Role of the Medical Director in the NHS – The Good Governance Institute The Good Governance Institute has published The role of the Medical Director in the NHS. This paper explores the role of the Medical Director in acute trusts in the NHS.  It examines background to the role:; responsibilities…

Support overdue: women’s experiences of maternity services – NCT This report is based on the NCT’s second survey of women’s experiences of their maternity care carried out with the WI. Women are generally positive about the maternity care they receive and many praised the kindness and professionalism of the staff who…

Why Always Events matter – Neil Churchill – Neil Churchill, NHS England Blog The beginning of 2017 brings an ideal opportunity to challenge ourselves. In this blog, Neil Churchill, Director for Patient Experience at NHS England asks what are the things that we ALWAYS want to happen when we access…

NHS Indicators The House of Commons library has published NHS Indicators: England, January 2017. This briefing covers areas such as: A&E, waiting lists, delayed transfers of care, staffing levels, and demand for hospital services. Leading healthcare systems: STPs The Institute of Healthcare Management has published Swimming together or sinking alone:…

Annual A&E statistics published – NHS Digital New official figures published today provide details of Accident and Emergency activity in NHS hospitals in England during 2015-16. NHS winter Accident and Emergency figures highlight the need for stability and urgent action – NHS Confederation Stephen Dalton, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation,…

January flu fighter competition open for entries  Flu fighter are looking for the trust who best used communication in their flu fighting campaign Safe, sustainable and productive staffing: an improvement resource for adult inpatient wards in acute hospitals – NHS Improvement This guidance aims to help standardise staffing decisions in adult…

  Alternative doctors union allowed to negotiate pay and contracts – Health Service Journal   A trade union for hospital doctors has been granted national recognition by NHS Employers, meaning there is a second national body representing doctors for the first time since 1948. Extended hours in primary care linked to…

Happy New Year from the Library & Knowledge Service Team! NHS and social care priorities for 2017 The Kings Fund has identified five main priorities for 2017.  Priorities for the NHS and social care in 2017 examines supporting new care models centred on the needs of patients; strengthening and implementing…