Cancer services coming of age report published
The cancer services coming of age report summarises a series of pilots that tested whether appropriate assessment of older cancer patients would result in improved access to appropriate cancer...
View ArticleThe Quarter: quarter 2 2012/13
David Flory’s quarterly report for Q2 (July to September) 2012/13 provides a summary of the NHS financial position and performance against the national priorities set out in the NHS Operating Framework...
View ArticleDraft reference costs guidance for 2012-13 published
Draft guidance for the collection of 2012-13 reference costs from NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts in July 2013 has been published today for comment and feedback. The intention is that the...
View ArticleThe week issue 278 14-20 December 2012
On the agenda this week: The NHS Commissioning Board has published its planning guidance for commissioners for 2013-14, covering a set of outcomes against which to measure improvements; a review of...
View ArticleUpdate on use of antivirals for flu prevention and treatment published
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have written to the NHS to advise that antiviral medicines may now be used for the prevention or treatment of flu in line with NICE...
View ArticleDigital strategy: Leading the culture change in health and care published
The department has published its digital strategy, setting out its ambition to become a Digital First department of state, with digital tools and techniques embedded throughout its work. The strategy...
View ArticleUpdate from roundtable meeting on front of pack nutrition labelling published
An update regarding the Front of Pack nutrition labelling consultation has been published. The update follows a meeting held on 14 December 2012, which reviewed the consultation with interested parties...
View ArticleChildren, Families and Maternity e-bulletin – December 2012
This month’s edition features information about: improving birthing environments capital grant programme integrated review pilot testing new NHS information service for parents – service is extended...
View ArticleSummary of cosmetic interventions call for evidence responses published
The responses to the cosmetic surgery review call for evidence have been published today. The call for evidence was issued to enable the public, cosmetic interventions industry and patient groups to...
View ArticleInnovation Excellence and Strategic Development Fund for 2012-13
The Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund (IESD) for 2012-13 is now closed for applications. The IESD Fund for year 5 was open from 25 June 2012 and closed on 21 September 2012. All...
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