Jeremy Hunt has announced an “Ofsted-style” evaluation system for clinical commissioning groups in a bid to improve cancer care in the UK. The system, which will come into place in
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Overseas visitors and migrants will be charged for using most GP services, plus receiving A&E and ambulance care under new plans drawn up by the Government. Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
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The Scottish Government and NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have launched a new initiative aiming to bring down the cost and usage of all temporary agency staff ensuring financial targets
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The NHS risks a shortage of nurses if it shirks hard choices, the Health Secretary has said, as students protest against the Government’s decision to scrap nursing bursaries. Jeremy Hunt
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Almost one in three families do not have the right support in place to care for elderly relatives leaving hospital, according to a new report. Many families believe discharging the
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A landmark new law on organ donors comes into effect in Wales today which means adults automatically become donors after their death – unless they have chosen to opt out
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A framework for the long term future of primary care out-of-hours services, which run when GP surgeries are closed, has been welcomed by Health Secretary Shona Robison. The independent Primary
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A 100,000-name petition will be handed in to 10 Downing Street by campaigners against a controversial trade deal being negotiated between the EU and the United States. Suffragette actress Anne-Marie
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The Scottish Government have announced an improvement programme which aims to help health boards reduce waiting times for mental health services. The programme will work with health boards to support
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Television camera crews have been granted access to one of the country’s busiest hospitals to highlight some of the tens of thousands of assaults committed against NHS staff each year.
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