All News articles – Page 2053
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GPs reluctant to deal with mental health
GPs are reluctant to meet a rising mental health workload that is taking up almost a third of their time, according to a national survey by mental health charity MACA.
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Days like this
Cook's warning. . . Conservative voters unhappy. . . Heckler interrupts Clarke. . . Pressure on doctors. . . Pharmacists snub offer. . .
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To catch a thief
The announcement that children and pensioners will be required to provide proof of their age to claim free prescriptions is only the latest stage in a growing war against fraud in the NHS. Seamus Ward reports
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In Brief: fraudulent claims
New checks have been introduced for people claiming free prescriptions. From last week, people over 60, under 16 or under 18 and in full-time education could be asked to prove entitlement. The DoH estimates the NHS lost £27m through fraudulent claims from these groups last year.
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In Brief: Dyfed Powys
Dyfed Powys health authority has agreed to a Welsh Ambulance Services trust proposal to pilot five 24-hour stations in Powys. The plans follow concerns about the level of cover in rural areas. HA chair Margaret Price welcomed the proposals, which will be reviewed in six months' time.
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In Brief: Merger
Proposals to merge Mount Vernon and Watford Hospitals trust with St Albans and Hemel Hempstead trust are going out to public consultation. The consultation document sets out two options for change - continued partnership between the two organisations or a merged trust. But Angela Killick, chair of Mount Vernon and ...
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Cavity brawls
On the eve of a public poll over whether or not to treat Scottish water with fluoride, Barbara Millar revisits the debate over its safety
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Interfering busy bodies
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Huge rise in market share for 'big three' private operators
The 'big three' private hospital operators have seen a 'dramatic' leap in market share which has left them with 60 per cent of the market, according to industry analysts.
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NHS beware Tory Foxtrot with a Trojan horse
It's hard to concentrate on, say, Tory conference health policy when there is so much distracting noise offstage. All last week in Blackpool we could hear Lady Thatcher, Ken Clarke and Co banging around on the conference fringe like ageing rock stars.
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HR director promotes 'joint training' benefits
NHS human resources director Hugh Taylor has publicly backed the idea that healthcare professionals could benefit from joint training.
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Crash, bang, wallop
The NHS Primary Care Group Alliance has smashed through the credibility barrier and is now prepared to push its weight around. Mark Crail braved its conference
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Milburn back to finish what he started
Alan Milburn's return to the Department of Health this week was met with an almost universal welcome.
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In Brief: Avon and Western Wiltshire Mental Health trust
Avon and Western Wiltshire Mental Health trust looks set to become the sole provider of mental health services in Swindon and Wiltshire following a period of consultation among user groups, local councils, trusts and health authorities. Services are currently provided by three trusts, including Avon and Western Wiltshire Mental Health ...
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Welsh Assembly in security review
The Welsh Assembly is to investigate the lessons to be learned from an armed incident which 'crippled' an entire hospital.