Pathfinder consortia revealed

The names of the 55 organisations that will spearhead the government’s plans to hand commissioning over to GP consortia have been revealed.

Artist opens nurse-inspired exhibition

A ex-nurse and and artist has unveiled an exhibition of works inspired by the nursing profession.

Final insult adds to the anguish of the family of murdered Halimah, 19 - Derby Evening Telegraph

Final insult adds to the anguish of the family of murdered Halimah, 19 Derby Evening Telegraph ... Derek Bray, chief executive of Derbyshire County Primary Care Trust, Gill Collinson, director of engagement and executive nurse for NHS Derby City, ... and more »

New rules on organ and tissue donation

A revised code of practice on gaining consent for organ or tissue donation has been published by the Human Tissue Authority.

Care home grabs a slice of the World Cup action

St Cecilia’s care home in Scarborough got into the football spirit by holding a World Cup party.

David Cameron: Spring conference speech in full - Telegraph.co.uk

Telegraph.co.uk

David Cameron: Spring conference speech in full Telegraph.co.uk "We've had just one Health Secretary, Andrew Lansley, who knows more about our NHS than I think anyone else alive, and he would make a great Health ... and more »

Swine flu confirmed in three more people in the UK

The Prime Minister has confirmed three further cases of swine flu in the UK

Innovative life support training extended to nursing students

Queen’s University Belfast has launched the first UK immediate life support (ILS) course for undergraduate nursing students.

'Opportunistic' transfer of thousands of community nurses is criticised

A regulator has criticised trusts for the “opportunistic” takeover of community services, a process which sees thousands of nurses change employer.