Too many unresolved complaints are being taken to the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman which could have been resolved by public services locally, meaning that people are left waiting longer for answers and that much needed service improvements are delayed. A new Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman report published today has revealed the devastating impact […]
Category: NHS
Pioneering councils join project for sustainable services in social care
Eleven councils have joined the ‘Just Right’ project – a national initiative funded by NHS England to develop sustainable services for adults with learning disabilities, without compromising on the quality of care. The project, which officially launched at the National Children and Adult Services (NCAS) Conference in Manchester, brings together the NHS, industry and eleven […]
New Diabetes App may help millions
A brand new and very interesting App has been created for the UK market which, when used effectively, could result in the NHS saving many £millions. The App, which is named SocialDiabetes is a very easy-to-use iPhone and android app with which patients are assisted to manage and help control their diabetes ups and downs. […]
Men urged to get regular check-ups and report symptoms
As part of Men’s Health Week, Bradford men are being encouraged by the Bradford District Care Trust to take better care of their health by actually noting their symptoms and then seeking out medical help instead of ignoring them. The awareness week takes place annually as a lead up to Father’s Day, and aims to […]
Bowie Says “blood donors can be heroes, and for more than just one day”
Bowie-inspired poster appeals for donors to ‘come back’ during National Blood Week (10-16 June 2013) In an effort to stop a regular decrease in blood donors the NHS Blood and Transport Trust is asking for people that have donated before to ‘come back’ to its centres and donate once again during the 2013 National Blood […]
50 hospitals failing patients in A&E
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned 50 large hospitals providing Accident and Emergency services that they are putting patients at risk by not adhering to the basic care standards. The Labour party has responded to the news by instructing its MPs to attack David Cameron’s record on the NHS. Some common scenes found during […]
Measles epidemic expected to be around for at least another month
Experts are afraid that a measles epidemic that has already affected 700 children might continue to get worse for one more month. The childhood disease can cause many long term health issues including eye disorders, brain damage, and deafness. In extreme cases it can also cause death. Health officials are concerned that children between the […]
Patients in Wales dying due to under-performing A&E’s
Hospital consultants from all over Wales are claiming that their patients are dying because their A&E departments are not performing correctly. In a letter written to Mark Drakeford the new Health Minister, the College of Emergency Medicine explained that they have seen high demand in the last few years and the NHS system is now […]