Emergency services for stroke are still not up to standard, despite an increase in the number of specialist units.
Emergency services for stroke are still not up to standard, despite an increase in the number of specialist units. The National Sentinel Organisational Audit of Stroke in 2006found that stroke patients are still not getting to hospital quickly enough. The report was funded by the Healthcare Commission.
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
Controversial plans to halve the number of hospitals admitting stroke patients in Kent and Medway could face judicial review after mounting concerns from councillors about the proposals.
CCGs in Derbyshire have backtracked on proposals to cut a mental health service for people with severe needs, following local public outcry.
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