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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An unpublished report into private finance initiative hospitals has highlighted the problems trusts face in performance managing and enforcing contracts.
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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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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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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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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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Generic drugs row settled
The Department of Health has announced a joint settlement with Goldshield (Goldshield Group Plc, Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Forley Generics Limited) over claims brought against the company for allegedly attempting to price fix in an anti-competitive cartel when supplying generic drugs to the NHS.
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New female doctors outnumber men
Figures released by the British Medical Association show that, among doctors embarking on careers in the NHS in 2006, women outnumber men by almost three to two.
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LINks must respect patients' wishes when conducting visits
The Department of Health's.limitations on visits to care homes by local involvement networks.(LINks) is, in my view,.a patently obvious ploy to reduce the power of the public to have their rightful say (see 'LINks scrutiny system to bar patient networks from access to key services').
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Why can't LINks have access to care homes?
In your.article on local involvement networks (LINks),.a spokesman from the Commission for Social Care Inspection was reported as.saying they had concerns about giving LINks right of entry to care homes (see.'LINks scrutiny system to bar patient networks from access to key services').
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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'.
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Minority recruitment key to patient care
Recruiting more people from black and ethnic minority communities would improve patient care, increase skills and cut costs, according to a report by the Department of Health Race for Health programme.
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The virtual ward
The Virtual Ward website provides access to information about positive and innovative practice, as well as.examples of how policy and training can underpin practice. It is available to everyone and can be adjusted to fit.local circumstances.
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Regulator to clarify HIV/AIDS drug recall
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is writing to HIV specialists and patient organisations setting out an action plan following the recall of HIV/AIDS drug Viracept (nelfinavir) due to contamination.