Queen's and King George Hospital end of life specialists now working in A&E
Hospital trust introduces scheme for staff to enhance end-of-life care by facilitating open conversations and providing personalized support for dying patients. [ more ]
Costessey deaths show need for inquiry into local NHS trust, say families
The tragic case of a man who killed himself and his family highlights the need for a statutory inquiry into the Norfolk and Suffolk mental health services trust.
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS foundation trust (NSFT) is already under scrutiny for the unexpected deaths of thousands of patients in a three-and-a-half-year period. [ more ]
UK: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust reprimanded for "serious, harmful" data breach
The Information Commissioner's Office has reprimanded South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust for a data breach involving the disclosure of sensitive information to an unauthorized individual.
The breach was caused by human error and the Trust failed to adequately prepare staff for handling sensitive correspondence. [ more ]
New priorities for north London NHS hospitals revealed
Hospitals in the Royal Free London NHS Trust have outlined priorities for the next five years, focusing on meeting the needs of an ageing population and enhancing clinical services. [ more ]