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 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 special interest group on sustainable healthcare to feed into and guide its work on this agenda and to share good practice. ...
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 NHS Confederation gives high priority to supporting members to improve the quality of care delivered and patient safety....
more The NHS Confederation believes that partnership working between the NHS and local government is the key to the delivery of social care services. ...
more Climate change is probably the most significant challange facing today's world and has huge implications for human health and the NHS....
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