PM David Cameron to tackle hospital 'care problem'

Name: PM David Cameron to tackle hospital 'care problem'
Uploaded: 2012-01-06T14:00:42.000Z
Duration: 2 min 34 s
Description: Nurses will be told to do regular ward rounds and patients encouraged to carry out inspections as part of a drive to improve hospital standards in England.

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David Cameron says he's planning action to improve standards of nursing in the NHS in England.

He wants nurses to carry out routine checks to make sure patients are comfortable and have enough to eat.

The prime minister has also backed the idea of patient-led inspections in hospitals.

Jane Hughes reports.

Health

6 January 2012