NHS Performance Targets Local Delivery Plans set out a delivery agreement between the Scottish Government Health Department and each NHS Board, based on the key Ministerial targets. Local Delivery Plans reflect the HEAT Core Set – the key objectives, targets … Continue reading →
Minister outlines new care for elderly strategy By Lucy Adams Published on 18 Oct 2009 Older people will use care homes only for specialist services and respite and will instead be supported by technology at home rather than being institutionalised, … Continue reading →
Here is an opportunity to use Technology more effectively. VIEWPOINT By Dr Andrew Whitehouse Consultant physician, West Midlands Elderly people have to remain in hospital until social care is arranged Bed-blocking is an ongoing problem for the health service, with … Continue reading →
Key organisations are working well together to plan for dealing with major disruptions and events such as severe weather and the current flu pandemic. However there is still more they could do to improve their arrangements. A new report by … Continue reading →