Welcome to the new, online, interactive CNO Bulletin pages providing you with up to the minute information on policy, leadership, events and a host of other resources – all to support you in delivering patient-focused, evidence-based, high quality care.
The bulletin now provides a new interactive platform, where you can comment on stories and contribute to discussions.
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For copies of the CNO Bulletin published before November 2011, see the CNO Bulletin archive.
NHS pledges more support for women with postnatal depression
Women who have postnatal depression or who have suffered a miscarriage, stillbirth or the death of a baby will get more support from the NHS, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has pledged today. The extra 4,200 health visitors – who provide … Read more → – NHS pledges more support for women with postnatal depression
Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update
IPMR statistics were released today by the Department of Health: Diabetes Delayed Discharges Access to Midwifery Stroke/Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) NHS Health Checks The figures released are for the quarter ending 31 March 2012. To review the main findings, click … Read more → – Integrated Performance Measures Return – quarterly update
NHS Patient Feedback Challenge uses online crowdsourcing to collect ideas and support projects
The recently launched NHS Patient Feedback Challenge, run by the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement, is using new ways of working to share, spread and implement the measurement and improvement of patient experience across the NHS. The Patient Feedback … Read more → – NHS Patient Feedback Challenge uses online crowdsourcing to collect ideas and support projects
Food labelling consultation launched
Choosing healthier foods could be made easier thanks to a UK-wide consultation on front-of-pack labelling launched today. UK health ministers want to see all food manufacturers and retailers using the same system to show – on the front of packs – … Read more → – Food labelling consultation launched
Review into PiP implant scandal published
A review into the PiP breast implant scandal has found that, although the regulator acted appropriately and followed scientific and clinical advice, there is room for improvement and serious lessons must be learned. Health Minister Lord Howe’s report into PiP … Read more → – Review into PiP implant scandal published
