Trust Special Administrator at South London Healthcare NHS Trust publishes...
The Trust Special Administrator at South London Healthcare NHS Trust has published a draft report making recommendations to the Secretary for State in relation to securing a sustainable future for...
View ArticleChange4Life launches smartphone drinks tracker app
A new smartphone app and enhanced online drinks checker are now available to help people see the impact alcohol can have on their health, waist and wallet. The new tools are part of a nationwide...
View ArticleResponse on funding allocations for independent mental health services and...
The Department of Health has today published its consultation response and a summary of views received on options for distributing funding to local authorities for Independent Mental Health Advocate...
View ArticleComments wanted on proposals to revise the regulation of NHS charities
The Department of Health is seeking feedback from the NHS and other interested parties on final proposals to revise the governance of NHS charities. NHS Charities were established to receive and manage...
View ArticleRecent non executive appointments to Department of Health groups
A number of non executive appointments and reappointments have recently been made to the following Department of Health groups: National advisory group on clinical audit and enquiries Jane Rippon was...
View ArticlePublic health approach to violence prevention outlined
A public health approach to preventing violence is set out in a new report. Protecting People, Promoting Health – A public health approach to violence prevention in England draws on the latest evidence...
View ArticleAmendments to the high security psychiatric services directions 2012
These directions apply to the 3 trusts which provide high secure mental health services at Ashworth, Broadmoor and Rampton Hospitals. They should be read alongside the High Security Psychiatric...
View ArticleDepartment seeks Chair on Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration...
The Prime Minister wishes to appoint an individual of high calibre who has the necessary experience to provide strategic leadership and direction to the DDRB in fulfilling its function as a public...
View ArticleDepartment seeks Members on Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’...
The Secretary of State for Health wishes to appoint the following: DDRB Economist Member (Ref: A12-25) Candidates will have the ability to apply their expertise to labour market issues, and the...
View Article‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet gives advice on staying healthy in cold weather
During the cold weather, the Department of Health’s ‘Keep Warm Keep Well’ leaflet is a useful resource for the public, especially the over 60s, low-income families and people with a disability or a...
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