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200 extra training places for junior doctors
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has promised an extra 200 long-term specialist training places for junior doctors in England and an unspecified number of extra temporary posts, following the judicial review of the medical training application service. The British Medical Association has warned that up to 12,000 doctors may not ...
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Hi-tech healthcare at home
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced new sites that will use hi-tech home healthcare to help older people, and those with long-term conditions, to lead more independent lives - helping to prevent emergency or unexpected admissions to hospital.Telehealth monitoring devices help people with long-term conditions, such as heart disease or ...
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Judicial Review finds in favour of DoH
The judicial review of the medical training application service has not found in favour of the claimant, pressure group, Remedy UK. The High Court ruled that the review group set up to make improvements to MTAS did not act unlawfully. Remedy UK has decided not to appeal.Responding to the decision, ...
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'Damning' review slams family planning services
The results of a review into contraceptive services in England are a 'damning indictment of contraceptive provision' in the NHS, according to sexual health campaigners.
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NICE committee meetings will be open to the public
The public is to be allowed to attend committee meetings at the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence in a bid to make the body more transparent.
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Men face greater risk of cancer
Men are nearly twice as likely as women to develop and die from all types of cancer that can affect both sexes, according to a report published by cancer organisations.
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Private slow-down expected as service prepares for Brown
Less emphasis on the use of the private sector and a slow-down in market-based reforms could be the hallmark of Gordon Brown's premiership for the NHS, according to health experts.
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Resignation over MTAS row 'could weaken' BMA
The resignation of British Medical Association chair James Johnson could weaken the power of the doctors' union, according to the NHS Confederation.
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PCTs grapple with grey areas of GP-led commissioning
PBC has the potential to increase the quality and range of services available to patients, but PCTs must exercise caution to avoid conflicts of interest. Alison Moore reports
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Mental Health Alliance divided over clinical roles
The Mental Health Alliance, which was formed to oppose the Mental Health Bill, has split following a dispute over planned changes to staff roles.
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Choose and book incentives continue after poor uptake
Incentives for choose and book will be extended for another year as GP practices missed uptake targets.
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NAO names inefficient prescribers in £200m drug waste
GPs squander more than £200m a year on overpriced prescriptions and drugs that go unused, a National Audit Office report has revealed.
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Blocked psychiatric beds cost £110m a year
Around 2,500 patients at any time are stuck on psychiatric wards when they should be getting some form of community care. A Department of Health report leaked to HSJ reveals poor planning and liaison between health and social care are responsible for the delayed discharges.
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Quitters drop by 10 per cent
The number of people giving up smoking fell by 10 per cent last year, according to the latest statistics from the Information Centre for health and social care. Figures covering April 2006 to December 2006 show that 188,162 people successfully gave up for at least four weeks using NHS quit ...
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£1m funding for new community projects
Health minister Rosie Winterton has announced new funding of over £1m for 40 new community engagement projects across England. It is part of the government's drive to build stronger links between local mental health services and black and minority ethnic communities.The new sites will raise awareness of mental health issues, ...
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Workforce planning in good shape, claims DoH
The NHS has not experienced large job reductions and workforce demands are now in balance with need, according to the Department of Health. The claims are in response to an earlier health select committee report on workforce planning.To read the response click here
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Children with fever guidance launched
Guidelines on the assessment and management of children with fever have been launched by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence and the National Collaborating Centre for Women and Children's Health. The guidance includes the use of a traffic light system tool to predict the risk of serious illness.The ...
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Men at greater risk from cancer, report claims
A new report claims that men are nearly twice as likely as women to develop and die from virtually all cancers that can affect both sexes. Tackling the excess incidence of cancer in men says that particular attention needs to be paid to the need for 'male sensitive' communication strategies.For ...
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Post-heart attack guidance launched
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has launched updated guidelines for the treatment of people who have had a heart attack. The guidance includes several recommended lifestyle actions, including giving up smoking, being physically active for 20 to 30 minutes each day and eating a Mediterranean-style diet with ...
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Training launched in understanding self harm
The Samaritans are launching a training course to help frontline staff who come into contact with people who self harm. The day-long course is designed to dispel common misunderstandings about self harm and equip staff with skills to support to self harmers.