Dr Ellie Cannon explains how GPs and specialists are working closely together before referring a patient. This helps patients avoid long waiting lists and get the care they need in the community. We're expanding this scheme through our Plan for Change. Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eJpDd_wr
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We support ministers in leading the nation’s health and social care to help people live more independent healthier lives
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The Department of Health and Social Care helps people to live better for longer. We lead, shape and fund health and care in England, making sure people have the support, care and treatment they need, with the compassion, respect and dignity they deserve. The Department of Health and Social care sets the direction and coordinates action across the health and care system: public health and adult social care as well as the NHS. We create national policies and legislation, providing the long term vision and ambition to meet current and future challenges, and act as a global leader in health and care policy. We work with our partners to ensure everyone can access the health and care they need, from supporting people to have the best start in life, to staying in good health and, where that might not be possible, supporting people to live as independently as they can and ensuring they receive the best possible care. We want to instil a culture that values compassion, dignity and the highest quality of care. We support the integrity of the system by providing funding, assuring the delivery and continuity of services, and accounting to Parliament. We champion innovation and improvement by supporting research and technology, promoting honesty, openness and transparency. Above all, we encourage staff in every health and care organisation, including our own, to understand and learn from people’s experience of health and care and to apply this to everything we do.
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- 1919
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If you're a UK resident travelling abroad, you may need a Global Health Insurance Card. The GHIC entitles you to medically-necessary healthcare at the same level as a resident of that country would receive. It's free but is not a substitute for travel insurance. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d4t77E4
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⏲️ There's still time to have your say and help shape our new national cancer plan. 💡 We want to hear your views and ideas so that we can improve cancer care and reduce lives lost to the biggest killers. ✅ To contribute, visit: https://lnkd.in/eSMGqqBD
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“It is a real chance of life again.” A cancer vaccine trial gives Paul new hope in his fight against melanoma. Karin Smyth visited a NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) facility at University Hospital Southampton NHS FT to see how this research could help treat patients faster and earlier. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eeMW_iyz
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📢 This cancer vaccine trial will unlock potentially life-saving innovation for NHS melanoma patients and support crucial research. Through our Plan for Change we will continue reforming the NHS so patients can get the care they need. Find out more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eeMW_iyz
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We're improving working lives for NHS frontline staff. 🛡️ Zero tolerance for aggression: no-one should go to work fearing violence 👩⚕️ Staff to be paid correctly for the work they deliver, recognising the skills and knowledge required for the role https://lnkd.in/efbf4bZs
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Social care is skilled work that deserves recognition. That's why we're introducing new career pathways, digital qualifications and funding for staff development. Care workers: we see and value you. We're transforming social care to better support you. https://lnkd.in/egyMuv6C
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🚨 It's the last few days to share your priorities for change for the NHS and help finalise our 10 Year Health Plan. ⏲️ Tell us by 5pm on Monday 14 April. Take part now: change.nhs.uk
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✅ 3 MILLION MORE NHS APPOINTMENTS ✅ This means thousands of patients being seen earlier, for cancer tests and treatment, routine checks and scans. Our Plan for Change is helping fix the NHS. For more details: https://lnkd.in/epyEmRpA
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