All Health Bill 2011 articles – Page 9
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NewsGovernment action on health 'brave', says Cameron
The prime minister David Cameron has defended the “tough” decisions being made on health and welfare, telling party activists that “fortune favours brave governments”.
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NewsPCT staff to be designated 'affected by change'
A primary care trust cluster is to write to all 800 members of staff to inform them they are “affected by change”, HSJ has learned.
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NewsHealth Bill 'unfit for purpose' - BMA
The Health Bill will make family doctors’ work “infinitely harder” and threatens to damage their relationships with patients, a GPs’ leader have warned.
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Comment'Patient choice should not force commissioners away from competition'
Who will shape the market?
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NewsLansley praises Lib Dems for strengthening bill
The Liberal Democrats were fundamental in helping to make controversial reforms of the NHS “stronger”, the health secretary has said.
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CommentMichael White: these are dispiriting and dark days in NHS politics
David Cameron is unlikely to placate all Lib Dem competition concerns.
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NewsExclusive: Monitor to publish 'black lists' of unviable hospitals
Monitor will publish a “black list” of hospital services which must be reconfigured under an eleventh hour change to the Health Bill.
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NewsLabour bemoans 'cosmetic' Lib Dem bill changes
Proposed Liberal Democrat amendments to the government’s troubled health reforms have been dismiseed by Labour as “cosmetic” changes designed to help Nick Clegg face down unrest within his party.
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NewsLords win tweaks to Health Bill on competition
The government looks set to accept a series of further changes to its Health Bill in the face of persisting political and professional concern.
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NewsConflicts of interest Health Bill amendments agreed
Cross-party pressure in the House of Lords on strengthening clinical commissioning group governance will be reflected in further amendments to the Health Bill.
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NewsNHS to extend HIV care to overseas visitors
Overseas visitors to Britain are to be offered free HIV treatment on the NHS for the first time.
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NewsGovernment told NHS needs competition
The government must push for greater competition in providing services, a thinktank has demanded.
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NewsPhysicians poll supports calls for bill to be dropped
Nine in 10 Royal College of Physicians doctors want the NHS shake-up to be scrapped, it has been reported.
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NewsLib Dems seek further Health Bill amendments
Ministers will attempt to fight off further controversy over the government’s troubled NHS reforms as the Health and Social Care Bill resumes its passage through the House of Lords today.
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NewsExclusive: flagship HealthWatch policy to be 'watered down' by amendments
Government plans to amend the Health Bill to clarify arrangements for HealthWatch have angered campaigners who claim the change will “water down” patient and public involvement in the NHS.
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NewsRCN: coalition MPs turning against reforms
The Royal College of Nursing’s chief executive has said the government’s Health Bill can still be defeated, even though the prime minister has reiterated his support for the reforms.
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NewsPaediatricians become latest college to reject bill
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health has become the latest professional organisation to call on the government to withdraw the Health and Social Care Bill.
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CommentTaking up the Dorrell challenge? It's the money, stupid
There remains a worry that the government’s efficiency drive is still focused on short term savings that may not ultimately deliver the benefits to patients it claims, writes King’s Fund chief economist John Appleby.
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CommentMedia Watch: constructive Cameron attempts to quash destructive talk
Cameron’s reform summit dominates the media this week.
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