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Three years ago, as the size and scale of the financial tsunami facing the NHS became clear, I took a paper to the Trust Board of Directors recommending a strategic approach to the challenge facing us by investing in our future while making significant savings. We set out [...]
Please click here for a copy of the presentation that was given at the training session in Hillingdon on 27th January, 2012, which provides an overview of NWL NHS commissioning intentions and the ‘case for change’
Café scientifique
This is an opportunity for patients, the public and our researchers to discuss and debate heart research at Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust.
Heart surgery – story of the aortic jacket
Technology & Innovation Awards: 2011 Winner
Date: Wednesday 8 February 2012
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm
Venue: Sydney Street [...]
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Collaboration for Leadership and Applied Health Research and Care for Northwest Londoncordially invite you to register for a free event entitled ‘Bringing Collaboration and Innovation to Life Better ways to work together’
The event will take place on:
Date: Wednesday, 22nd February 2012
Time: 10am – 4.30pm
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A personal view from Heather Lawrence, Chief Executive
As the year draws to a close, I would like to thank all staff for helping to make this another successful year at ChelseaandWestminster– despite the tough economic times we are living in. I do not underestimate the demands that we place on our staff in asking [...]
A new UCL (University College London) Institute that aims to
reduce health inequalities through action on the social determinants
was launched today by the Health Secretary Andrew Lansley and
Professor Sir Michael Marmot.
Speaking at the international Social Determinants of Health
conference, the Health Secretary will set out the Government’s
commitment to tackle health inequalities and to support the [...]
(Source: Department of Health)
But latest figures show there is room for improvement in patient care….
A major international study published today shows that NHS is performing well for patients in many areas including some aspects of mental health care, vaccinations and preventative care, such as the number of unplanned hospital admissions for people with [...]
The overall proposals are expected to save taxpayers in the three
authorities £33.4 million by 2014/15, while at the same time
leading to improvements in many areas. While more services are
likely to be combined across the three authorities in due
course, in some cases it has proved more practicable in the short
term to share [...]
The Prostate Cancer Charity need your help to build a picture of what quality care looks like for men with prostate cancer.
We know that men face a postcode lottery when accessing prostate cancer services across the country. This is not acceptable.
The Prostate Cancer Charity would like to work with you to make improvements where [...]
A personal view from Heather Lawrence, CEO, Chelsea and Westminster Hopsital NHS Foundation Trust
‘I am proud to be able to use my blog entry this week to let you know about a fantastic achievement which is a real credit to all staff who work at Chelsea and Westminster.
Dr Foster Hospital Guide
Chelsea and Westminster is named as the best [...]
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