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Tool promises to improve access to GPs
A new tool aimed at giving patients better access to their GP and cutting the number of face-to-face GP consultations by up to 60 per cent is to be launched by the Royal College of GPs today.
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Darzi report stresses equality and access
Health secretary Alan Johnson says he is confident GPs can be persuaded to provide the additional services proposed in Lord Darzi's review of the NHS, published this morning.But he made clear that the private sector would also be a part of moves to set up 150 new walk-in centres and ...
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New powers to protect vulnerable people in Wales
New powers to protect the legal rights of vulnerable adults in Wales have been launched by health minister Edwina Hart.
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Report outlines clinical vision for the NHS
The NHS Confederation and the Joint Medical Consultative Council have launched a paper on their clinical vision of a reformed NHS.
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CJD disease figures released
The Department of Health has released the latest information about the numbers of known cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.This includes cases of variant CJD - the form of the disease thought to be linked to bovine BSE.
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No comment on chief executive's departure
Barking, Redbridge and Havering Hospitals trust has been asked by NHS London not to give any further information on its chief executive stepping down.
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Trust may change how it manages international patients
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children trust is consulting on a proposal to manage its international and private patient division through a separate charity.
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Private equity focus on healthcare
According to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, increased private equity interest in healthcare is being driven by opportunities to consolidate and a growing elderly and affluent population.
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chief exec
Barking, Redbridge and Havering NHS Trust has been asked not to give any further information on its chief executive stepping down by the Strategic Health Authority.A statement from the trust cited the reason for Mark Rees sudden departure as 'in light of the London health strategic plans and the objective ...
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European survey brands NHS 'mediocre'
A survey of healthcare in Europe has placed the UK 17th out of 29 countries.
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BMA Scotland examines future of recruitment
The views of Scotland's junior doctors on the way forward for recruitment to specialty training will be presented to the Scottish Parliament today.
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Fifth annual staff survey rolled out
NHS employees are being encouraged to participate in the fifth annual staff survey.More than 250,000 NHS staff will be asked for feedback on their experiences at work and data will be collected from October to November.
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Guy's and St Thomas' announces estates strategy
Guy's and St Thomas' foundation trust has developed an overarching estates strategy to guide decisions on investments in the hospital environment.
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Tabacco
The Faculty of Public Health and the Association of Public Health Directors have welcomed the restriction of tobacco sales to those over 18.President of the APHD Tim Crayford said: 'Rising thelegal minimumage of sale of tobaccobrings this nicely into line with alcohol. We back these proposals wholeheartedly.'The age ...
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Chief executive confirmed for mental health trust
Acting chief executive of Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership trust Sandy Taylor has been confirmed in the role.
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Lung cancer drug reconsidered
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has confirmed it will reconsider guidance on the use of a lung cancer drug following an appeal by cancer charities.
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Hamish calls for more cash
The chairman of the British Medical Association has told a government minister that more money and staff will be needed to improve GP access. Dr Hamish Meldrum spoke out after Ben Bradshaw, the health minister with responsibility for primary care, said more GPs were needed in under doctored areas and ...
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Age-friendly city guide launched
The World Health Organisation has published a guide to age-friendly cities.
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Legal smoking age increases
The age at which tobacco can be bought legally increases from 16 to 18 today.Public health minister Dawn Primarolo said the move would help shopkeepers spot underage smokers and reduce the number of young people who become addicted to nicotine.
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Mental Capacity Act welcomed
Mental health charity Mind has welcomed the introduction of the Mental Capacity Act, which comes into force today.