Stafford Hospital trust decision due

Stafford Hospital trust decision due Managers at scandal-hit Stafford Hospital wait to hear whether Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will dissolve the trust that runs it. BBC News

'Wake-up call' on domestic violence

'Wake-up call' on domestic violence Doctors and nurses should receive special training to recognise the signs of domestic violence and ask questions, says the health watchdog. BBC News

See also:

• NICE calls for greater awareness about domestic violence and abuse NICE

Female Genital Mutilation is child abuse and should be dealt with as safeguarding issue, says GPs

Female Genital Mutilation is child abuse and should be dealt with as safeguarding issue, says GPs GPs who suspect that a child has been subjected to Female Genital Mutilation should refer the parent or guardian to social services, says the Royal College of General Practitioners.

2013 NHS staff survey in England

2013 NHS staff survey in England This briefing note provides an overview of results from the eleventh annual national survey of NHS staff. The results are primarily intended for use by NHS organisations to help them review and improve staff experience so that staff can provide better patient care. The 2013 survey was structured around four of the pledges in the staff NHS Constitution, with the additional themes “equality and diversity” and “raising concerns”. Picker Institute

• Briefing
• Survey results

See also:

• NHS staff say care 'good enough' BBC News
• NHS Staff Feel more Enthusiastic and Engaged at Work NHS England

Public health authority formed to 'speak truth unto power' may be too close to the Government, MPs warn

Public health authority formed to 'speak truth unto power' may be too close to the Government, MPs warn England’s public health authority may be too close to the Government, preventing it from speaking out about the health impact of political policies, MPs have warned. The Independent

See also:

• Government health agency is not up to job, say MPs The Guardian

Atos awarded contract for NHS records

Atos awarded contract for NHS records Atos has been given the contract to extract patient records, MPs are told. The Daily Telegraph

Ageing population could lead to 718,000 carer shortfall in decade

Ageing population could lead to 718,000 carer shortfall in decade Report singles out urgent need to overcome 'feminine' image of care work to recruit more men and older workers. The Daily Telegraph