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The NHS Mandate: a Mandate from the Government to NHS England, April 2013 to March 2015 (Department of Health)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This updated mandate describes the renewed ambitions for the health service, for the period 2013 – 2015. As with previous editions, it is structured around the five key areas where NHS England (previously called the NHS Commissioning Board) is … Continue reading →

Two Sides of the Dementia Case-Finding Debate (BMJ)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The UK government is introducing incentives for general practitioners to check for dementia in patients aged 75 and older, with the intention that timely diagnosis facilitates earlier support for patients with dementia. Critics of this policy allege that this … Continue reading →

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Mandate to Health Education England (Department of Health)

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This Department of Health document is the government’s mandate to Health Education England (HEE). It covers strategic objectives for workforce planning, health education, and training and development. HEE works, with the networks of employers and Local Education and Training Boards, … Continue reading →

NHS Constitution for England Updated (Department of Health)

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary An updated NHS Constitution has been released to coincide with publication of the Department of Health’s official response to the Francis Inquiry report, “Patients first and foremost”. The NHS Constitution encapsulates the principles and values of the NHS in … Continue reading →

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Patients First and Foremost: Government Response to the Mid Staffordshire NHS Public Inquiry Report (Department of Health)

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The government’s official response to the Francis Inquiry report, entitled “Patients first and foremost” was published today. It defines the Department of Health‘s commitment and action plan for the health and care system. The main recommendations / resolutions include: Ofsted-style ratings for hospitals … Continue reading →

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NHS Gagging Clauses Banned by Health Secretary (BBC News / NAO / House of Commons Committee of Public Accounts)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has ruled that “gagging clauses” in severance agreements for NHS staff in England are banned by the government with immediate effect. Read more: BBC News: NHS ‘gagging clauses’ banned by health secretary. Reference NHS ‘gagging clauses’ banned … Continue reading →

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Jeremy Hunt Warns NHS Health Trusts Over Gagging Orders (BBC Health News)

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has found it necessary to write to all English NHS Trusts to remind them that the use gagging clauses and pay-offs to stop staff raising concerns over care quality would be contrary to the duty of candour and … Continue reading →

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Assuring High Quality Care in the NHS (NHS Confederation)

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This NHS Confederation discussion paper pursues the debate arising from the Francis report. The focus is now firmly on developing concrete proposals on how poor standards of patient care can be tackled in practice. Suggestions are offered on ways … Continue reading →

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Francis Inquiry Report: Full Report (Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary High mortality rates and poor standards of care provided at the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust resulted in concern about services and management in the Trust. This three-volume Francis Inquiry report investigates the causes and lessons learned. “…[the widespread] disconnect between … Continue reading →

Francis Inquiry Report: Executive Summary (NHS Choices / Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry)

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The NHS Choices “Behind the Headlines” service provides a brief synopsis of press responses to Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Inquiry, in addition to supplying their own considered summary concerning the systematic failures of care at multiple levels identified … Continue reading →

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