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Compassionate care in the NHS

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  • Proposed changes to Care Quality Commission registration requirements set out basic level of care that all health and care organisations must provide.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norman Lamb and the Royal Voluntary Service call for everyone to make a commitment to help an older, lonely person near them in 2014.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norman Lamb writes about getting the right foundations in place to deliver person-centred care for vulnerable people.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb has responded to the CQC’s State of Care report published today

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Following the government’s response to the Mid Staffs Francis inquiry, Mary Agnew gives her personal insight from the implementation team.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Government has published its response to the Francis inquiry report.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jeremy Hunt talks about learning lessons of Mid Staffordshire and the importance of building a culture of compassionate care.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plans announced to make the NHS more open, more accountable and more focused on safety and compassion.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on the Cabinet agenda and Lynton Crosby.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adult Social Care Outcomes Framework (ASCOF) data is being presented in a map that allows people to find out more about care services.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Joint homecare survey by Department of Health and Guardian Social Care Network prompts new ideas for improving homecare.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Department of Health’s response to Leonard Cheshire Disability’s campaign about its report 'Ending 15-minute Care'.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tougher checks may be introduced to help clamp down on rushed home care visits Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb will announce today.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Home care commissioning practices by local authorities must protect older people’s human rights, says Equality and Human Rights Commission review.

  • The Care Quality Commission is to be given greater independence so it can act fearlessly as the nation’s chief whistleblower on health.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Patient-led hospital inspections to improve food, cleanliness and dignity sees every eligible trust taking part in the voluntary programme.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A&E departments will benefit from an additional £500 million over the next 2 years to ensure they are fully prepared for winter.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Patients will have confidence in a safe NHS and staff will be supported to make safe care the priority

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The Prime Minister's Spokesperson answered questions on, among other topics, the Cabinet, Samantha Cameron, the Keogh report and Twitter.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mary Agnew opens up debate, offers insight and personal reflections as she takes forward the findings of the Francis report into Mid Staffs.

    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government