When the Never Events framework was introduced in 2009, its purpose was clear: identify a specific category of serious ...

The 12 week consultation ran from February to May 2024 and asked, via an online survey, ‘on balance do you think the Never Events framework is an effective mechanism to support patient safety ...

The NHS is running ‘stress test’ exercises and providing targeted care for vulnerable patients, as it strengthens its plans to winter-proof the health service. Throughout September, local NHS leaders ...

This guidance for NHS trusts sets out the responsibilities and expectations of the senior lead for resident doctor experience (SLRDE) and provides a sample role specification to assist in appointing ...

We explored the issue further, setting up a multidisciplinary working group bringing together professionals from across the trust. The group’s initial task was to review and update the existing policy ...

Available from Wednesday 10 September, the new e-learning course offers practical, evidence-based advice on how to recognise and support people in crisis, including those experiencing suicidal ...

The number of students taking up nursing degrees in England has risen for the first time since the post-pandemic surge in 2021. The increase is being driven by more than 11,500 (11,530) students aged ...

NHS staff delivered a record number of cancer checks and treatments in July, despite 5 days of industrial action. A record 236,263 people got a cancer diagnosis or the disease ruled out within 28 days ...

Friends and Family Test (FFT) gives patients the opportunity to submit feedback to providers of NHS funded care or treatment, ...

Office for National Statistics projections suggest that the number of births will increase. Alongside this, the Darzi independent investigation highlights that the complexity of pregnancies continues ...

NHS England — North East and YorkshireNHS England — North East and Yorkshire is one of seven regional teams that support the delivery and commissioning of high quality services and directly commission ...

18. Cross border issues will be taken into consideration in the development of any relevant future service reconfiguration, including statutory duties of consultation. This will be monitored by a ...