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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.
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GP referrals up by 300,000, statistics show
The number of GP referrals has shot up by nearly 300,000 compared with the same period last year, official statistics released today reveal.GP referrals made in the quarter ending 30 September have risen by 12.6 per cent, while other referrals have increased by 9.2 per cent.
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Great Ormond Street Hospital appoints new chairman
Great Ormond Street Hospital's new chair is to be former minister Baroness Blackstone.
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More to do on BME mental health - Healthcare Commission
NHS managers must work harder to improve mental health services for black and minority ethnic groups, the Healthcare Commission has urged.
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NHS braced for worst of Alistair Darling's £5bn spending cuts
The NHS must prepare for a substantial cut in planned funding from the year after next.Chancellor Alistair Darling's pre-Budget report set out plans to cut £5bn from government spending plans for 2010-11 - and the NHS is the largest of 12 areas that could be hit.
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HSJ50 list highlights inequalities
Your list of the 50 most influential people is notable for the low proportion of women: only seven out of 50.
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Quality accounts: pressure on to pick a winning combination
In 18 months, trusts will have to produce their first quality accounts, based on a selection from hundreds of indicators. Dave West asks how trusts should choose their criteria, and how to act on what they find
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Advancing quality in the North West
The system being implemented in the North West was developed by US firm Premier, owned by 200 of the country’s not-for-profit hospitals.