Commenting on the Conservative party’s publication of the health chapter from their draft manifesto today, The King’s Fund acting Chief Executive Dr Anna Dixon said:
‘Although there is much in the draft manifesto that chimes with current government policy – more foundation trusts and more choice for patients for example – the document signals a number [...]

Responding to Chapter One of the Conservative Party’s draft manifesto ‘Our reform plan for the NHS’, launched yesterday (4 January), Dr Peter Carter, RCN Chief Executive & General Secretary, said:
“The most important thing for any incoming government is to maintain investment in clinical staff and their training. Having the right number and balance of skilled [...]

Commenting on the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report , Dr Brian Keighley, Chairman of the BMA in Scotland said:
“This report shows that we are making good progress on tackling some of Scotland’s biggest killers. This is, in part, due to the introduction of the new GP contract in 2004 and focuses on disease prevention and [...]

An “unacceptable and growing chasm” exists in the UK between those with good and poor oral health, according to the British Dental Association’s (BDA’s) Oral Health Inequalities Policy which is published today. The policy highlights the close association between low socio-economic status and poor oral health, calling for more focus on preventive care. It also [...]

The National Pharmacy Association highlighted the role community pharmacy services play at the Men’s Health Addressing Health Inequalities in the 21st Century conference on Thursday 15 October 2009.
An audience of health professionals, NHS managers and outreach teams heard that the accessibility of community pharmacy provides a platform for health improvement and that many services are [...]