All News articles – Page 2018
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Swings and roundabouts in Scotland
Scottish health minister Susan Deacon (below) announced an £8.4m boost for the NHS in Scotland which, she said, would fund an additional 110 medical and 210 nursing posts. Half of the 100 junior doctor posts will be for staff working in flexible posts. But the announcement was overshadowed by the ...
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Stepping stones
Co-operation between health and social services in one area has created a successful intermediate care structure for elderly people, explains Barbara Hitchins
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Cash-strapped trust wants GPs to cut referrals by 15 per cent
Tayside University Hospitals trust has announced a plan to reduce its £12m deficit over two years.
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GPs to receive £6.45 for every flu jab administered
Health minister John Denham has concluded negotiations with the British Medical Association over payments for flu immunisations this year. GPs will receive a special payment of £6.45 for every jab administered to a patient over 65, as well as the normal £1.65 fee.
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Generics price cap is up by 500%
The government has increased proposed maximum prices for generic drugs by up to 500 per cent after the UK's biggest manufacturer threatened to stop production.
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Turned to good account
Consultants' traditional resistance to appraisal is being broken down by a few trusts which are taking the first steps towards assessment. Alison Moore reports
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Court in the act
Preparing for the Human Rights Act will be the key to avoiding litigation and damaging publicity. Peter Edwards and Peter Marquand report
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In brief: Department of Health advertising budget
There has been a six-fold increase in the Department of Health advertising budget since the Labour government came to power. In 1997-98 it stood at £2.27m, rising to £8.63m in 1998-99, and £14.83m in 1999-2000. Spending rose particularly on advertising for blood donation, nurse recruitment, NHS Direct, smoking, and winter ...
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Special adviser to toil not spin
Scottish health minister Susan Deacon has appointed Dr Colin Currie as a special adviser.
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In brief: Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs
The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs has called for 'a radical curtailment of methadone-related deaths' as a priority in cutting the number of drugs-related deaths.
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BMA defends doctors after annus horribilis
Doctors' leaders' have launched a passionate defence of the profession after admittting that a series of high-profile scandals has dented patient trust.
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Trust chief resigns after waiting-list irregularities
Plymouth Hospitals trust chief executive Arthur Wilson has resigned following an investigation into the management of waiting list figures which found 'irregularities' and 'unacceptable practice'.
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NHS Confederation to appoint new chair at AGM
Dianne Jeffrey will become chair of the NHS Confederation at its annual general meeting tomorrow, taking over from Catherine McLoughlan who has steered the organisation through considerable changes over the past three years. Ms Jeffrey is chair of Community Health Care (North Derbyshire) trust, chairs the confederation's policy advisory group ...
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In brief: Alan Milburn
Health secretary Alan Milburn has announced a £54.5m investment in primary care groups and primary care trusts. PCTs and PCGs will be required to draw up primary care investment plans showing how they plan to spend the money, which will be allocated via health authorities.