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Independent NHS screening review launched
An independent review of NHS breast screening is under way after researchers suggested the harms may outweigh the benefits.
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Six mixed sex breaches during September at Countess of Chester
PERFORMANCE: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust recorded six breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation last month.
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Sheffield Hospitals diabetes trial wins £2m funding
COMMERCIAL: A clinical trial being led in Sheffield has won £2m funding to assess a new approach to care for diabetes patients.
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MPs back 'comply or explain' procurement rule
MPs have backed a plan to force hospital trusts to “explain” if they do not buy high value equipment through agreed contracts, in a report critical of the Department of Health for allowing waste.
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Health Bill: Lords to debate hospital failure, integration and commissioning bonus
Members of the House of Lords have tabled dozens of amendments to the Health Bill which would bring about significant policy change if passed.
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EMAS appoints new chief executive
WORKFORCE: East Midlands Ambulance Service has appointed a former strategic health authority director as its new chief executive.
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No agreement reached on Barnsley CCG arrangements
STRUCTURE: GPs in Barnsley and the South Yorkshire PCT cluster have not yet reached agreement about the structure of clinical commissioning groups in Barnsley.
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TCS social enterprise transfer faces legal challenge
A judge has ordered a primary care trust to halt the planned transfer of its provider arm to a social enterprise, pending the outcome of a High Court hearing.
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NHS Institute chair announces departure
The chair of the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement has resigned ahead of its reconfiguration as part of the government’s quango cull.
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Reform conflict of interest concerning most GPs
Conflicts of interest arising from the government’s NHS reforms are a concern for seven out of 10 GPs, according to a new study.
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Children's talking therapies to be part of £30m investment
Talking therapies for children and teenagers with mental health problems will be provided as part of a £32m investment in psychological therapies, it has been announced.
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Medway FT records four mixed sex breaches for September
PERFORMANCE: Medway NHS Foundation Trust recorded four breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation last month.
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Worcestershire acute below plan on activity
PERFORMANCE: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust is below plan on non-elective, outpatient and accident and emergency activity at the end of the first quarter of the year.
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NHS Worcestershire overspends on Continuing Care
FINANCE: NHS Worcestershire is reporting a £3.1m overspend on Continuing Care due to a growth in client numbers compared to 2010-11.
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Medway FT accredited for minor injuries course
WORKFORCE: Medway NHS Foundation Trust has introduced a minor injuries training course for nurses and paramedics.
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South Tees Hospitals considers centralising specialist orthodontics
STRUCTURE: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is considering centralising its specialist orthodontic services.
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Zero mixed sex breaches in September for Kent and Medway Partnership
PERFORMANCE: Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation last month.
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Zero mixed sex breaches in September for Sussex Community Trust
PERFORMANCE: Sussex Community NHS Trust recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation last month.
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Peterborough and Stamford FT boss quits
STRUCTURE: The chief executive of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals FT has resigned from the troubled hospital after five months on sick leave.
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Exclusive: new academic health science partnership planned
Imperial College Healthcare Trust plans to launch a new academic health science partnership covering north-west London - but its architects insist Imperial’s existing AHSC will continue to function alongside the new body.