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£320m hospital scheme stalls over bed cuts
One of the largest hospital building schemes in the NHS appears to have stalled amid concerns over bed numbers.
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More autonomy for managers: Milburn
The NHS Executive's role will shift from performance management to change management after the launch of the 'national plan' in July, health secretary Alan Milburn has told HSJ .
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Waiting lists - down but not out
Achieving the government's pledge of reducing waiting lists by 100,000 provided 'a foundation to take the battle against waiting into all aspects of NHS care', Mr Milburn said.
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We have turned corner on deficits, says Wales director
The director of the NHS in Wales has told HSJ he has 'very mixed feelings' about leaving the health service.
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Trust's sick-leave memo leads to accusations of 'bullying tactics'
A trust has sent memos to domestic staff and porters about the 'cost to the department' of taking as little as one day's sick leave, leading to accusations that it is victimising some of its lowest paid staff.
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In brief: Royal College of Nursing
The Royal College of Nursing has agreed in principle to extend membership to trained healthcare assistants and new types of nursing trainees, including cadets. A final decision will be made at its annual general meeting.
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In brief: NHS Confederation
The NHS Confederation has appointed Melissa Robinson as London relations manager, to develop links with the mayor and Greater London Assembly. She joins from GJW Government Relations, a political consultancy. She previously worked for the Labour Party press office, the Fabian Society, and the then shadow chancellor Gordon Brown.
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In brief: Gisela Stuart
Junior health minister Gisela Stuart has announced that £5m will be spent developing digital TV pilots to give patients 'easier and faster access at home to health advice and information'.
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In brief: Lothian University Hospitals trust
Lothian University Hospitals trust has put part of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh's site on the international property market.
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In brief: General Social Care Council for England
The government has postponed the start date for the General Social Care Council for England. It will now start work in October 2001, rather than April. Health minister John Hutton said this was to make sure the 'necessary groundwork' was in place.
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In brief: New Opportunities Fund
The New Opportunities Fund is giving a £1m grant to Bromley-by-Bow healthy living centre to provide additional facilities including exercise groups, singing for asthma, arts and health activities such as silk painting, a new food co-op and allotments.
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In brief: North East Lincolnshire primary care trust
Newly formed North East Lincolnshire primary care trust has set up a residents panel with advice from local councils, police and voluntary groups to give the public a say in developing health services.
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Government may press on with a 'closer-to-home' beds strategy
The government looks set to push a long-term strategy to expand 'closer to-home' intermediate care services - despite a lack of evidence about whether such schemes actually work.
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Troubleshooter blasts HA for failure to tackle £20m deficit
A damning report on West Sussex health authority says it has failed to provide strategic leadership or implement the government's modernisation agenda.
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Hutton moves on home care costs
The government is to issue statutory guidance to eliminate 'huge variations' in charges for home care services, health minister John Hutton has announced.
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Councils appeal over mental health services bill
Four councils barred by the High Court from charging mental health patients for after-care services have appealed against the ruling this week.
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CHI boosts communications for abuse investigation
Further details have been issued of the Commission for Health Improvement's investigation of North Lakeland Healthcare trust, ordered by health secretary Alan Milburn in the wake of a report detailing abuse of elderly patients with mental health problems. A five-strong team has been appointed and CHI has announced it intends ...
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Public sector chiefs unite on anti-fraud measures
A public service forum to combat fraud has been launched by the Institute of Public Finance, the commercial arm of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. The Better Governance and Counter-Fraud Forum aims to bring together chief executives from local government, the health service, housing and police services ...