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Jonathan Andrew on measuring value
A system that compares value for money across healthcare systems is vital, argues Jonathan Andrew
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New NHS chief expects 'most or all' SHA areas to use independent sector
Strategic health authorities will be expected to take ‘full advantage’ of the Department of Health drive to introduce the private sector in commissioning primary care, according to new NHS chief executive David Nicholson.
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GP contract leads to sharp increase in A&E attendance
Hospital accident and emergency departments are facing increased demand as a result of the changes to the GP contract introduced two years ago, according to a study.
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More addicts getting help
More drug users are getting treatment but the standard of it is still highly variable, a Healthcare Commission report has concluded.
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News analysis: Obesity - private clubs help PCTs achieve the figures they want
Referring overweight patients from GPs to the independent sector is a controversial approach but for many, joining a commercial group proves more effective in losing weight than drug treatment. Tash Shifrin reports on how 'slimming on referral' is working
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Appointments chief apologises to candidate accused of ignoring public
A primary care trust chair who resigned over his treatment during the selection process has received an apology from the NHS Appointments Commission.
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Royal Cornwall faces strike threat over job cuts to tackle £31m debt
Royal Cornwall hospitals trust is facing public protests and threats of strike action as it takes steps to deal with a projected £31m deficit.
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John Seddon on lean times
The clearest indication that the 'tool heads' don't understand the problem is their assertion that the lean tools will help the NHS meet its targets
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New NICE guidance on obesity
The latest work programme for the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence will include analysis on how to tackle growing obesity levels.
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New skills for new era of nursing
Nurses will be expected to work more flexibly and gain increased 'entrepreneurial skills' under an NHS plan to modernise their careers.
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Tesco director named NHS human resources supremo
The personnel director of supermarket giant Tesco has been appointed as the new human resources director for the NHS.
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DHL secures NHS Logistics deal
The government has given the go-ahead to the controversial outsourcing of supply chain services to German parcel company DHL and US logistics firm Novation.
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Court orders drug rethink
A primary care trust has been ordered to review its decision not fund treatment with a cancer drug.
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Public split on treatment costs
One in three people believes the NHS should provide 'all drugs and treatments, no matter what the cost', while four out of 10 believe the NHS should provide the 'most effective treatment, no matter what the cost', according to the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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New service to combat lack of NHS dentists
A new dental access hotline has attracted 200 calls in its first week
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Clinicians launch community ENT to fend off independent giants
A group of 150 GPs, practice nurses and managers have set up a social enterprise venture in an attempt to protect NHS services from being 'picked off' by the independent sector.
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Decision to shut walk-in mental health crisis centre referred to Hewitt
A proposal to close a south London walk-in emergency clinic for people with mental health problems has been referred to the health secretary by local councils.
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Celebs lined up for nursing role
Three television celebrities are working alongside nurses at Barnsley Hospital foundation trust as part of a new TV series that highlights the role of NHS nurses.
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Call for more staff to meet intervention needs
Union Amicus has questioned how health visitors can take extra responsibilities to identify babies and young children at risk of future anti-social behaviour when they are facing job cuts and recruitment freezes.
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Chief joins exodus from Scottish health board
The chief executive of a troubled Scottish health board has quit, it was announced last week.