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DoH condemned by its own civil servants
Just 16 per cent of senior Department of Health civil servants think their department is well managed, and only 4 per cent believe that it manages 'change' well, according to the government's own survey.
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Hewitt confirms orthopaedic 'free choice'
Patients waiting for orthopaedic operations will be able to choose to have their operation at any acute trust, foundation trust, or independent sector provider in the next few months.
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Historic changes to pharmacy profession
The chief pharmaceutical officers from England, Scotland, and Wales have revealed plans for historic changes to the regulation of the pharmacy profession.The measures, which form part of the white paper on professional regulation, will see the formation of two separate bodies to oversee pharmacy. One organisation will act as a ...
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King's Fund: cash review will not stop NHS progress
The NHS will be able to cope despite the slash in funding growth expected to be announced in the next comprehensive spending review, according to a King's Fund report.
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Healthcare bodies in patient safety pledge
Key healthcare organisations will today make a public commitment to partnership in improving patient safety.The pledge will be made at a summit hosted by the National Patient Safety Agency and the Healthcare Commission.Read the press release here
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Critics claim money is the force behind demand management
The Department of Health would have us believe that demand management is a straightforward and egalitarian system of getting the best for patients. But is 'care and resource utilisation' really just about balancing the books? Daloni Carlisle reports
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College bids for outcomes audit deal
The Royal College of Surgeons could soon be running a national audit of clinical outcomes, comparing NHS trusts, independent treatment centres and other private sector providers for the first time.
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Half of ambulance trusts missing response targets
Half of England's ambulance trusts are missing response targets despite a service shake-up designed to improve performance.
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Group aims to get GPs talking
A scheme to allow GPs to talk directly with their local acute trust will hold its first meeting next week.
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Ex-minister to head London agency
The former minister who piloted the creation of foundation trusts through Parliament is to run a new NHS body in London designed to encourage more provision by foundation trusts in the capital.
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Staff feel safer after conflict resolution course
Over two-thirds of NHS staff trained in a system designed to help them tackle violence and abuse say they now feel safer in their job, according to a survey.
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Pennine Acute trust appoints new chief executive
Pennine Acute Hospitals trust has appointed John Saxby as its new chief executive.Mr Saxby joins the trust from County Durham and Darlington Acute Hospitals trust where he is currently chief executive.
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Minister calls for action on BME mental health services
Health minister Rosie Winterton has called for 'rapid improvement in the way mental health services respond to the needs of black and minority ethnic patients'.Ms Winterton said one in five BME patients treated in hospital for a mental health problem comes from a black and minority ethnic background.Read the press ...
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BMA sceptical over Blair's new push to meet 18-week target
Doctors have warned that financial difficulties in the NHS could block plans to hit next year's maximum 18-week waiting target by using operating theatres round the clock.
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NHS set for £13m net surplus despite rising levels of debt
The NHS is predicted to make a £13m surplus this financial year, according to the latest Department of Health forecasts.
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Government tests human influenza plan
The Government's response to a human flu pandemic was tested on Monday and Tuesday.The exercise fully tested the UK's ability to manage the effects of an influenza pandemic by playing out the decision-making process at national, regional and local levels.Read the press release here
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DoH to publish professional regulation white paper
The Government will today publish the professional regulation white paper Trust, Assurance and Safety - the regulation of health professionals in the 21st Century. It is set to herald a major shake-up in the way doctors are regulated in the UK.The Department of Health is acting after chief medical officer ...
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New chair for Nursing and Midwifery Council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), the regulatory body for UK nurses and midwives, has selected the chair of its new appointments board.NMC council member Brenda Maitland will head the board, which will be responsible for recruitment, appraisal and training.Read the press release here
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New Deal for Carers launched
The government is to unveil its New Deal for Carers, which will see £33m used for measures to help people who care for elderly or disabled relatives.Most of the money, £25m, will go to local authorities to fund emergency respite care for people who need a break from the demands ...
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Cancer reform strategy board members announced
The advisory board for development of the new cancer reform strategy was announced by health minister Rosie Winterton today.The board's membership is drawn from experts across the cancer field including chief executives of major charities, cancer patients, social care and NHS clinicians and managers. See a list of board members ...