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NewsFour nations research reignites row over targets
A report comparing the healthcare systems within the UK has reignited the political row over targets.
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NewsFour countries’ pulses beat to different tunes
The devolved nations of the NHS are showing striking contrasts in productivity and performance, with Scotland’s policy paths in particular appearing to have led its services into a much less healthy state than England’s. Alison Moore reports
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NewsVariations in GP training come under scrutiny
The competence of foreign GPs is to be examined by the General Medical Council following a report recommendation.
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NewsDavid Cameron asked to justify Care UK donation
Health secretary Andy Burnham has written to Conservative Party leader David Cameron demanding information on the £21,000 donation from the wife of Care UK chairman John Nash to shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley.
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NewsSwine flu preparations cost £1bn
The government spent more than £1bn in preparation for a flu pandemic, it has been disclosed.
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NewsBasildon prosecuted over disabled patient's death
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust is being prosecuted over the death of a severely disabled patient.
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NewsTailored care for cancer survivors
Cancer survivors in Yorkshire and Humber have been chosen to trial a new NHS “survivorship plan” that will provide care and services for those living with and beyond the disease.
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NewsAndy Burnham praises 'NHS resilience'
Health secretary Andy Burnham has thanked NHS and social care staff for their “exceptional bravery and commitment” during Britain’s “big freeze”.
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NewsCQC critical over Milton Keynes baby deaths
A hospital that came under fire after two newborn babies died in its maternity unit has failed to implement sufficient improvements, the Care Quality Commission has said.
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NewsTories promise out of hours review
The Conservatives have said that they will review NHS out-of-hours care if they win the forthcoming general election, following the death of a 70-year-old Cambridge man who was given an overdose by an overtired locum.
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NewsDH appoints liver disease tsar to lead national strategy
The Department of Health has appointed Dr Martin Lombard as the first national clinical director for liver disease.
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NewsDepartment of Health defends NHS energy contracts
The Department of Health has defended NHS organisations that have signed cut-price energy contracts that allow gas supplies to be cut off with minimal warning.
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NewsNottingham trust named best in NHS for gay and lesbian staff
Five NHS organisations appeared in the annual list of the UK’s top 100 lesbian, gay, and bisexual friendly employers, published by charity Stonewall.
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NewsAlder Hey to bury final human remains
A grim chapter in the Alder Hey organ scandal will come to an end this month when the last human remains in the possession of the hospital are laid to rest.
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NewsDH funds £20m pilot scheme for thalidomide survivors
The Department of Health is to fund a £20m pilot scheme to help meet the long term health needs of thalidomide survivors, health minister Mike O’Brien announced today.
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NewsRenewed speculation over minimum drink price
Andy Burnham’s comments that some alcoholic drinks are “ludicrously cheap” has renewed speculation that the government could impose a minimum price per unit.
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NewsNMC report highlights midwife shortage
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has said the midwifery profession was “still playing catch up” after a report warned Britain’s rising birth rate was leading to a shortage of staff.
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NewsTories pledge to cut spending immediately
A Conservative government would start cutting back on state spending immediately after taking office if it were to win this year’s general election, shadow chancellor George Osborne said.
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NewsBarking, Havering and Redbridge appoints chairman
Sir David Varney has been appointed chair of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust.
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NewsTrusts could face £500,000 fines for losing patient data
Organisations that lose sensitive data could be fined up to £500,000 under newly approved penalties.