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Suspicious fire closes A&E department
London's University College Hospital was forced to close its accident and emergency department after fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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Leading BMA member admits to being freemason
A former chair of the British Medical Association has admitted to being a member of the freemasons - though he refused to discuss it in 1996, when HSJ asked directly whether or not he was a member. Sir Sandy Macara has admitted he belongs to the 1404 St Vincent lodge. ...
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WAKEFIELD'S HEALTH ACTION ZONE: BIG ON IMPACT, SMALL ON FUTURE FUNDING
The government's message to the NHS is that it is not just a question of resources, but using the resources in a different way. So you might expect schemes that have a big impact, using very little money, to get clear backing early on.
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Human rights ruling challenges Mental Health Act on detention
Six months after the Human Rights Act came into force, its effects are starting to be felt in the healthcare field.
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'Dirty' hospitals on defensive as DoH shines spotlight on 41
The Department of Health has named 41 'dirty' hospitals which will receive fortnightly monitoring visits from regional offices, and flagged up 10 as 'in need of special measures'.
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X-ray copies to be included in £50 medical records fee
The ruling in the hepatitis C litigation comes hard on the heels of a less momentous judgement but one which will also prove expensive for the NHS.
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NHS must pay £10m over defective blood
The NHS faces a £10m bill for compensation and costs after a ruling by a High Court judge that the National Blood Authority and Velindre trust in Cardiff were liable for supplying defective blood to 114 people who became infected with hepatitis C.
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Black manager wins £80,000 payout in discrimination case
A trust has been forced to pay nearly £80,000 to a black manager who won a race discrimination claim at an employment tribunal.
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Strong words
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence may make a positive contribution to the NHS, but it will not eliminate rationing or postcode prescribing, says Christopher Newdick
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Stepping off a springboard
A mixture of excitement and apprehension was evident at the National Association of Primary Care conference, as around 130 new primary care trusts prepare to go live.Lynn Eaton reports
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A very private punch-up
Anger with Labour over the private finance initiative dominated debate at Unison's healthcare service group conference.Lyn Whitfield reports
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Pride over prejudice
Rooting out age discrimination is the latest NHS priority, and Ian Philp is charged with spearheading the drive.He talked to Carol Harris about life after the national service framework
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Get them while they're young
NHS CAREERS: Meeting school pupils to promote careers in the NHS - and offering them work experience - can be satisfying for staff and may even reduce drop-out rates from healthcare courses. Sue Smith explains
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Farmers turn to NHS helpline
A helpline offering advice to farmers and those affected by the foot and mouth outbreak across Wales has seen an increase in calls from people who are suicidal.