More cases of female genital mutilation identified
The NHS has revealed the identification of 467 cases of female genital mutilation in England…
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Shocking hospital safety standards revealed
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has revealed that safety standards in England’s hospitals are shocking.…
Only 25% believe they will receive adequate care in old age
A large independent survey has resulted in a joint statement from 75 top charities warning…
NHS staff attitude complaints increasing
Official figures have revealed that the NHS receives more complaints about the attitude of its…
Elderly should be allowed their own furniture in care homes
The Care Minister, Norman Lamb, said that care homes should be fitted with the furniture…
Female genital mutilation: Thousands of women at risk in England and Wales
Britain is set to host its first ‘Girl Summit’ to tackle child marriage and female…
Vulnerable patients to be offered own personal health budgets
The head of the NHS has stated that vulnerable patients are going to be able…
Elderly and disabled care becoming unsustainable
Social services heads are warning that the council-run care system for disabled adults and the…
Britain should do more for its centenarians
Experts have stated that Britain needs to re-assess how it cares for its oldest people.…
Agencies should ensure migrant carers can speak English
According to King’s College London, about 20% of carers are migrant workers. This makes it…
Dissatisfaction with A&E at six-year high
As waiting times at accident and emergency departments increase, dissatisfaction with the service also increases.…
The NHS has no idea how to plan elderly services
A major public health think tank has stated that the NHS and the government are…
Patients Who Should Be Discharged Cost NHS £100m
A recent documentary has revealed that the NHS England is spending £100m annually on delays…