Health and Care

The NHS has committed to expanding Martha’s Rule to A&E departments, meaning that patients or family members can demand a review of a patient’s care if a patient is deteriorating and they are concerned this is not being taken on board. Named for Martha Mills, […]

When it came time to leave the hospital, was the right support in place? Could you leave when you were meant to? Or did you have to stay in the hospital for longer than was necessary? Healthwatch England wants to learn more about your experience […]

A team of researchers primarily based at the University of Nottingham are developing an online platform for people with dementia and their family carers/supporters (both current and former) that will include a collection of first-person stories about living with dementia. The overall aim is to […]

The Government has launched a new consultation seeking views on improving employment rights for unpaid carers and parents of children with serious illnesses. Millions of unpaid carers provide invaluable support to family members, friends and loved ones. Their dedication helps people remain independent, supports families […]

People waiting for planned NHS care should soon receive clearer and more timely information about their appointments, referrals and treatment, following the publication of new NHS England minimum standards for planned patient care. The new standards aim to improve patients’ experiences by ensuring they are […]

The Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, also called the Casey Commission, has launched its Big Conversation on Care. The Big Conversation allows members of the public to have their say about the future of Adult social care. The Big Conversation will allow people to […]

In a speech at Jewish Care on Wednesday 29th July, Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a set of measures designed at accelerating changes to the social care system in the UK. Acknowledging the issues with social care provision, including failings by politicians who have produced […]

The Muslim Council of Britain has launched a new Mental Health Hub, to bring together a comprehensive national directory of Muslim mental health services. The new hub will also implement an AI Guided Helper, to allow users to describe in their own words what they […]

The North-East London (NEL) VCFSE Collaborative has launched its new strategy – Equitable System Partnership – outlining how it will work with the health and care system to improve outcomes for communities. The Collaborative is the strategic link between the voluntary and faith sectors and […]

A new report from Muslim think tank Equi, supported by the British Islamic Medical Association, has suggested that the NHS could deliver better health, greater trust and lower costs by taking into account the faith of patients and staff across its services. The new report, […]