Measures to help staff speak out about patient safety
The Department of Health is seeking views on measures to carry out the recommendations, principles and actions from the Freedom to Speak Up review by Sir Robert Francis QC. The purpose of the review was to help staff to feel safe to speak out on patient safety. NHS Networks
Wednesday, 25 March 2015
NHS culture and support for staff mental health is improving, say employers in response to BBC findings
NHS culture and support for staff mental health is improving, say employers in response to BBC findings
NHS Employers today responded to BBC reports that mental health issues and pressure are causing more NHS staff to take sick leave. NHS Employers
NHS Employers today responded to BBC reports that mental health issues and pressure are causing more NHS staff to take sick leave. NHS Employers
Staff Survey results 2014 podcast
Staff Survey results 2014 podcast
Steven Weeks, policy manager for NHS Employers has recorded a podcast summarising the 2014 Staff Survey results. NHS Employers
Steven Weeks, policy manager for NHS Employers has recorded a podcast summarising the 2014 Staff Survey results. NHS Employers
Healthcare - the next five years
Healthcare - the next five years
This report gathers together leading experts from the health world to set out their views on what needs to change to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS. With the challenges of austerity, an ageing society and more expensive treatment the authors add their thoughts to the on-going debate on prevention, integration and funding. The Smith Institute
This report gathers together leading experts from the health world to set out their views on what needs to change to ensure the long-term sustainability of the NHS. With the challenges of austerity, an ageing society and more expensive treatment the authors add their thoughts to the on-going debate on prevention, integration and funding. The Smith Institute
Antibiotic use linked to diabetes
Antibiotic use linked to diabetes
People who need treating with repeated courses of antibiotics may be at increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers have found. BBC News
People who need treating with repeated courses of antibiotics may be at increased risk of developing diabetes, researchers have found. BBC News
Approach to obesity 'inexplicable'
Approach to obesity 'inexplicable'
MPs say it's "inexplicable" the NHS in England spends more on bariatric surgery than well-established measures to prevent obesity. BBC News
MPs say it's "inexplicable" the NHS in England spends more on bariatric surgery than well-established measures to prevent obesity. BBC News
Ban fast-food outlets from hospitals, MPs demand
Ban fast-food outlets from hospitals, MPs demand
Committee says NHS should lead by example in tackling obesity and should invest more money in weight-management schemes
The NHS needs to play its part in the fight against obesity by banning fast-food outlets such as McDonald’s and Burger King from hospitals, MPs have said.
Parliament’s health select committee calls for the ban as part of a raft of measures to tackle the growing number of Britons who are becoming dangerously overweight. Guardian
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Committee says NHS should lead by example in tackling obesity and should invest more money in weight-management schemes
The NHS needs to play its part in the fight against obesity by banning fast-food outlets such as McDonald’s and Burger King from hospitals, MPs have said.
Parliament’s health select committee calls for the ban as part of a raft of measures to tackle the growing number of Britons who are becoming dangerously overweight. Guardian
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‘Small Changes, Big Differences’ campaign launches to use nurses’ knowledge to help the NHS make better purchases
‘Small Changes, Big Differences’ campaign launches to use nurses’ knowledge to help the NHS make better purchases
Nurses and procurement managers have launched the 'Small Changes, Big Differences' campaign, which could improve patient care and save the NHS millions through more efficient purchasing. RCN News
Nurses and procurement managers have launched the 'Small Changes, Big Differences' campaign, which could improve patient care and save the NHS millions through more efficient purchasing. RCN News
Air pollution 'link to stroke risk'
Air pollution 'link to stroke risk'
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. BBC News
Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of stroke, a large global study in the British Medical Journal suggests. BBC News
Babies at risk from breast milk bought over internet
Babies at risk from breast milk bought over internet
Some new parents are putting their babies at risk of infection buy buying breast milk over the internet as a “dangerous” new online market emerges, experts have said. Independent
Some new parents are putting their babies at risk of infection buy buying breast milk over the internet as a “dangerous” new online market emerges, experts have said. Independent
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