Government boost to world leading UK life science industry
Three million at-risk patients to receive hi-tech equipment in the home. New £180 million ‘valley of death’ catalyst fund for new medical breakthroughs. Cutting NHS red tape to give patients faster...
View ArticleDavid Flory confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust...
David Flory has been confirmed as the first Chief Executive of the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA). From April 2013 the NDTA will provide governance and oversight of NHS trusts, supporting them...
View Article£4 million for innovative solutions to tackle healthcare problems
The government has announced £4 million of funding for businesses to develop cutting-edge ideas to address some of the biggest health problems of our time. The Department of Health has opened two new...
View ArticleSir Peter Carr confirmed as Chair of NHS Trust Development Authority
Sir Peter Carr has today been confirmed as Chair of the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA). Sir Peter, currently Vice Chair of the NHS North of England, will head up the NHS Trust Development...
View ArticleSir Keith Pearson confirmed as Chair of Health Education England
Sir Keith Pearson has today been confirmed as Chair of Health Education England (HEE). Sir Keith, currently Chair of the NHS Confederation, will head up Health Education England, the organisation that...
View ArticleNew plans could help two million people with hidden lung-disease and save...
The two million people with a potentially fatal lung-disease who have not been diagnosed could now be identified and treated if the NHS follows a new action plan for respiratory problems. Chronic...
View ArticleMaking life easier for people: Information to help you find the best NHS and...
Using information and technology to put people in greater control of their health and care is at the heart of the Government’s strategy – The power of information – announced today. More data about...
View ArticleFuture of NHS Informatics starts to evolve
As part of the strategy for the future delivery of NHS Informatics Tim Kelsey has taken up his appointment as the National Director for Patients and Information in the NHS Commissioning Board and...
View ArticleNational Quality Board set out how to improve quality in the new health system
The National Quality Board (NQB) has today published a report setting out how the new health system will work together to maintain and improve quality and safety, ensuring patients receive the best...
View ArticleGovernment backs businesses with £5 million funding boost
The Department of Health has today announced £5 million of funding for businesses to come up with new products or services that will help improve the experience of people with mental health illnesses...
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