News – Page 1601
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NewsLondon trusts top of patient complaints list
London hospitals are the subject of more serious patient complaints than any other type of secondary care trust, a review by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman Ann Abraham reveals.
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NewsBMA should 'rethink' private sector opposition
Doctors leaders should not block private sector involvement in healthcare provision, the body representing independent providers has said.
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NewsShadow health team confirmed
The Labour Party has confirmed the ministerial responsibilities that will be covered by its shadow health team.
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NewsNHS IT supplier agrees contract 'efficiencies'
BT – one of the major NHS IT suppliers – has agreed changes “designed to deliver efficiencies” in its government contracts.
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NewsMaternity ward sealed off over skin infection
A maternity and neo-natal ward where two babies and a mother fell ill with a skin infection has been sealed off.
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NewsNHS not safe from cuts, Confed warns
Cut backs in social care will cause “major problems”, the NHS Confederation has warned ahead of the comprehensive spending review.
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NewsScotland to press ahead with free prescriptions
The Scottish government will press ahead with plans to scrap prescription charges entirely, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed.
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NewsCall for action on alcohol pricing
Health groups have called for the government to act to tackle the “plague” of illness caused by cheap alcohol after it was revealed that youngsters could get drunk for half the price of a bar of chocolate.
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NewsPublic finance adviser joins Mid Staffs inquiry
Former public finance adviser to the treasury Sir Adrian Montague has been appointed onto the Mid Staffordshire public inquiry team.
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NewsHigher compensation payouts rejected
Hundreds of people contaminated with infected blood will not receive higher compensation payments to match those in the Irish Republic, the government has announced.
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NewsReckitt Benckiser fined for anti-competitive activity
Household goods giant Reckitt Benckiser has been fined £10.2m for abusing its dominant position in the supply of its Gaviscon heartburn treatment to the NHS.
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NewsVetting and barring scheme judgement awaited
The High Court has “reserved judgement” on a judicial review of staff vetting procedures, following a two day hearing.
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NewsJudge rejects union call for white paper judicial review
Unison has lost its High Court bid to force the government to consult more widely and thoroughly on proposed changes to the health service.
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NewsQuango cuts confirmed
The government has confirmed that 30 of the Department of Health’s arm’s-length bodies will be abolished.
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NewsChief exec of second Essex PCT cluster named
Three primary care trusts in Essex have confirmed the appointment of a single chief executive.
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NewsSalisbury chief seconded to DH provider role
Salisbury Foundation Trust chief executive Matthew Kershaw has been appointed director of provider delivery at the Department of Health.
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NewsKing's Fund launches debate on NHS leadership
The King’s Fund has launched a commission to assess the leadership and management needs of the NHS.
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News‘Nearly £2bn could be saved’ in NHS property sell-offs
The NHS owns empty or under-used buildings and land that could be sold for £1.45bn, saving a further £521m in revenue costs each year, according to a new study seen exclusively by HSJ.
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NewsPatient care record plan is scaled back
Patient summary care records will not include more information than necessary to ensure safe treatment in emergencies and unplanned care, it has been announced.
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NewsDH turns a blind eye to working time rules
The Department of Health has moved to “limit” the impact of the European working time directive on the NHS, HSJ has learnt.