by Matthew | May 28, 2012 | News
Regional workshop event invitation from the NHS… “Over the last few months an expert Advisory Group of clinicians, commissioners and patient representatives have developed ideas to bring improvements to the service. The Advisory Group have developed a proposed network model of delivering specialist ACHD care and draft national designation standards. We would now like to hear what you think of the proposed standards and model of care.”. Workshops are being held in Bristol, Manchester, York and London.
by Matthew | Jul 2, 2011 | News
Study into NICE guidelines on prescribing antibiotics to protect against infective endocarditis shows no significant increases in cases. The abstract concludes “Although this lends support to the guideline, ongoing data monitoring is needed to confirm this, and further clinical trials should determine if antibiotic prophylaxis still has a role in protecting some patients at particularly high risk. “. See abstract or full text for more.
by Matthew | May 2, 2011 | News
Make sure we don’t lose the facilities at Alder Hey, attend the meeting on 9th May 2011. See Safe And Sustainable Meeting.
by Matthew | Jan 22, 2011 | UK resources
Carers Direct is a national information, advice and support service for carers in England. Available online at www.nhs.uk/carersdirect and as a free, confidential helpline seven days a week on 0808 802 0202, it provides accurate, relevant information for carers and those who support them. Deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing and speech-impaired people who use a textphone can contact Carers Direct by textphone/minicom, on 0800 988 8657.
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by Matthew | Mar 1, 2003 | News
The Government set up the Review Group to advise on the implementation of the recommendations of the Kennedy Report for paediatric and congenital cardiac services following the tragic failures at Bristol Royal Infirmary. In carrying out its work the Review Group has taken full account in its work of the findings of the Bristol Royal Infirmary Inquiry and other reports as they have been published. The review was published in November for a 3 month consultation, therefore, responses are required by 28th February 2003. For more information, and to download the complete document, please visit the Department of Health website.
