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PCT approves hospital redevelopment
STRUCTURE: The full business case for the £30m redevelopment of the Queen Elizabeth II Hospital site in Welwyn Garden City has been approved by NHS Hertfordshire.
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Ipswich secures interim chief
WORKFORCE: Nigel Beverley has joined Ipswich Hospital Trust as interim chief executive.
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New cancer service at Burton
PERFORMANCE: Burton Hospitals FT has launched a one-stop clinic to help speed up the diagnosis of patients suspected of having lung cancer.
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Northampton General takes on vascular surgery
STRUCTURE: A review of vascular surgery in Northamptonshire has resulted in Northampton General Hospital Trust acting as the hub for the specialist service in the county.
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South West has higher than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the South West region is slightly above the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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North West has higher than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the North West region is above the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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London has higher than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the London region is above the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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Public pressure led to PCT inspection, MP claims
PERFORMANCE: Pressure from patients and politicians helped to create a review of the out-of-hours medical service offered to people in Cornwall, according to an MP.
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Bristol cluster gets £1m research funding boost
RESEARCH: The Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire primary care trust cluster has been awarded almost £1m to support clinical research.
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South London Healthcare Trust misses saving target in 2011-12
FINANCE: The south east London acute trust achieved a saving of £20.7m against a plan of £30.6m
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More midwives for Ashford and St Peter’s
WORKFORCE: Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital FT has approved funding for 10 additional midwifery posts to cope with increased demand.
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West Mids volunteers respond to 999 calls
PERFORMANCE: Volunteer paramedics in the West Midlands responded to more than 400 999 calls last month, it has emerged.
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North East has higher than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the North East region is slightly above the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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East Anglia has higher than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the East of England region is slightly above the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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East Midlands has lowest than average HCAI prevalence
PERFORMANCE: The prevalence of healthcare associated infections in the East Midlands region is well below the national average, according to a report from the Health Protection Agency.
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Imperial sees Project Diamond funding fall by £2m
FINANCE: The central London tertiary centre’s income from NHS London fell to £6m in 2011-12, compared to £8m in 2010-11.
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King's College Hospital maintains Project Diamond funding at 2010-11 levels
FINANCE: The south London acute trust’s income from NHS London held steady at £1m in 2011-12, the same level as 2010-11.
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Royal Brompton's Project Diamond funding falls by £800k
FINANCE: The central London specialist trust’s income from NHS London fell to £6.7m in 2011-12, compared to £7.5m in 2010-11.
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Barts Health Trust sees Project Diamond funding fall by £1.4m
FINANCE: The central London tertiary centre’s income from NHS London fell to £8.1m in 2011-12, compared to £9.5m in 2010-11.
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UCLH's Project Diamond funding falls £1m
FINANCE: New figures reveal the central London tertiary centre saw its specialist top-up funding from from NHS London fall to £9m in 2011-12.