NHIS News http://www.nhis.info/ NHIS News RSSMaster 1.0 (http://www.softtool.info/rssmaster) en-US Andrew Lansley announces additional funding of £50 million for cancer patients Andrew Lansley has announced a £50 million fund to allow cancer patients greater access to the drugs recommended by their doctors. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3546 The DH publishes four consultations on how to improve healthcare outcomes 'Transparency in Outcomes: a Framework for the NHS' is the first in a series of consultations designed to inform the development of the NHS Outcomes Framework. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3701 Andrew Lansley announces a new review into the funding of palliative care Andrew Lansley announces a new review into the funding of palliative care, to ensure that money allocated for end of life care is spent in the right way. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3545 NHS White Paper is published The coalition government has published its first White Paper - 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS'. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3700 2010 Account Manager Skills Survey now under way 2010 Account Manager Skills Survey is now under way - see how you measure up! http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3698 Lansley outlines his vision for a new Public Health Service Andrew Lansley has described his plans for a new Public Health Service that will enable society to work together to get healthy and live longer. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3699 NHS Wales publishes its Five Year Strategy for Finance and Workforce In June 2010, NHS Wales published its five-year strategy: 'Delivering a Five-Year Service, Workforce and Financial Strategic Framework for NHS Wales'. The strategy follows the restructuring of health boards in October 2009, and places a focus on realising a vision of integrated care within an integrated health system. http://www.nhis.info/index.aspx?rssID=3441