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Wolverhampton trust reports record attendances
PERFORMANCE: The Royal Wolverhampton Hospitals Trust has recorded a record number of ambulance attendances on Wednesday, 27 March.
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Pilgrim Hospital given all-clear after CQC investigation
PERFORMANCE: United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has met all 20 recommendations made by the Care Quality Commission following its 2011 investigation of the trust’s Pilgrim Hospital, according to a new report by the regulator.
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Bowel cancer drug funding in danger
As many as 6,500 bowel cancer patients could be denied access to life-extending drugs when a cash pot to pay for them ceases to exist at the end of the year, a charity has warned.
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West Cumberland Hospital in manslaughter probe
A Cumbrian hospital is at the centre of a manslaughter investigation after a 40-year-old patient died while in its care.
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Almost 900 consultants receive excellence awards
Almost 900 medical consultants in England and Wales have been awarded clinical excellence awards for 2012, it has been announced.
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Trust bucks trend in norovirus outbreaks
PERFORMANCE: Despite a national increase in the number of norovirus cases Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has reported a significant reduction in outbreaks over the winter period.
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FT pipeline progress for Sussex Community Trust
STRUCTURE: Sussex Community Trust has been given the green light to move forward to the next stage of its preparations to achieve foundation status in 2014.
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Leadership change at Surrey and Sussex CSU
WORKFORCE: A new interim managing director has been appointed at Surrey and Sussex Commissioning Support Unit.
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University FT uses A&E data to tackle crime
RESEARCH- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is using A&E data to tackle violent crime and reduce A&E admissions caused by assault and alcohol-related violence.
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Warrington FT consults on 200 posts cut
WORKFORCE: Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation is set to axe 200 posts as part of plans to meet national efficiency targets over the next year.
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Morecambe Bay denies service closure claims
SERVICE DESIGN: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust has denied that the oncology and haematology services at the Furness General Hospital are set to be closed.
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North Bristol plans cancer centres
SERVICE DESIGN- Plans have been submitted for two new cancer care and support centres at North Bristol NHS Trust
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Royal Devon & Exeter issues mortality rate statement
PERFORMANCE: Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has issued a statement in a bid to reassure patients over recent media coverage “suggesting that this trust has higher than expected death rates”.
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HSJ Live 4.4.2013: Leeds trust responds to mortality rate row
Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust claim their mortality is in line with all other children’s heart surgery centres, and the rest of today’s news.
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Exclusive: Monitor chief executive says it would be 'mad' to force unnecessary tendering
The chief executive of healthcare sector regulator Monitor has rejected claims that controversial new competition regulations could lead to a sharp increase in competitive tendering for NHS services.
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NHS satisfaction rates stabilise
Public satisfaction with the NHS stabilised last year after a record fall in 2011, suggesting concern about the spending squeeze and the government’s reforms has not grown stronger.
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Doncaster faces FT authorisation breach threat
PERFORMANCE: Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust could be found in breach of its authorisation by Monitor after poor performance.
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Bidder pulls out of North Tees hospital project
COMMERCIAL: A new hospital serving the North Tees and Hartlepool area is likely to be built by one of two companies – after a third bidder pulled out.
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Cambridge FT wins £18m from Green Investment Bank
FINANCE: The Green Investment Bank will plough £18m into a biomass facility for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in the bank’s first investment in the NHS.
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Wrong tooth removed by Doncaster and Bassetlaw
PERFORMANCE: A patient had the wrong tooth removed in February at Doncaster and Basssetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust – which is reported as a never event.