All Health Service Journal articles in 11 February 2008 – Page 2

  • News

    Quarterly A&E waiting times published

    2008-02-15T10:36:04Z

    The Department of Health today published the latest quarterly figures for accident and emergency department waiting times.The statistics for the quarter ending December 2007 show trusts' performance on the total amount of time patients spend in A&E from arriving to being admitted to hospital, discharged or transferred elsewhere.

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    Scots veterans 'entitled to priority treatment'

    2008-02-15T10:49:40Z

    All armed service personnel who develop health problems as a result of serving their country are entitled to priority treatment on the NHS, says guidance to Scottish health boards issued today.

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    National breastfeeding helpline launched

    2008-02-15T11:06:34Z

    A national breastfeeding helpline that will provide practical support and information to mothers - backed by £150,000 a year - was launched by public health minister Dawn Primarolo today.

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    £33m equipment boost for Welsh hospitals

    2008-02-15T11:18:14Z

    Hospitals across Wales are to get a share of almost £33m to buy equipment and improve patient facilities, it was announced today.

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    New advice on promoting dignity in care

    2008-02-15T12:06:24Z

    The Social Care Institute for Excellence has published guidance for health and social care workers on legislation designed to protect patients' dignity.