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  • Monday 23rd April 2012

    Optimism among shadow health and wellbeing boards

    Health and wellbeing boards could be the catalyst for delivering integrated care, according to a new report from The King’s Fund.
    ‘Health and wellbeing boards: System leaders or talking shops?’ looks at the experience of the shadow health and wellbeing boards so far and identifies real optimism about the prospects for success, with almost all those surveyed expecting boards to deliver on their identified priorities and promote closer integration between the NHS and local authorities.

  • Monday 23rd April 2012

    Research study to track people with Parkinson's

    Three thousand volunteers are needed to take part in the a new research study tracking people with Parkinson’s.

    Parkinson’s UK is investing £1.6 million in the clinical study to find out more about the condition and ultimately help find a cure. The primary aim of the study is to identify biomarkers for Parkinson’s that could help develop simple diagnostic tests.

  • Monday 23rd April 2012

    Rise in lung cancer cases in women

    Lung cancer cases in the UK continue to rise in women, according to the latest figures from Cancer Research UK.

  • Monday 23rd April 2012

    Prime Minister sets out challenges to new nursing forum

    The Prime Minister issued a call to action for nurses to share best practice across the NHS, when he addressed the Nursing and Care Quality Forum.

  • Monday 23rd April 2012

    Survey of hospices and community engagement

    A survey is looking at ways that hospices work with their local community. The information will provide baseline data on the varied and important roles hospices play in engaging their community on issues to do with loss, death, dying and hospice care.


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