Report on hospital water supplies contaminated with Pseudomonads
The Department has published a report relating to a review of the scientific evidence regarding the contamination of hospital water supplies and outlets with Pseudomonads. This information was...
View ArticleMaternal mental health pathway aims to provide a structured approach
New guidance provides a structured approach on common issues associated with maternal mental health and wellbeing, from pregnancy through the early months after the birth. The Maternal mental health...
View ArticleReview of local formulary processes to support Innovation Health and Wealth
The NICE Medicines and Prescribing Centre has been commissioned to develop supporting good practice guidance on local medicines formularies. This is likely to be published by the end of 2012. In...
View ArticleStudents starting secondary school urged to get to know their school nurse
Students starting secondary school this September are being encouraged to get to know their school nurse so they know where to go for help and advice when they need it. For some parents and young...
View ArticleAnnual report of the National Allied Health Professions Patients’ Forum...
This annual report, written by patients, outlines the achievements of the National Allied Health Professions Patients’ Forum in 2011/12 is published. The forum was established in 2010 to provide the...
View ArticleViews sought on new vision for nursing
A proposed new vision for nursing, midwifery and care-giving sets out the values of compassionate care and asks how they can be developed further across health and social care. Over recent months, Viv...
View ArticlePatient receiving treatment for novel coronavirus
The Department of Health has issued an alert to advise of a case of a novel coronavirus in a patient receiving treatment in a London hospital. On 22 September 2012 a novel coronavirus was identified in...
View ArticleConsultation on proposed changes to the governance arrangements for...
The Department of Health is consulting on proposed changes to the governance arrangements for controlled drugs in England and Scotland, including the role and functions of Controlled Drugs Accountable...
View ArticlePregnant women to be offered whooping cough vaccination
Following a rise in the number of cases of whooping cough in young babies, the Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has announced that pregnant women will be offered vaccinations to...
View ArticleInformation about whooping cough vaccination programme for pregnant women
Professor Sally. Davies, Chief Medical Officer, provides information for health care professionals, NHS trusts and professional bodies regarding the new temporary emergency pertussis programme. She...
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