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Report to improve the quality of patient care
NHS Future Forum calls on healthcare professionals to lead way on patient-centred care
January 10, 2012
Steve Field The NHS Future Forum has given its second set of reports to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley in which it sets out a series of recommendations to improve the quality of patient care and achieve better outcomes.
Future Forum Chair Professor Steve Field said:
‘We are making robust and ambitious recommendations to the NHS and to Government. We have heard an enormous amount of support for the shift to patient-centred care but also frustration that this has not yet been achieved. This must now become a reality for patients across England and health and social care professionals must lead the way.’
Elderly patients are being discharged too early from hospital?
More than half of hospital beds cut were for elderly patients
More than half of hospital beds cut in the past year were for elderly patients as NHS cost-cutting drives take a disproportionate toll on older people, according to new figures.
By Donna Bowater and Sarah Rainey
Experts have warned that elderly patients are being discharged too early, putting their health at risk and increasing the likelihood of them being readmitted to hospital.
Bedfordshire carers get support from University and recycle firm
Carers receive furniture boost
A UNIVERSITY and a waste firm teamed up to provide a boost to the firm Carers In Bedfordshire.
Carers supports 2,500 family carers of all ages across the county, with activities such as home visits, outings and breaks.
