ADASS calls on government to increase funding to make effective post-discharge care a reality
The Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) has welcomed the British Red Cross and Healthwatch England report on hospital discharges, but is calling…
Black Country and West Birmingham CCGs apply to merge in a bid to improve patient care
Governing Body members for four Black Country and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) – Dudley, Walsall, Sandwell & West Birmingham, and Wolverhampton – have…
CCG seeks patient feedback about how it can improve intermediate care services
Proposals for intermediate care services in Bury that aim to improve the range of care services available to benefit more people are being consulted on…
PM confirms £300 million in funding to prepare the NHS for winter pressures
The 117 NHS Trusts across England have today been allocated a share of £300 million to upgrade their facilities ahead of winter, the Prime Minister…
Virtual CCG meeting helps Birmingham and Solihull residents learn more about its integrated care plans
People across Birmingham and Solihull were invited to join a remote meeting on the 16th of July to learn more about NHS Birmingham and Solihull…
Black Country and West Birmingham CCGs merger proposal set to improve patient health
The four Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in the Black Country and West Birmingham – Dudley, Sandwell & West Birmingham, Walsall and Wolverhampton – are proposing…
Asda to launch innovative virtual in-store GP service to make health consultations accessible
Digital healthcare company Medicspot has announced a partnership with Asda to offer in-store GP video consultations with diagnostics, in the latest high-profile expansion of digital…
Trust merger proposal set to create new specialist services and improve patient care across Sussex
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals (BSUH) and Western Sussex Hospitals (WSHT) have announced plans to pursue a merger between the two trusts, building on the…
Open letter calls on UK Government to extend prescribing rights to AHPs
A joint, open letter is calling on the UK Government to extend prescribing rights to various Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) to enhance patient care. Addressed…
Innovative bariatric bed granted patent in the UK and Europe for improved patient care
Benmor Medical has been granted a patent for its innovative Aurum+ Bariatric Bed with stowable safety rails, entitled: ‘Barrier for a Bed’, in the UK…