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Nottingham ISTC delays continue
The opening date of England's biggest single site independent sector treatment centre is still uncertain - amid signs that the potential financial impact on local NHS bodies is causing concern.
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Routine data submission is crucial
While I agree with much of the content in the article, 'Care quality data is too hard to pin down', I would emphasise that the quality of data available from the independent and third sectors is no worse than that available in the NHS. And in some instances it is ...
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Darzi reforms under threat in London
Poor leadership in NHS organisations is threatening to jeopardise Lord Darzi's vision to transform the capital's healthcare.NHS London board papers state it is 'likely' there will be 'insufficient leadership capacity and capability in primary care trusts and allied NHS organisations' to deliver the now junior health minister's plans.
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Rare disease priorities
John Murray of the Specialised Healthcare Alliance raises a number of spectres around treatments for rare diseases, without discussing the underlying principles of prioritisation, writes Jonathan Howell
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Scottish doctors to vote on no-confidence motion
Scottish GPs are set to consider a vote of no confidence in the UK government's stewardship of the NHS.
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Trusts encouraged to foster patient loyalty
NHS trusts that do not grasp marketing opportunities in this era of free patient choice risk becoming 'sink hospitals, withering on the vine', marketing experts have warned.
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Exclusive GP practices are unacceptable
I am sure your article 'NHS funds exclusive GP practices' will make local people and the public very angry, writes Karen Jennings
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Government firm on pay offer in face of threats
The government has made it clear it will not back down over NHS pay, despite threats of industrial action.
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London must focus on prevention
Service reform in the capital must go beyond Healthcare for London proposals and focus on prevention if fatal strokes are to be avoided, the London health observatory has warned.
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Induction programme for non-executives
This month, the Appointments Commission launches its new 12-month induction programme for chairs and non-executives.
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PCTs plan to recruit public members to shape reform
Primary care trusts could link up with foundations by sharing public membership bodies that drive local health priorities. PCTs are considering recruiting public members to counter perceptions they are undemocratic and overly centralised.
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Will IT systems work for polyclinics?
The NHS care records service was always intended to enable information to be provided when and where needed, irrespective of care setting, writes Jeremy Thorp
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Insurance scheme could pay for social care
The NHS Confederation has said a compulsory insurance scheme may be the best way to fund social care for the elderly.
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Union rejects staged pay deal
Unite, the third largest union in the NHS, has rejected the proposed three-year NHS pay deal.It argues that the deal, which is nominally worth around 8 per cent over three years, could be worth much less if inflation rises higher than Treasury expectations.
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Expectant mothers urged not to cut calories
The Royal College of Midwives has stressed that women who are trying to conceive should eat a balanced diet, after research claimed that women who ate a high-calorie diet were more likely to have a boy.
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Keogh appointed head of informatics
NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed interim director general for informatics at the Department of Health. He replaces Matthew Swindells, who is to join the consultancy Tribal.
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Dental association calls for reforms
The British Dental Association has called on the Scottish government to change the criteria dentists must meet to be deemed 'committed' to the NHS.
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Drug abuse tops list of social evils
A new report examining today's social problems has highlighted the misuse of drugs and alcohol as ongoing concerns.
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Wales announces autism plans
The Welsh Assembly has announced wide-ranging efforts to tackle autism and improve services for those affected by the condition.
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MS adverts highlight care options
The Multiple Sclerosis Society has launched MS Week 2008 with a series of adverts designed to encourage people living with the condition to explore the help available.