24/05/2013
Other News In Brief
Green Light For Wind Farm Off The Coast Of Suffolk
Galloper Wind Farm Limited have been granted permission by Government to construct a 504MW wind farm off the coast of Suffolk and related infrastructure at Sizewell which will connect the wind farm to the electricity grid system.
The developer estimates that the 140 turbine development will provide enough electricity to power the equivalent of as many as 500,000 homes a year when completed in 2017.
The project could generate around £18 to 20 million of investment in Suffolk and create around 600 jobs across the country.
Minister Urges All Hospitals To Become Dementia Friendly
Working with Dementia Action Alliance, the Department of Health is supporting a call for NHS trusts to make all hospitals dementia-friendly.
Older man in hospital with young relative
Over 140 NHS trusts have responded to the Call to Action, to become dementia friendly environments. More are expected to sign up this week in support of the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Awareness Week.
Minister of State for Care and Support, Norman Lamb, said: "I am pleased to see that so many hospitals have committed to becoming dementia-friendly and I want to see all hospitals doing so.
"I think it's incredibly important that we do everything we can to improve the care of the thousands of people in hospital with dementia, and the understanding of this debilitating condition.
"There remains a lot more to be done. That is why I signed a joint letter with Sir David Nicholson and Professor Alistair Burns in March encouraging acute trusts to commit, and that is why, shortly afterwards, I personally signed and sent follow-up letters to all those trusts who hadn’t yet done so.
"We need to take action to make this right and the Call to Action is a positive step forward."
(CD)
Galloper Wind Farm Limited have been granted permission by Government to construct a 504MW wind farm off the coast of Suffolk and related infrastructure at Sizewell which will connect the wind farm to the electricity grid system.
The developer estimates that the 140 turbine development will provide enough electricity to power the equivalent of as many as 500,000 homes a year when completed in 2017.
The project could generate around £18 to 20 million of investment in Suffolk and create around 600 jobs across the country.
Minister Urges All Hospitals To Become Dementia Friendly
Working with Dementia Action Alliance, the Department of Health is supporting a call for NHS trusts to make all hospitals dementia-friendly.
Older man in hospital with young relative
Over 140 NHS trusts have responded to the Call to Action, to become dementia friendly environments. More are expected to sign up this week in support of the Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Awareness Week.
Minister of State for Care and Support, Norman Lamb, said: "I am pleased to see that so many hospitals have committed to becoming dementia-friendly and I want to see all hospitals doing so.
"I think it's incredibly important that we do everything we can to improve the care of the thousands of people in hospital with dementia, and the understanding of this debilitating condition.
"There remains a lot more to be done. That is why I signed a joint letter with Sir David Nicholson and Professor Alistair Burns in March encouraging acute trusts to commit, and that is why, shortly afterwards, I personally signed and sent follow-up letters to all those trusts who hadn’t yet done so.
"We need to take action to make this right and the Call to Action is a positive step forward."
(CD)
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24 February 2015
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a black alert is issue when a hospital is overwhelmed by demand.
'Black Alert' Hospital Cancels Routine Operations
Plymouth Hospitals Trust in Devon has cancelled more than 1,000 routine operations, according to a report by the BBC. It is understood that the hospital has been on "black alert" since January: a black alert is issue when a hospital is overwhelmed by demand.
18 December 2014
Women Diagnosed With Cancer Following Recall Of Patients
Six out of 30 women recalled following concerns about breast cancer screenings have been diagnosed with the disease. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust recalled the women after a review of 626 cases between 2011 and 2014. It is understood that all the women were screened by the same radiologist.
Women Diagnosed With Cancer Following Recall Of Patients
Six out of 30 women recalled following concerns about breast cancer screenings have been diagnosed with the disease. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust recalled the women after a review of 626 cases between 2011 and 2014. It is understood that all the women were screened by the same radiologist.
31 January 2013
Only Third Of Hospitals Share Crime Data With Police
Only a third of areas in England are following through on a government pledge to make hospitals share violent crime data with police, an audit has shown. The results of the Department of Health audit have cause the government to write to hospitals and chief constables for an explanation.
Only Third Of Hospitals Share Crime Data With Police
Only a third of areas in England are following through on a government pledge to make hospitals share violent crime data with police, an audit has shown. The results of the Department of Health audit have cause the government to write to hospitals and chief constables for an explanation.
04 January 2005
Five further health trusts make foundation grade
Following approval by the independent regulatory body, five Trusts have been granted Foundation Trust status.
Five further health trusts make foundation grade
Following approval by the independent regulatory body, five Trusts have been granted Foundation Trust status.
14 November 2003
Government urged to abandon foundation hospitals
The BMA has appealed to the government today to drop the clauses on NHS foundation hospitals from the Health and Social Care Bill which is currently making its way through parliament.
Government urged to abandon foundation hospitals
The BMA has appealed to the government today to drop the clauses on NHS foundation hospitals from the Health and Social Care Bill which is currently making its way through parliament.
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
