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NewsObesity experts were axed after policy disagreements
The advisory group on obesity was disbanded by the government after clashes over the direction of policy, it has emerged.
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LeaderMaximum waits matter as much as minimum ones
Reading between the lines of the blustering, disingenuous and politically motivated government announcement banning “minimum waiting times”, a more interesting theme emerges.
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NewsOmbudsman names doctor in swearing row
The Health Service Ombudsman has taken the unusual step of publicly naming a GP who has refused to compensate a patient for causing her distress.
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Brighton and Sussex records 100 mixed sex breaches in October
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals’ performance on mixed sex breaches worsened last month but it is no longer the worst in the South East Coast region.
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NewsGovernment to delay risk register appeal
The government will use its full time to decide whether to appeal a ruling to release a confidential risk register on the Health and Social Care Bill, the Lords has been told.
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Surrey and Sussex slips on mixed sex breaches
PERFORMANCE: Surrey and Sussex Healthcare has seen the number of mixed sex breaches at its hospitals triple over the last month.
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Mixed sex breaches increase at Medway FT
PERFORMANCE: Medway NHS Foundation Trust’s performance on mixed sex breaches worsened slightly last month.
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New hospital gives instant mixed sex improvement for Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
PERFORMANCE: Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells’ performance on mixed sex breaches improved dramatically last month, following the opening of its new, all singe room hospital at Pembury.
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Southampton helipad begins operation
STRUCTURE: Southampton General Hospital’s £1.2m helipad began operation this month.
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Heatherwood FT turns the corner on VTE
PERFORMANCE: Performance on venous thromboembolism is improving at Heatherwood and Wexham Park NHS Foundation Trust.
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Dartford and Gravesham records 13 mixed sex breaches in October
PERFORMANCE: Dartford and Gravesham’s performance on mixed sex breaches worsened very slightly last month.
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Peterborough needs QIPP savings to balance books
FINANCE: NHS Peterborough is predicting it will finish the financial year in balance - but that relies on delivering very large QIPP savings and using contingency reserves.
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Elective admissions up but emergency admissions down at West Herts
PERFORMANCE: Activity levels at West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust was showing significant changes on last year as the PCT tried to reduce demand.
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West Hertfordshire £2.4m behind on surplus target
FINANCE: West Hertfordshire Hospitals Trust was £2.4m behind its planned surplus at the end of month five, board papers show.
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Princess Alexandra trials mobile screens to enhance privacy
Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust had nine breaches of single sex accommodation in September and is trialling the use of mobile screens to enhance privacy and dignity, its board heard.
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Princess Alexandra heads for £1.5m deficit
FINANCE: Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust is heading for a £1.54m end-of-year deficit with a £1.04m deficit at the end of month six, despite transitional support promised by PCTs, according to board papers.
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Bedford Hospital needs extra CT scanner
FINANCE: Bedford Hospital Trust is to buy or lease an additional CT scanner to cope with rising demand and reduce waiting time.
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Cambridgeshire Community Services breaching 28 targets
PERFORMANCE: Cambridgeshire Community Services Trust is breaching 28 targets, its board heard.
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Cambridgeshire Community Services predicts £670,000 surplus
FINANCE: Cambridgeshire Community Services Trust is predicting a year end surplus of £670,000, a board meeting heard.
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James Paget misses performance targets
PERFORMANCE: James Paget University Hospital Foundation Trust missed a number of targets over the summer, the council of governors heard.