If a week is a long time in politics, it’s an eternity in a global health crisis! Two weeks ago we sent the latest edition of the Town Crier to the printers, but since then we have had to cancel our general meeting in April, and many of the events we were promoting in this […]
National Serious Patient Safety Incidents: Drawing on lessons from the airline industry, the September Health Service Safety Investigations Bill set up the Heatlh Service Safety Investigations Body. independent of the NHS and at arms length from government, with far reaching access to investigate serious safety incidents or risks to patient safety. London London Ambulance Service: […]
National Issues Review of health systems: A US think tank, the Commonwealth Fund, has compared health services in 11 countries including the US, Canada, Australia France and Germany, ranking the NHS top overall, praising its safety, affordability and efficiency – although it was less effective in preventing early death and in its cancer outcomes. This […]
National and Regional Issues National online survey for dementia patients diagnosed in last two years and their carers: This notes experiences of diagnosis, support and awareness. It is open until 31st January 2017. London Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services: This service currently has higher waiting times than planned despite increased investment. This affects achievement […]
National Issues Nursing Home beds: Profit margins have reduced, compounded by the impact of the national living wage – the number of beds has reduced and no longer meets demand, the whole health and care system suffers – more emergency admissions to A&E, more delays in hospital discharge etc. Training places for doctors: The number […]
Historically, Ruislip is in the hundred of Elthorne, in the county of Middlesex, but for modern administrative purposes it is part of the London Borough of Hillingdon. Answers to many questions about services in and around Ruislip can be found on Hillingdon’s website:
Areas surrounding Ruislip are covered by other Residents’ Associations, so here are links to them:
