Government holds dementia research showcase event
The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on dementia. As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on...
View ArticleHealth becomes first government department to sign Time to Change mental...
On World Mental Health Day, the department of Health has become the first government department to sign up to Time to Change the mental health anti-stigma programme. Care Services Minister Norman Lamb...
View ArticleNew principles set out for hospital food
New standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. A set of basic principles covering the quality of food, nutritional...
View ArticleMedical revalidation of doctors to start in December
Medical revalidation, the process by which all doctors who are licensed with the General Medical Council (GMC) will regularly demonstrate that they are up to date and fit to practise, will start in...
View ArticleJoin the Department of Health at this year’s National Children and Adult...
Find out more about the department of health’s work, the new ministerial team and meet those who are working directly on policy by joining the department at the National Children and Adult Services...
View ArticleHealth Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially...
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe. Up to £50 million...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleNew Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it...
View ArticleNew social work bursary details set out
Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based on responses to a consultation earlier this year, the new...
View ArticleMinisterial statement on Winterbourne View
Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services, has today made a statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View. “The abuse of patients at Winterbourne View...
View ArticleGovernment holds dementia research showcase event
The government is holding an event today to showcase the UK’s research facilities and discuss how to drive forward international research on dementia. As part of the Prime Minister’s Challenge on...
View ArticleHealth becomes first government department to sign Time to Change mental...
On World Mental Health Day, the department of Health has become the first government department to sign up to Time to Change the mental health anti-stigma programme. Care Services Minister Norman Lamb...
View ArticleNew principles set out for hospital food
New standards setting out what patients should expect from NHS hospital food have been announced by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. A set of basic principles covering the quality of food, nutritional...
View ArticleMedical revalidation of doctors to start in December
Medical revalidation, the process by which all doctors who are licensed with the General Medical Council (GMC) will regularly demonstrate that they are up to date and fit to practise, will start in...
View ArticleJoin the Department of Health at this year’s National Children and Adult...
Find out more about the department of health’s work, the new ministerial team and meet those who are working directly on policy by joining the department at the National Children and Adult Services...
View ArticleHealth Secretary announces funding for care homes and wards specially...
Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced dedicated funding to create care environments for people with dementia that help reduce anxiety and distress, and help people feel safe. Up to £50 million...
View ArticleFund to create and modernise homes for independent living
The Department of Health today opened a £300 million fund to provide new and modernised homes designed to meet the needs of older people and people with disabilities. Local authorities will be able to...
View ArticleNew Hospital 2 Home discharge pack to support care of older people
Today, Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb, launched the Hospital 2 Home resource pack designed to support older patients returning from hospital. The Hospital 2 Home resource is designed to make it...
View ArticleNew social work bursary details set out
Changes to the social work bursary are announced today to provide clarity to prospective students and higher education institutions. Based on responses to a consultation earlier this year, the new...
View ArticleMinisterial statement on Winterbourne View
Norman Lamb, Minister of State for Care services, has today made a statement in response to the sentencing of those convicted of abuse at Winterbourne View. “The abuse of patients at Winterbourne View...
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