News – Page 1508
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NewsScottish Labour criticises 'staffing madness'
The NHS in Scotland employs twice as many administrators as it does doctors, Labour claimed today.
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NewsPathfinder consortia revealed
HSJ has obtained the names of the 54 organisations that will spearhead the government’s plans to hand commissioning over to GP consortia.
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NewsNHS Sheffield chief executive goes to top leadership role at DH
NHS Sheffield chief executive Jan Sobieraj is to be seconded to the Department of Health to work on leadership.
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NewsBolton trust to change its name
Royal Bolton Hospital Foundation Trust is to change its name from April 2011, with the public being asked to vote on alternatives.
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NewsDrunk tanks proposed to take pressure off services
Drunk tanks and booze buses should be used to take some of the burden of intoxicated people off the hands of the health service and the police, a report has said.
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NewsScottish distinction awards to be scrapped
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has called for distinction awards for the country’s top doctors to be scrapped and replaced with a new system of bonuses available to all NHS staff.
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NewsCoalition to fight EU on maternity leave extension
The government is to argue against European Parliament proposals to extend the amount of maternity leave on full pay to 20 weeks, arguing that the move would lead to “unacceptable” costs.
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Welsh compensation payments rise
Welsh health boards have paid out £20m more in medical negligence claims this year compared with last year, new figures show.
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NewsHospital trust announces merger proposals
A second non-foundation trust has this morning announced plans to merge with a foundation trust.
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NewsTrafford forced to drop integration plans in favour of merger with FT
A Manchester hospital trust has had to abandon its plans to become an integrated care trust in order to attain foundation status.
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NewsCoventry trust appoints chief exec
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire Trust has appointed a permanent chief executive.
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NewsRoyal Surrey appoints new chair
The Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust board of directors and council of governors have appointed Peter Dunt as its new chair.
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NewsSurge in 999 calls puts ambulance crews under pressure
The NHS is coming under increased pressure due to the cold weather, with some ambulances struggling to move along icy roads and a rise in 999 calls.
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NewsBlood donors urged to make special effort
Blood donors are being urged to make a “special effort” to keep their appointments after freezing temperatures led to sessions being cancelled.
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NewsPCT chief execs leave for national roles
Three primary care trust chief executives have left their organisations for full time roles developing the new commissioning infrastructure.
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NewsHSJ webcast on mental health and NHS productivity
HSJ readers can watch a new webcast on mental health and productivity.
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NewsLetwin called in to scrutinise Lansley's plans
Cabinet minister Oliver Letwin is to re-examine Andrew Lansley’s plans for the NHS, prompting Labour to claim it is a sign of “how isolated the health secretary has become”.
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NewsMental healthcare requires 'radical' overhaul
There must be “radical” changes to how mental health services are organised with less “unnecessary use” of hospital beds, an expert has said.
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NewsNHS 'too reliant' on junior doctors
Patients are being left in the hands of junior doctors because there is no adequate consultant cover on weekends, according to a new report.
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News'The new era will require major structural changes'
This week we launch The Hospital Landscape, an online hub providing best practice support to hospitals in the changing environment.