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Hospital 'superbug' infections at new low
Rates of both C difficile and MRSA in hospitals are now at their lowest ever levels, official figures show.
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CMO recommends directors for research in NHS trusts
The chief medical officer has recommended that NHS organisations appoint a board-level director responsible for research, and highlighted the financial incentives for taking part in clinical trials.
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Battle to keep FT board meetings private is 'lost'
The battle to hold board meetings in private has been lost, the head of the Foundation Trust Network has told delegates at the NHS Confederation conference.
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Resilient NHS managers lack required leadership skills, DH research says
NHS leaders are resilient and intellectually capable but suffer from over-confidence and a “gung-ho” attitude, Department of Health research has found.
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NHS London outlines GP scorecard scheme
NHS London’s medical director has given details of a GP scorecard scheme which is expected to become a template for a national government drive to increase the transparency of general practice.
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Confed chief cautions over the dangers of centralisation
The chief executive of the NHS Confederation has warned of the dangers of excessive centralisation and bureaucracy as a result of the health service reforms.
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London trusts fail ambulance handover targets
PERFORMANCE: Ambulance handover times have deteriorated across the capital since the government relaxed accident and emergency targets last year, a report has said.
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Exclusive: government to publish GP performance scorecards in transparency push
Ministers are tomorrow due to announce a new wave of transparency requirements for the NHS, including the release of GP performance scorecards and clinical audit data.
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Foundation trusts borrowing over £1bn from DH
Foundation trusts have secured loans worth more than £1bn from the Department of Health, HSJ can reveal, prompting concern about the impact of increased debts on foundation trust independence.
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Half of NHS leaders predict longer waits, survey reveals
More than half of NHS leaders believe patients’ access to services is likely to worsen over the next year, an NHS Confederation survey has shown.
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Mental health trusts pose 'challenge' to integration with community
Mental health trusts are a major barrier to developing mental health wellbeing services in community settings, a GP specialist in the field has said.
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CQC under fire from MPs over vacancies
The Care Quality Commission has come under fire for failing to recruit inspectors despite asking the Department of Health for an extra £15m to investigate problems more thoroughly.
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Government 'expects' DPHs to report to council chief execs
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has said it is his “expectation” that directors of public health will report directly to council chief executives.
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Leicestershire PCT cluster appoints chair
WORKFORCE: Cathy Ellis has been appointed as chair of the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland cluster.
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Transparency offers a chink of light in a dark week for reform
You should not mistake Professor Roger Boyle’s outspoken criticism of the health reforms as the demob happy words of a man about to retire.
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Mental health patient bed levels fall
Cuts to the number of beds available for mentally-ill patients has corresponded with a rise in the numbers detained involuntarily, experts have said.
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New hi-tech hospital to be opened by the Queen
A £300m hospital said to be one of the most modern in Europe will be formally opened by the Queen today.
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Speculation begins over Commissioning Board top jobs
After the NCB’s draft structure was revealed by HSJ earlier this month, speculation has begun over who will be chosen to fill the roles.
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Cambridgeshire GPs may have to reform commissioning structures
STRUCTURE: Commissioning groups in Cambridgeshire - which have been at the forefront of the government reforms - may have to reform after changes to the Health Bill.
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'NHS England' name plan stirs controversy
A proposal for the NHS Commissioning Board to be known as “NHS England” is attracting criticism for inflating the organisation’s role and power.