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NewsNHS austerity drives income fall for private mental health hospitals
The income of privately-run mental health hospitals fell by 3.3 per cent in 2011, driven by the start of the NHS’s unprecedented savings drive, according to a new report by market analysts Laing & Buisson.
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Morecambe Bay mulls judicial review bid over vascular row
STRUCTURE: University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has warned it may seek judicial review of a decision to transfer its inpatient vascular services to a neighbouring trust.
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NewsHunt admits IT plans are ‘brave’ as report lays bare challenge
A report published alongside Jeremy Hunt’s announcement that the NHS should be paperless by 2018 has underlined the difficulties the NHS faces in hitting the target in just five years.
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AWP criticised in more homicide cases
PERFORMANCE: Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust has been criticised for the care of three more patients who committed murder or manslaughter.
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NewsHospitals 'must tackle surgery infection rate'
People recovering from surgery get infections far more often than is being reported, according to a university-led study.
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NewsPlan to tackle breast cancer with prevention
Women with a family history of breast cancer could be offered preventative medication on the NHS under new plans outlined by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence.
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Herts trust in list of top gay friendly employers
WORKFORCE: Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has been judged to be one of the top 100 gay-friendly employers in the country.
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London ambulance rates well in Stonewall index
WORKFORCE: London Ambulance Service NHS Trust has been judged to be one of the top 100 gay-friendly employers in the country.
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Weston opens extra beds as emergency admissions rise
PERFORMANCE: Weston Area Health Trust has opened an additional ward to cope with increasing demand over the winter months.
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Liverpool trust in list of top gay friendly employers again
WORKFORCE: Liverpool Community Health Trust has been judged to be one of the top 100 gay-friendly employers in the country.
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Notts trust is top gay friendly health organisation
WORKFORCE: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust has been judged to be one of the top 100 gay-friendly employers in the country.
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Sussex research finds Wii can help children with movement difficulties
RESEARCH: Sussex-based research shows using the Wii Fit could aid the development of children with movement difficulties, according to local NHS organisations.
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Pennine Care in partnership with care home company to provide post-discharge care
COMMERCIAL: Pennine Care Foundation Trust has entered into a partnership with care home company Meridian Healthcare Limited to provide post-discharge care in Tameside and Glossop.
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Portsmouth deficit balloons to £8.1m
FINANCE: Portsmouth Hospitals Trust had run up a £8.1m deficit – more than twice the size of the one planned – by the end of October.
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Commissioners query Portsmouth cancer performance
PERFORMANCE: Commissioners have issued a contract “query notice” to Portsmouth Hospitals Trust after it failed to meet three key cancer waiting time standards.
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Out of hours change blamed for emergency performance flop
PERFORMANCE: A sharp decline in emergency waits in Portsmouth has coincided with a new primary care out of hours contract coming into force.
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AWP appoints new medical director
WORKFORCE Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust has appointed Hayley Richards as its new medical director, succeeding Arden Tomison who is retiring.
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The Min to close inpatient neuro services
STRUCTURE: The Royal National Hospital for Rheumatic Diseases Foundation Trust is to cease providing inpatient neurological rehabilitation services from the end of March.
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MP sticks up for Virgin contract in Surrey
COMMERCIAL: Conservative MP for Woking Jonathan Lord claimed in a parliament debate last month that community services in part of Surrey had improved since they were taken over by Virgin.
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Cuts in east region will damage mental health services says BMA
Mental health services in Norfolk and Suffolk will be damaged by fresh proposals outlined by the local trust which include staffing cuts, doctors have warned.