There were more patients in hospitals last week than at any other point so far this winter, as the number of norovirus cases in hospital continued to rise. Data published today by the NHS shows that ...

Integrated Care Pioneers were local health and care systems selected to act as exemplars, demonstrating the use of ambitious and innovative approaches to efficiently deliver integrated care. These 25 ...

To ensure all staff feel included it is important to involve as many different types of staff in the planning of a flu vaccination programme as possible to ensure good representation Put together a ...

Self-care leaflet for patients Self-care leaflet Eastern and Coastal PCT telehealth resources Eastern and Coastal PCT have shared a number of their comprehensive telehealth resources, which can be ...

Staff appreciate recognition for their contributions to the health of others and including an incentive or reward aspect to a staff flu vaccination programme can be effective. A small treat can have a ...

A successful health and social care worker flu vaccination programme is driven from the top.  Boards and other governing bodies need to commit to and be seen to be committed to vaccinating the ...

An effective communications plan is vital for successful take up of the flu vaccination among health and social care workers. All organisations are different, so it is important to tailor your ...

Working in health and social care is not a 9 to 5 job, and neither is it always based on the one site. Access needs to be flexible. Many staff who want a vaccination just can’t get to a clinic, GP or ...

Today () NHS England (Midlands) has published the full independent investigation conducted by Theemis into the care and treatment of Valdo Calocane in the months leading up to the events of 13 June ...

England, making it easier for eligible people to get protected. From this week, every region will be able to offer the vaccine for those at increased risk of getting the infection – after previously ...