Research and innovation play a crucial role in the NHS and a strong policy framework is in place to promote and support this agenda....
more Engaging with patients and the public strengthens accountability and helps NHS bodies develop a relationship of trust and confidence with their local communities. It plays a significant part in improving both the quality of care and health outcomes....
more A new system of registration for all providers of health and adult social care services in England was introduced on 1 April 2010. ...
more In his NHS Next Stage Review work health minister Lord Darzi mandated a system-wide focus on quality which he defined as consisting of clinical effectiveness, patient safety and patient experience....
more Improving access, experience and reputation are all priorities for NHS hospitals and for the communities they serve....
more The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act was introduced in 2000 to boost the transparency, accessibility and public accountability of all public sector organisations....
more Being cared for in same-sex accommodation is at the heart of patient perceptions about the quality of care they receive in hospital. ...
more The NHS Confederation has established a SIG on climate change to feed into and guide its work on this agenda and to share good practice. ...
more The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the independent regulator responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of health and adult social care in England. ...
more The NHS Confederation believes that strong leadership and management in the health system is extremely important. ...
more The NHS Confederation maintains a zero tolerance approach to Healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). ...
more The regulation and oversight of healthcare in England is complex with many bodies having responsibilities for the regulation, inspection or oversight that directly affect NHS organisations. ...
more The NHS Confederation and Independent Healthcare Advisory Services have established a provider advisory group to take practical steps on reducing bureaucracy in the NHS, following publication of our bureaucratic burden in the NHS report in 2007....
more The NHS Confederation gives high priority to supporting members to improve the quality of care delivered and patient safety....
more The NHS Confederation welcomes the emphasis the Government has put on partnership working between the NHS and local authorities....
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