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NewsAnalysis reveals 12pc drop in nurse training places
Nurse training places have been cut by more than 2,500 in three years, an investigation has revealed, sparking one expert to warn of a “national disaster” in care.
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HSJ LocalAnalysed: North West’s vascular controversy spreads to Lancashire and Cumbria
Discontent over the Cheshire and Merseyside vascular reconfiguration has spread across the North West
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NewsExclusive: Mid Staffs inquiry report delayed further
The long awaited final report of the public inquiry into the scandal at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust is set to be further delayed, HSJ has learnt.
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NewsDoctors working at smaller trusts attract more complaints
Smaller hospital trusts have higher number of complaints per doctor than larger organisations, a new analysis of data from the General Medical Council has revealed.
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Cornish staff 'unconvinced' by strategic partnership plans
WORKFORCE: Staff representatives at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust are “unconvinced” by plans to work with other public sector organisations in the county to deliver back of house services.
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Royal Cornwall A&E performance back on track
PERFORMANCE: Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust achieved the four-hour accident and emergency target for the first time in 2012-13 during July.
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Gloucestershire patients rate telehealth
PERFORMANCE: Almost 90 per cent of patients receiving telehealth services in Gloucestershire would recommend the service to their friends and family, an anonymous survey by NHS Gloucestershire has found.
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East Kent pilots improved training for trainee docs
WORKFORCE: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is one of 16 trusts that have received investment in pilot schemes to improve doctor training.
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Pioneering gastro unit opens at Brighton and Sussex
STRUCTURE: A pioneering investigation unit that will enhance gastro-intestinal services for children has been officially opened at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital.
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Dementia strategy author joins Sussex Partnership
WORKFORCE: A well-respected psychiatrist involved in improving the care of people with dementia is to take up a senior research post in Sussex.
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AQP contract offered for Sussex hearing services
COMMERCIAL: Commissioners in Sussex have issued a tender for the provision of adult hearing services, under the any qualified provider policy.
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New nursing director confirmed at East Sussex Healthcare
WORKFORCE: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has appointed Alice Webster as its new director of nursing after a stint as interim.
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Minister wades in against East Sussex reconfig plans
STRUCTURE: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has attracted opposition from a transport minister to its plans to restructure some services between its two main hospitals.
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Southampton trust pioneers new cerebral palsy rehab treatment
RESEARCH: A new rehabilitation programme pioneered in Southampton can halve the recovery time for children with cerebral palsy who have undergone hip surgery.
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Southern Health takeover of Ridgeway Partnership approved
STRUCTURE: The Cooperation and Competition Panel has approved the merger of Southern Health Foundation Trust and Oxfordshire Learning Disabilities Trust.
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NewsNew health ministers' portfolios unveiled
The Department of Health has announced the full ministerial portfolios for its new team of junior ministers.
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NewsMajor survey finds increased support for public spending
The results of the British Social Survey have been published, showing the proportion of people who want to see more public spending has increased for the first time in nearly a decade.
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Health workers trained to spot human trafficking
Doctors and nurses are being given advice on how to spot the victims of human trafficking.
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NewsNew minister admits government 'screwed up' on NHS reform
A newly-promoted health minister has admitted the government “screwed up” its handling of its controversial NHS reforms.