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HPV immunisation programme announced
A human papilloma virus (HPV) immunisation programme to routinely vaccinate girls aged 12-13 against cervical cancer will begin in September 2008.
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Young and elderly least likely to get best diabetes care
There is room for inprovement in the care of people with diabetes, according to a report from the Information Centre for health and social care.The National Diabetes Audit, carried out by the Information Centre on behalf of the Healthcare Commission, is an ongoing audit designed to monitor care and help ...
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The Men and Pharmacy project
Postmen are to be the first to benefit from a project launched by the Men’s Health Forum to encourage men to visit their local pharmacy.The Men and Pharmacy project aims to find out why men make only limited use of pharmacy services and how this might be improved.As part of ...
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Regulator makes public health plea
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is urging researchers to use data from the general practice research database and the Yellow Card scheme to help protect public health.
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NHS London's got talent
The capital's health authority is setting up a talent spotting programme to groom would-be chief executives.NHS London is setting about seeking and training those who have the potential to become chief executives of hospital and primary care trusts.NHS London chief executive Ruth Carnall said the authority wanted to develop the ...
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diabetes
There is 'room for improvement' in the uptake of key diabetes control tests according to a report from The Information Centre for health and social care.The National Diabetes Audit, carried out by The IC on behalf of the Healthcare Commission, for 2005-2006 shows only 30 per cent of people are ...
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Keep warm campaign launched
A map published by the Department of Health showing the country’s cold spots is hoped to trigger people into preparing for winter.
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Scotland updates public health bill
A bill to modernise Scotland's public health legislation has been published.
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National Association of Primary Care
The new head of the National Association of Primary Care has called for GPs to be more accountable for their decisions.Mike Ramsden said 'GPs should be accountable for the cost effectiveness of the decisions they make' when referring patients to hospitals.Mr Ramsden, who has worked in the NHS for ...
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International child health code published
The World Health Organisation has published the first internationally agreed code for assessing the health of children and youth in the context of stages of development and the environment.
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Scotland on target to phase out hidden waits
Latest figures show that NHS boards in Scotland remain on target to phase out hidden waiting lists by the end of this year, acording to country's health secretary.
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Government publishes alcohol advice
The Department of Health has published two booklet explaining the effects of alcohol on health and on social, home and work life.
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Pharmacy consultation published
The Department of Health has released a consultation documents for pharmacists. It sets out proposals for the content of the Responsible Pharmacist Regulations that follow on from changes to the Medicines Act 1968 through the Health Act 2006.The deadline for response to this consultation is 20 January 2008.
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North Wales reconfiguration plans under scrutiny
Welsh health minister Edwina Hart has sent NHS managers back to the drawing board over controversial plans to reconfigure services in North Wales.
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In this week's HSJ
NewsThe National Association of Patient Forums has failed in a last-ditch attempt to prevent NHS organisations being allowed to host the new local involvement networks.West Hertfordshire Hospitals trust chief executive David Law has resigned following the trust's poor annual health check performance.The ambulance service will gain greater 'political clout' through ...
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Patient involvement: NHS organisations can host local networks
The National Association of Patient Forums has failed in a last-ditch attempt to prevent NHS organisations being allowed to host the new local involvement networks.
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NHS paying high price for sexual health
The government's lack of commitment to sexual health is costing the NHS millions, charities have warned.
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NHS Scotland to face independent scrutiny
The Scottish government has outlined its plans for independent scrutiny of reconfiguration and service changes in NHS Scotland.
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Thousands of doctors may be working illegally
Human resources managers are becoming increasingly worried about the number of junior doctors still working without contracts.
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Worst-performing trusts defiant at threat of takeover
Chief executives at the trusts identified by the annual health check as the worst performing have hit back at the threat of takeover.