Francis report must lead to more ‘patient-centred’ care, say NHS managers
Nursing Times
The public inquiry into failures to prevent routine neglect at a scandal-hit NHS hospital must lead to a more ‘patient-centred’ health service, a body representing NHS managers has urged.
Government procurement process often excludes charities from contracts, NCVO submission says
Third Sector
Government procurement often shows “a lack of understanding of the voluntary sector” and excludes charities from contracts, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations has said in its response to a parliamentary committee on procurement.
What’s your charity’s impact story? Competition
The Guardian – voluntary sector network
Tell The Guardian your charity’s impact story and its vision for the future in 100 words or fewer for a chance to win a bespoke animated video.
Choice in social care has worked for some; it must now work for all
Community Care
Choice in social care has worked for some but left others behind; but recent reports show how action to open up the care market can deliver choice, and better outcomes, for all, says Alex Fox, chief executive of Shared Lives Plus.
Hospital calls wrong family to say goodbye to mother they put on DNR order
The Telegraph
Nurses mixed up the next-of-kin number with that of another patient – meaning the family of Avril Chadwick were not consulted about the DNR notice, or able to be with her when she passed away.
Jo Brand in performance for Donna Louise Children’s Hospice
BBC News
Comedian Jo Brand is to stage a one-off performance to raise funds for a children’s hospice she supports in Stoke-on-Trent.
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