Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs): update on data collection
The department has sent out an update on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) data collection. This includes thanks to the 300 separate provider organisations, which have implemented successfully...
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New Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships...
Jon Rouse has been confirmed as the new Director General for Social Care, Local Government and Care Partnerships at the Department of Health. His responsibilities will include: policies on care and...
View ArticleExpert group to oversee strengthening of NHS Constitution
The proposed strengthening of the NHS Constitution will be overseen by an expert group chaired by Minister of State for Care Services Norman Lamb. The group’s role will be to: oversee the consultation...
View ArticleNew year resolutions and the alcohol industry
Henry Ashworth, the co-chair of the Responsibility Deal Alcohol Network, talks about the resolutions being made by the alcohol industry and how organisations who have not yet signed up can get...
View ArticleDepartment seeks lay member of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition
The department is seeking to appoint a lay member of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN). The position SACN is a UK wide advisory committee that advises UK health departments on...
View ArticleTerms of reference of audit and risk committee for 2011-12 published
The latest annual report from the Department of Health Audit and Risk Committee has been published today. The report provides confirmation that the terms of reference of the committee have been...
View ArticleSugar and calories reduced in soft drinks
Leading soft drinks brands Lucozade, Ribena and J20 are among the latest brands to sign up to the Responsibility Deal’s calorie reduction pledge as part of the government’s drive to curb obesity...
View ArticleImportant information for users and suppliers of water treatment systems that...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have informed the Department of Health that from 1 February 2013, the marketing and use of elemental copper as a biocide will not be allowed under the Biocidal...
View ArticleCall for expressions of interest for funding to improve energy efficiency in...
NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts can bid for a share of £50 million capital funding to invest during 2013-14. The funding will support new and innovative projects to improve energy efficiency, reduce...
View ArticleAdvice on preparation of formula milks restated
The Chief Medical Officer and the Director for Public Health Nursing are today restating longstanding advice about the best practice when preparing formula milks, as set out by the Department of Health...
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