July 2011

Doctors MeetThe first Clinical Senate will take place on Wednesday, July 27.
Next Steps The Department of Health has written to Directors of Public Health and PCT chief executives and chairs to update them on the implications of the NHS Future Forum recommendations and the next steps for public health system reforms.
Healthwatch BulletinThe HealthWatch Advisory group has released it's first bulletin. It contains up to date, authoritative information on HealthWatch developments.
Transformational Commissioning Board minutes
What's in a nameBlackburn with Darwen's GP Consortium needs a new name and GPs are being asked for their suggestions.
Stroke Association and NHS Improvement join forces to improve diagnosis and management of AFAtrial fibrillation (AF) is a major risk factor for stroke and causes around one in every six strokes in the UK. It is therefore an area which both The Stroke Association and NHS Improvement have prioritised this year.

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