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Spreading the word about NHS careers
Taking part in a new careers initiative could help NHS organisations raise their profile among job seekers
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NICE chairman hits back
National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence chairman Sir Michael Rawlins has hit back at criticisms of the institute's work.In an exclusive article for hsj.co.uk, Sir Michael says the institute's critics are ignoring the realities of modern healthcare and the resources available and are misrepresenting the facts.
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Regional Darzi reports downplay midwife shortage - RCM
A rising birth rate, increasing numbers of complex pregnancies and shortages of midwifery staff mean 610 more midwives are needed in the East of England region, the Royal College of Midwives has said.
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Testicular cancer awareness campaign starts in Wales
Health Challenge Wales has launched a campaign to put posters in changing rooms throughout Wales urging young men to check themselves for signs of testicular cancer.
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Do not ban cigarette displays, say corner shops
The Association of Convenience Stores has urged the government to stop plans to ban counter displays of cigarettes.
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Careers: TGI Monday
Jobseekers have ranked healthcare management among the most desirable careers. Louise Hunt finds out why
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New A&E waiting time figures released
Latest figures for accident and emergency times show 98.3 per cent of patients were admitted, transferred or discharged within four hours of arrival in the quarter ending 30 June 2008.This compares with 97.5 per cent in the previous quarter and 98.3 per cent for the same quarter last year.
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LINks consultation published
A response to a consultation on the draft regulations for local involvement networks has been published by the Department of Health.
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Facilities consortium splits from Confederation
The NHS Confederation has decided to separate off its specialised facilities support company, the Healthcare Facilities Consortium.
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Men more likely to die from drugs than women, figures reveal
Nearly 80 per cent of drug-related deaths are among men, NHS Information Centre figures show.
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Older people's health neglected, researchers claim
The NHS and private health firms are not providing good enough basic care to a large portion of the population in England, especially older and frailer people, a study claims.
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Carbon emmissions need central steering
When it comes to reducing carbon emissions, it is difficult to conceive of an industry that faces a more complex challenge than the health service.
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Young promises new regime will deliver speed and independence
The language used by the chair of the Care Quality Commission in her interview with HSJ was typically clear, robust and ambitious.
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NHS dental charges up by 22 per cent, Conservatives say
NHS dental patients have paid 4.5bn in charges since 1997, while 2 million people have ‘lost’ their dentist, the Conservatives have claimed.The total paid in charges per year increased 22 per cent between 1997 and 2007, according to figures released to shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley.
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Professionals 'lack Parkinson's knowledge'
Health and social care professionals in England lack knowledge of the mental health issues associated with Parkinson's disease, a survey has suggested.
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Hospital mental health provision 'variable'
The Academy of Medical Royal Colleges has published a critical report on mental health services in hospitals.
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PCT may part fund free school meals
Liverpool city council is to consult on a proposal to offer free school meals to all primary school children, which could be partly funded by Liverpool primary care trust.
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Sophia Christie on the Naomi Campbell effect
At a recent House of Commons gathering to discuss the role of commissioning in delivering improvement, there was silence on the application of world class standards to the commissioning of primary care.
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Urgent call target triggers cash crisis
Ambulance trusts are warning of financial problems caused by efforts to meet a target for response times to life-threatening emergency calls.
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PCT 'dragons' hunt fresh ideas
Primary care trusts are attempting to spice up public health and recruitment initiatives by copying popular TV programmes.