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David Flory: payment by results tariff will be right, not rushed
The Department of Health will postpone plans to introduce a new payment by results tariff next year if it cannot prevent it from financially destabilising specialist hospitals.
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Mental health chief promises a clean sweep
The new chief executive of a troubled mental health trust has pledged to stay in post for at least three years to clear the 'debris' left by her predecessors. Jackie Daniel's post at Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust was made permanent last week.
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PCTs accused of financial and legal mismanagement
An independent report has accused Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith and Fulham primary care trusts of elements of financial and legal mismanagement between 2004 and 2008.
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London hospitals told to prepare for loss of income
Local hospitals in London are being told to prepare for a reduction in their income of 15-25 per cent.
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PCTs warned not to throw provider arms 'into abyss'
Primary care trusts are being warned not to 'jump into the abyss' with underdeveloped models for provider arms.
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Queen's speech: government to make Darzi review law
The government will legislate to take forward the proposals in health minister Lord Darzi's next stage review, it was confirmed in the Queen's speech today.The NHS bill will create a duty to take account of the rights and responsibilities set out in the NHS constitution, which will be published alongside ...
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Government gets tough on maternity services
The Department of Health is to spell out to primary care trusts their duty to improve maternity services.
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Sir Michael Rawlins may extend tenure at NICE
A special exemption to appointment rules has been granted to allow Sir Michael Rawlins to extend his tenure as chair of an expanded National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
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King's Fund report points to patchy patient experience
Patients' experience of NHS care is more patchy and variable than suggested by national surveys, research by the King's Fund has found.A new report by the think tank says most patients have a mixed experience while they are using services.
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Almost half of all patients offered choice of hospital
The July patient choice survey carried out by the Department of Health showed 46 per cent of patients recalled being offered a choice of hospital for their first outpatient appointment. This was up from 45 per cent in May.
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Deprivation doubles risk of developing cervical cancer, report claims
Women living in deprived areas are almost twice as likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer than those in affluent areas, according to a report published by the National Cancer Intelligence Network.
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Coalition launched to help vulnerable adults
Criminal justice charity Clinks, drugs charity DrugScope, homelessness agencies umbrella body Homeless Link and mental health charity Mind have formed a coalition to support socially excluded and vulnerable adults.
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HSJ Awards celebrate best in healthcare
HSJ has celebrated the best in healthcare at its annual awards ceremony, held last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The hundreds of entries received showed the determination of staff to promote excellence.
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NHS dentists face £100m in penalties for underperformance
NHS dentists are being charged more than £100m in penalties for underperformance against contracts in 2007-08, a report claims.
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NHS Scotland outlines plans to cope with winter demand
NHS Scotland chief executive Kevin Woods has outlined plans to cope with extra demand during the winter.
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Insurance discounts linked to patient safety gains, research shows
Linking acute trusts' litigation insurance premiums to infection standards has delivered improvements in patient safety, research suggests.
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Cancer reform progress report stresses early diagnosis
Earlier diagnosis should be a priority for further improvement in cancer services, the Department of Health's cancer czar Mike Richards has concluded.In his first report on progress against the government's five-year cancer reform strategy, the national cancer director identifies as priorities tackling diagnostics delays and improving the quality and safety ...
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Health experts warn of measles epidemic
Health experts are warning of a measles epidemic after the highest ever number of cases were recorded.
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Alan Johnson opens England's first GP health centre
Health secretary Alan Johnson is today opening the first GP health centre in England.
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Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust appoints new chief
Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust has appointed a new chief executive after its last one left and launched an unfair dismissal claim.