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Cavendish review calls for standard training for Healthcare Assistants

Healthcare assistants (HCAs) should get at least two weeks’ training to prepare them for providing basic care in hospitals and care homes, a report has urged.

10 July 2013

NHS England 7 day service reaches crucial stage

The Seven Days a Week Forum set up by NHS England earlier this year has reached a crucial stage in its work according to NHS England’s national medical director, Sir Bruce Keogh, as it gathers evidence into how the NHS could move towards offering patients better, safer and high quality health care every day of the week.

10 July 2013

Few doctors report barriers to raising concerns

Over half of doctors responding to an Medical Defence Union (MDU) survey think the medical profession is more likely to raise concerns about issues which could affect patient safety now, than five years ago.

09 July 2013

Safer Hospitals, Safer Wards - technology fund details published

NHS England has published further details on the Safer Hospitals, Safer Wards Technology Fund which set how NHS Foundation Trusts and NHS Trusts can access the new £260 million technology fund.

02 July 2013

Anna Bradley chair of Healthwatch England interviews Robert Francis QC

Anna Bradley, chair of Healthwatch England interviewed Robert Francis QC, the author of the report on the failings at Stafford Hospital.

27 June 2013

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