Changes made to NHS Constitution to enshrine whistleblowing law
Doctors, nurses and other NHS workers who blow the whistle will be protected in the future, under changes to the NHS Constitution announced by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today. The changes will...
View ArticleLansley launches free whistleblowing helpline service
NHS and social care staff who have concerns about patient care will be able to access a new, free whistleblowing helpline from the 1 January, Health Secretary Andrew said today. The launch means that,...
View ArticleIndependent group to look at the impact of the NHS Constitution
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has today announced the formation of a new independent expert panel which will contribute to a Government report on the NHS Constitution. The NHS Constitution sets out...
View ArticleNew care objectives for improving our health and healthcare
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley today set out his new care objectives for the improvement of health and healthcare, with the publication of his draft mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board. “Our NHS...
View ArticleHospitals and patients urged to take action on missed appointments
NHS hospitals should make more use of innovative solutions to tackle the number of people who miss their appointments, Health Minister Simon Burns urged today. The NHS made good progress last year to...
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