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88% of patients rate A&E care as "good" or better

16 January 2009 The recent Healthcare Commission survey included responses from just under 50,000 patients over age 16 who had visited an A&E or emergency department between January and March 2008. It was carried out by 151 hospital trusts. The results have been published on the Commission's website.

Department of Health: New Deputy Chief Nursing Officer

27 November 2008 David Foster has been appointed to the post of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer at the Department of Health, it was announced today.

Department of Health: Happy 60th Birthday NHS

30 June 2008 Saturday, 5 July 2008 marks the 60th anniversary of the NHS.

More patients found care "excellent" says HC

17 June 2008 More patients are rating the care provided by NHS hospitals as “excellent”, according to a survey published today by the Healthcare Commission.

NHS Trusts failing on 'hygiene'

16 June 2008

Sorry Record On Patient Notes

27 May 2008 An investigation by Health Service Journal suggests that hundreds of thousands of NHS patients are seen each year without the clinician having their medical records.

Extra specialist staff for tackling hospital infections

18 January 2008 Extra specialist staff for tackling hospital infections

Department of Health: The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill

31 October 2007 The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill received Royal Assent yesterday, heralding a fresh approach to giving people a say in their local health services.

Department of Health: Tough new regulator for health and social care

31 October 2007 A tough new regulator for health and adult social care services will ensure good quality and safe care for the public, Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson said today.

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