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Luton and Beds 111 to be provided by ambulance trust
SERVICES: 111 services in Luton and Bedfordshire will be provided by the East of England Ambulance Service Trust after it won through in a tendering process.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: NHS info chief predicts US-style revolution
Health services in England can be revolutionised through the replication of US reforms to boost citizen participation and transparency, the NHS’s information chief has told HSJ.
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NewsDoctor revalidation set to begin by December
The revalidation of doctors should begin by December this year, the General Medical Council will inform the health secretary tomorrow.
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NewsHuge variation in CCG staff numbers
There will be huge variation between clinical commissioning groups’ internal staff numbers and their reliance on independent support services, according to the first analysis of the structure of the new groups.
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Large teaching hospital trust appoints new chief executive
WORKFORCE: University Hospitals of Leicester Trust has appointed Sandwell and West Birmingham’s chief executive John Adler to their top job.
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NewsA&E performance at its worst for seven years
More trusts failed the four hour accident and emergency target in the first quarter of 2012-13 than in any first quarter since 2004-05, a King’s Fund analysis has found.
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Lib Dems call for better access to psychological therapy
The Liberal Democrats have called for the improved access to psychological therapy programme to be extended beyond 2014 and to be included in the NHS Outcomes Framework.
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Personal budgets pilot could be extended in Northants
FINANCE: A pilot project to offer personal health budgets to patients in Northamptonshire has been hailed a sucess and could be rolled out further.
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No mixed sex breaches at Ashford and St Peter’s
PERFORMANCE: Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s rules on mixed sex accommodation during August, according to latest data.
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No mixed sex breaches at East Kent FT
PERFORMANCE: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s rules on mixed sex accommodation during August, according to latest data.
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Zero breaches of mixed sex rules at East Sussex
PERFORMANCE: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s rules on mixed sex accommodation during August, according to latest data.
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Frimley Park meets mixed sex target
PERFORMANCE: Frimley Park Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s rules on mixed sex accommodation during August, according to latest data.
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NewsBoard mandate may be shortened
The government is preparing to significantly shorten and simplify its mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board, HSJ has learned. It comes in the wake of widespread criticism of the draft version.
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NewsGo-ahead imminent for £425m PFI rebuild
NHS North of England this week said it hoped to see final government approvals secured by the end of this month for a £425m rebuild of the Royal Liverpool Hospital, funded largely through the private finance initiative.
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NewsCQC warns of independent sector failings
Almost two fifths of independent sector mental health units do not comply with rules set out in the Mental Health Act, according to Care Quality Commission data.
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NewsLib Dems vote against local pay
The Liberal Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to adopt a policy opposing local pay in the public sector, in a move expected to put new pressure on employers considering breaking away from national deals.
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Virgin Care wins medical centre contract
COMMERCIAL: NHS Dorset has named Virgin Care as preferred provider of medical and community services at Lyme Regis medical centre in a contract worth up to £8.5m over five years.
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NewsNew Monitor board structure unveiled
Foundation trust regulator Monitor has announced a restructure of its executive team in preparation for its new responsibilities as a regulator for the entire healthcare sector.
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Two consultancies appointed to Mid Staffs sustainability review
STRUCTURE: Monitor has appointed Ernst & Young supported by McKinsey to carry out the sustainability review of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust.