All Children's services articles – Page 39
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NewsPCT defends contraceptive pill decision
A scheme launched this week to allow girls as young as 13 to receive the contraceptive pill without their parents’ knowledge has been defended by the primary care trust running the service.
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NewsChildren's hospital ordered to improve cleanliness
Improvements at a children’s hospital in Scotland have been demanded after inspectors found evidence of stained mattresses and staff not washing their hands properly.
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NewsShadow health minister attacks children's tariff cut
Shadow health minister John Healey has said planned changes to hospital payments for children’s care could leave some trusts “millions of pounds short of the funding they need”.
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News'No problems' at cardiac unit, inquest told
A doctor who carried out heart surgery on a baby girl who was one of four infants to die at a leading Oxford hospital in a matter of months has told an inquest there were no problems within the unit at the time.
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NewsInquest into John Radcliffe baby death opens
An inquest into the death of one of four babies to die at a leading hospital in a matter of months following heart surgery, will be held on Wednesday.
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NewsChild alcohol admissions up by a third
The number of under-18s admitted to hospital because of drinking has increased by a third, according to a new report.
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NewsEating disorders in children rise by 11%
The number of children admitted to hospital due to eating disorders has risen by 11% in the past year, according to the NHS.
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NewsSoftware error blamed for false obesity letters
Hundreds of children may have been wrongly told they are overweight because of a “software error”, the NHS Information Centre has said.
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NewsBig income drop likely for children’s hospitals
Specialist children’s hospitals could see a significant drop in their income under changes to the national tariff.
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NewsChild care branded ‘mediocre’
Health and social care for children is often “mediocre” in England, according to a report by former Healthcare Commission chair Sir Ian Kennedy.
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NewsBaby P whistleblower to sue GOSH
A senior doctor who claimed Baby P could have been saved if her warnings had been heeded is suing the NHS for compensation, it has been revealed.
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HSJ Knowledge
Computer game applications
An innovative, technology driven project at Alder Hey Children’s Foundation Trust is exploring the potential of computer games technology as a communication tool for children with palliative care needs.
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NewsNick Clegg to set out social mobility plans
The government’s plans for closing the gap between rich and poor will be set out by deputy prime Minister Nick Clegg today.
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NewsOxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trusts paediatric cardiac surgery unit to remain closed
The paediatric cardiac surgery unit at Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust should remain closed, according to a report published last week.
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HSJ KnowledgeHSJ Awards 2010: Enhancing Quality and Efficiency in Services for Children and Young People
Take a look at last year’s winners to help you put together a winning entry
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NewsPaediatric surgeons ‘need networks’
Commissioners must help to create a managed care network of general paediatric surgeons if children are not to have to travel long distances and experience long waits for surgery.
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NewsCost of axing hospital redesigns must be counted
The financial consequences of halting proposed service changes should be taken into account, the Independent Reconfiguration Panel has said.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to achieve value for money priorities
Value for money priorities are achieved by getting a good understanding of local needs, says Stuart Shepherd.
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NewsImprovements at Baby P trusts noted by CQC
NHS trusts which were heavily criticised for their failure to protect Baby P have made “significant progress”, a watchdog said today.
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NewsGOSH chief exec has 'support' of board following resignation calls
Managers at Great Ormond Street have hit back against calls for their chief executive to resign.