The Care Quality Commission has published performance ratings for all 392 NHS trusts in England. CQC said the NHS is performing well against a rigorous assessment on quality, with more trusts rated "excellent" or "good". It also commended the significant improvement in ratings for financial management, which is good...

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Social enterprises that improve the quality of health and social care for local communities can now apply for loans and grants from the Department of Health's (DH) £100 million Social Enterprise Investment Fund (SEIF). The fund has already helped more than 150 social enterprises since it was first launched...

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The Department of Health are inviting people to comment on proposals for temporary amendments to the Mental Health Act 1983 which may be required in the event of the severe staff shortages that may be expected during an influenza pandemic. More information including the consultation document are available on...

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The 2010 GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT Awards recognise and reward charities that are doing excellent work to improve people's health, with the overall winner receiving £35,000 and free training, along with further training and monetary prizes for the runners-up. Charities have until 5pm on Friday 25 September to apply for the...

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A consultation document setting out policy proposals for the specific public sector equality duties was published recently. The closing date for comments is 30 September 2009. Find out more information on the Government Equalities Office website. 11:39:11  2009-08-24  

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The Department of Health are consulting on the revision of statutory guidance that provides local authorities with a framework to determine individual eligibility for social care - the "Fair Access to Care Services" guidance. The draft revised guidance now put to consultation aims to reset the eligibility criteria framework...

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Shaping the Future of Care Together sets out a vision for a new care and support system. The Green Paper highlights the challenges faced by the current care system and the need for radical reform, to develop a National care service that is fair, simple and affordable for everyone....

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The Government has launched a consultation to find out what people think of plans to help improve everyone's mental well-being and the services that provide mental health care. Take part in New Horizons and help shape the future of mental health. To access the consultation document and find out...

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The HSJ Awards 2009 are a celebration of the excellence, endeavour, innovation and inspiration that is found throughout the healthcare profession. The finalists have now been shortlisted and the winners will be announced on 30th November 09. Find out more information about the Awards and the list of the...

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Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) is pleased to announce the launch of new awards for all forms of retirement housing. These awards are supported by the Department for Communities and Local Government, and by the Housing LIN of the DH Care Networks. For the first time residents of retirement housing,...

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