Tag Archives: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

Reviewing the Current – and Likely Future – State of the NHS (NAO / Dods)

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Audit Office (NAO) has published a “Short Guide to the Department of Health” as one of their collection of short guides about different government departments. This guide includes a wealth of statistical information in summary form, concerning … Continue reading →

Minimising CJD and vCJD Transmission Risks in Healthcare and Community Settings (Department of Health)

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Advisory Committee on Dangerous Pathogens’ Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (ACDP TSE) Risk Management Subgroup has released updated guidance which aims to minimise the risks of transmission of CJD and vCJD in healthcare and other public settings. Full Text Link … Continue reading →

Personalised Health and Care 2020 Report / Framework (National Information Board / Department of Health / NHS England / BBC News)

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The National Information Board’s Personalised Health and Care 2020 framework, which was published in November / December 2014, presents plans to transform health care and improve services by use of information / digital technology. The aim is to harness … Continue reading →

NHS Plans For Maximising Use of Digital Technology: Personalised Health and Care 2020 (NHS England / National Information Board)

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Latest plans have been released regarding how to optimise the potential gains – in terms of improved patient experience, greater efficiency and better effectiveness of healthcare delivery – from digital health services, telecare, telehealth, mobile healthcare and similar technologies. … Continue reading →

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Risks of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: UK Blood Safety (Department of Health)

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary This document presents the Government’s response to the Science and Technology Select Committee’s “After the Storm?” report on blood safety. It sets out the government’s commitment to evidence-based and cost effective ways to reduce risks of infection from blood transfusions, … Continue reading →

NHS Directories Online: Department of Health’s Arm’s Length Bodies and Foundation Trusts (Department of Health)

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Department of Health has produced an online mini-directory supplying information on the website, main email contact address(es) and phone number(s) for arm’s length bodies (ALBs) headquarters. It comprises sections on: Care Quality Commission. Health and Social Care Information … Continue reading →

Blood Donation and Transmission of vCJD: Inquiry Required? (BBC News)

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Commons Science and Technology Committee has called for an independent inquiry to check the safety of donor blood arising from the hidden risk of infection from variant CJD (the human form of “mad cow disease”). A recent study revealed one in 2,000 Britons … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)

Minimising CJD and vCJD Transmission Risks in Healthcare and Community Settings (Department of Health)

Risks of Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease: UK Blood Safety (Department of Health)

Blood Donation and Transmission of vCJD: Inquiry Required? (BBC News)

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