Update on use of antivirals for flu prevention and treatment published
The Chief Medical Officer and Chief Pharmaceutical Officer have written to the NHS to advise that antiviral medicines may now be used for the prevention or treatment of flu in line with NICE...
View ArticleDigital strategy: Leading the culture change in health and care published
The department has published its digital strategy, setting out its ambition to become a Digital First department of state, with digital tools and techniques embedded throughout its work. The strategy...
View ArticleUpdate from roundtable meeting on front of pack nutrition labelling published
An update regarding the Front of Pack nutrition labelling consultation has been published. The update follows a meeting held on 14 December 2012, which reviewed the consultation with interested parties...
View ArticleChildren, Families and Maternity e-bulletin – December 2012
This month’s edition features information about: improving birthing environments capital grant programme integrated review pilot testing new NHS information service for parents – service is extended...
View ArticleSummary of cosmetic interventions call for evidence responses published
The responses to the cosmetic surgery review call for evidence have been published today. The call for evidence was issued to enable the public, cosmetic interventions industry and patient groups to...
View ArticleInnovation Excellence and Strategic Development Fund for 2012-13
The Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund (IESD) for 2012-13 is now closed for applications. The IESD Fund for year 5 was open from 25 June 2012 and closed on 21 September 2012. All...
View ArticleUpdate to procedures for the approval of independent sector places published
The department has published an update to the procedures for approval of independent sector providers of treatment for termination of pregnancy. These procedures set out the required standard operating...
View ArticleUpdate on the financial closedown of PCTs published
This letter from Janet Perry, NHS Chief Financial Controller, provides an update for NHS Commissioning Board Local Area Team Directors regarding the financial closedown of PCTs. She outlines the...
View ArticleThe week issue 279 21 December 2012 – 3 January 2013
On the agenda this week: Hospitals will have a new information system to help doctors and nurses spot children suffering from abuse and neglect; a new hard-hitting campaign has been launched to...
View ArticleNew vision for district nursing published
A new vision and service model for district nursing has been published today. This vision builds on ‘Compassion in Practice’, the national vision for nurses midwives and care staff. It was developed by...
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