News and Press Releases

A brief history: Statutory and mandatory training in healthcare Low-calorie diet may help cases of diabetes Near-full capacity risks patient safety in over 65 trusts Nine out of ten hospitals ‘overcrowded’ this winter NHS staff shortages more of a threat than financial pressures NHS to test artificial intelligence app HEE launches curriculum framework Clarity sought over NHS funding promises Sepsis: Doctors and nurses to be retrained Cases of sepsis ‘could rise over Christmas’ Government launches dementia programme NHS National mortality case review to arrive in 2017 Survey shows doctor concerns over safe care UK diabetes prescriptions increase CQC: Link between staff and patient satisfaction is powerful MHRA urges patient vigilance for medical apps Over 100,000 registrations for Home Office’s online FGM training developed by Virtual College IPPR: NHS needs EU employees Virtual College’s training resources to tackle life threatening sepsis crisis Should older drivers be on the roads? Focusing on an emotional reaction ‘could improve patient safety’ HSCIC: Harm to diabetics decreases Royal College of Midwives calls for ‘renewed efforts to tackle FGM' Patient Safety Congress and Awards - who were the winners? Patient Safety Congress and Awards - Agenda Diabetes Week 2016 Why members of the GP practice team need mandatory training Trial in Scotland Launched to “Prevent” Type 1 Diabetes City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust picks up Gold Award Hope for potential new method to treating sepsis Social Media for Healthcare Professionals Ministers to create ‘nurse associate’ role Trial Launched to Test Insulin-Releasing Implants on Type 1 Diabetes Sufferers Dementia ‘not an inevitable part of ageing’ ‘Virtual College has set a new standard in learning management systems’ according to independent review Diabetics could have access to artificial pancreas by 2017 What the budget means for healthcare A guide to the Care Quality Commission Virtual College on target for Sport Relief ‘Healthy new town’ locations announced Virtual College performance highlighted by Plimsoll Analysis 300,000 learners enrol for Virtual College’s online patient safety training Listening to online communities ‘could save NHS millions’ Doctors to engage young diabetes patients using social media and Skype Dementia patients need to spend time with family and friends Webinar - Increasing compliance rates CQC requests names of providers who employed illegal care workers London Ambulance Service rated 'inadequate' by CQC inspectors Virtual College wins E-learning development company of the year gold at E-Learning Awards

Sepsis: The biggest killer you've never heard of E-learning for healthcare NHS launches measures to improve access to care Barcode tech improves patient safety Patients receiving different sepsis treatment depending on hospital RCN: NHS conditions worst ever Mistook sepsis symptoms result in amputation Virtual College retains gold as Learning Supplier of the year at global Learning Technologies Awards GPs: Excessive workloads putting patient safety at risk Inability to store fat safely increases diabetes risk UK pledges more resources to end global slavery and child exploitation UK hospitals turn to virtual reality to train professionals 'New thinking' needed to boost adult learning Why e-learning can help you discover new skills PHE: 3.8 million people in England suffer from diabetes Seven-day NHS ‘impossible’ with current funding Soft drinks Industry Levy: What you need to know Lack of language tests ‘puts patient safety at risk’ Virtual College’s online ‘awareness of forced marriage’ course accessed by thousands Brexit: What does this mean for healthcare professionals? New NHS safety organisation 'must be independent' Patient Safety Event 2016 Safer recruitment - what you need to know Dementia rates in older men have 'dropped dramatically' Patient Safety Education and Training Award - Shortlists 2016 Three-quarters of children ‘not getting regular diabetes checks’ Why specialist health visitors matter during PIMH Virtual College’s free online course helps schools support young people with type 1 diabetes Will technology save the NHS? Type 1 Childhood Diabetes - The Facts English language testing fails to prepare overseas doctors Free Prescription for a Healthy Lifestyle Increased epilepsy risk for children with type 1 diabetes Dementia pub 'to help stimulate patients memories' NHS staff survey garners mixed response Virtual College sponsors ‘Education and Training’ category at the Patient Safety Awards 2016 Public satisfaction with NHS dropped in 2015 4 tips for improving staff performance Free desktop backgrounds CQC to cut service inspections as budget slashed NHS Improvement: Quality and finance must be on equal footing Should doctors prescribe volunteering? NHS 111 call handlers 'not medically trained' Hospital-based GPs could reduce A&E pressure Virtual College’s Christmas jumpers raise money for charity GPs fear missing symptoms due to workload Information Sharing Guidance for Practitioners Award winning mandatory compliance training across a Foundation Trust Government launches mental health stigma campaign Online learning scores at Trust's POD awards

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