New Health Secretary meets NHS Heroes on first hospital tour
Patients and staff at a London hospital spoke of their experiences of the NHS during a visit by new Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt today. Mr Hunt was given a tour of St Thomas’s Hospital, including the...
View ArticleDementia campaign launches
The Department of Health has launched a campaign, supported by the Alzheimer’s Society, to encourage people to talk to loved ones showing signs of dementia. The three-month campaign in England,...
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...
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