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Trust battles with council over 'disastrous' A&E closure plans
West Sussex primary care trust is heading for a battle with the county council over plans to close two accident and emergency departments.
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Shelved report exposes PFI management problems
An unpublished report into private finance initiative hospitals has highlighted the problems trusts face in performance managing and enforcing contracts.
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Union leader to stand as a Labour MP
Unison's head of health has insisted she will retain an independent voice even though she has been selected to stand as a Labour MP in the next general election.
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New warning over Mental Health Bill
A campaign group has outlined 'major outstanding concerns' over the Mental Health Bill, despite improvements made by MPs.
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Alan Johnson named as new health secretary
Prime minister Gordon Brown has appointed Alan Johnson as next health secretary. With the NHS declared as Mr Brown's top priority, Mr Johnson's appointment was expected to be among the first of the new cabinet. The first cabinet meeting is due to take place this afternoon.
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Witness dates announced for NICE inquiry
NHS Confederation chief executive Dame Gill Morgan is to give evidence to the health select committee's inquiry into the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence on 12 July.
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Controversial and divisive: Whitehall's own Big Brother
Some say the Department of Health's commercial directorate employs questionable methods, while others eulogise over its success in getting best value for patients. As a new chief executive takes over, Daloni Carlisle examines the controversies to date
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Ambulance trusts eligible for foundation status
Health minister Andy Burnham has announced that ambulance trusts will be able to apply for foundation trust status from 1 April 2009. He also announced that a medal has been created to honour NHS ambulance workers.
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Renal action learning sets released
The Department of Health has published an interim report on the second phase of a renal action learning set programme.
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BMA sets out contract deadline
The British Medical Association has called for the government to set a deadline for approving the new contract for staff and associate specialist doctors.
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Northern Ireland launches zero tolerance campaign
Northern Ireland Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety health minister Michael McGimpsey has launched a zero tolerance campaign about attacks against healthcare staff.
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Alcohol consumption doubles among young girls
The average amount of alcohol consumed by 11 to 13 year olds every week has almost doubled since it was last recorded in 1996, from 5.5 units to 10.1 units in 2006. Among girls, the amount has more than doubled.
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DoH rolls out continuing care framework
Funding decisions related to continuing care will soon be fairer, faster and easier to understand, according to the Department of Health.
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New appointment for NHS London
Dr Simon Tanner has been appointed the new director of public health for NHS London.
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Judicial review over GP pensions
The British Medical Association has been granted a judicial review over the decision to limit the pensions of GPs.
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Scotland tackles mental health stigma
People in Scotland have become more aware and accepting of mental health problems, but stigma and discrimination continue to be a problem, a study has found.
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Easier access to services in North West
Health minister Andy Burnham has announced the next five areas where the Fairness in Primary Care Procurement programme will be rolled out.
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Most believe the NHS has not improved, survey reveals
A survey released by the British Medical Association claims that 42 per cent of people believe there has been no improvement in the NHS. Over a third, 34 per cent, said they thought the NHS had improved.
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Concerns raised over DoH 'direction of travel'
Serious concerns have been raised about the Department of Health's 'direction of travel'.