All News articles – Page 1259
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Case study: John Barrett's manslaughter of Denis Finnegan
John Barrett attacked 50-year-old Denis Finnegan on 2 September 2004, stabbing him to death as he cycled through Richmond Park.
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Unresolved inquiries - breakdown by strategic health authority
Hsj.co.uk's investigation found there are 27 outstanding cases where recommendations following a murder or manslaughter by a mental health patient have not yet been fully implemented.
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NICE approves arthritis drug
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has approved the drug rituximab (Mabthera) for patients with severe arthritis in England and Wales.
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Foundation trusts report £198m surplus
Foundation trusts reported a £198m surplus at the end of quater one, the regulator Monitor has said.
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New appointment for nursing council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has appointed Natalie Salmon as its head of diversity and equality.
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New measures to tackle Wales' growing drink problem
Doctors' leaders have developed new policy proposals to tackle the increasing alcohol problem in Wales.
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UK cancer survival rates among lowest in Europe
UK cancer survival rates are among the lowest in Europe, according to a new report.
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Longer ambulance journeys pose greater risk
Longer ambulance journeys put critically ill patients at greater risk of dying, according to research in Emergency Medicine Journal.
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More trusts hitting A&E waiting time target
Fewer patients are waiting more than four hours to be seen in accident and emergency departments.
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Stigma campaign chief named
An interim director has been appointed to Moving People, a well-being campaign formed by a coalition of mental health organisations and backed by the Big Lottery Fund and Comic Relief.
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Call to improve foot care for older people
Older people's bids to stay active and independent are being curtailed by cuts in foot care services, according to charity Age Concern.
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Conservatives bid to 'save' NHS services
Conservative leader David Cameron has vowed to save 29 district general hospitals that the party believes are at risk of losing their accident and emergency and maternity services.
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National patient choice survey results
Nearly half of patients say they have been offered a choice of hospital for their first outpatient appointment, according to a MORI survey for the Department of Health.
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£73m fund for social enterprises
A £73m investment fund for social enterprises has been opened today by the Department of Health.
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Pilot sites sought for maternity reforms
Maternity networks are being invited to bid to become early adopter sites for the government's Maternity Matters reforms.
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Infection video tool launched
The Department of Health has co-launched an online video tool to help tackle Clostridium difficile.
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Text messages help smokers kick the habit
Smokers in north London are benefiting from mobile support to help them give up the habit.
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Older people not receiving enough mental health support
More than 3.5 million older people with mental health problems are not receiving enough services or support, according to an independent inquiry supported by Age Concern.
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Human rights let down by existing law
Human rights should be enshrined in health service delivery, according to a report calling for new duties to protect the rights of older people in hospitals and care homes.
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Large waist increases heart disease risk
Scientists in Texas have warned that people with a larger waist-to-hip ratio may be at increased risk of heart disease.