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Maidstone trust drops closure plans
A trust has abandoned plans to centralise emergency trauma and orthopaedic work – despite having the support of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel and the health secretary.
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World class commissioning league table: PCTs exceed expectations in year one
Primary care trusts have made a solid start on world class commissioning and 27 have led the way with green lights for strategy, board governance and finance.
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Super-trust bidders aim for London lead
London’s would-be “super-trusts” claim it would be disastrous for the capital’s international research standing if any of them were not accredited.
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Chris Ham slams anti-competition guidance
Agreements between hospitals over the provision of specialist services could be seen as a criminal breach of competition rules.
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NHS is a 'brutal' place for its leaders
The NHS is a “brutal” and “arbitrary” system in which to be a chief executive, according to leaders interviewed by the NHS Confederation.Its report, Reforming Leadership Development… Again, examines whythis area is reformed so often. Health minister Lord Darzi’s leadership proposals in his next stage review are the fourth reorganisation ...
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Mental health trust may scan for weapons and drugs
Airport style scanners for weapons and drugs could be installed in mental health wards, a leaked email seen by HSJ has revealed.
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NewsDonaldson's alcohol proposal deserves attention, say economists
The chief medical officer’s proposals for a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol “merit some serious consideration,” the Institute for Fiscal Studies says.
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Triple red rated PCT outlines its transformation plans
The chief executive of one of the poorest performers in this year’s world class commissioning process has promised his primary care trust will be “a different organisation” by next year.
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Services missed opportunities to prevent killings
A mental health patient who killed four people was let down by systemic failures, professional errors and a lack of resources, an investigation has found.
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Treasury PFI scheme could be funded by NHS underspends
NHS capital underspends could be clawed back by the Treasury to fund its plans to lend money to stalled private finance initiative schemes, HSJ has been told.
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Sir Michael Rawlins reappointed NICE chair
Sir Michael Rawlins has been reappointed as chair of the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence after a special exemption to allow him to extend his tenure.
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FT chief resigns ahead of watchdog report
A foundation trust is facing a “crisis of public confidence” after its chief executive and chair resigned ahead of a Healthcare Commission report. Monitor has stepped in to appoint replacements at Mid Staffordshire foundation trust, which gained foundation status on 1 February last year.
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North West clocks up highest green scores
The best performance on commissioning was in the North West.
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Mark Britnell confirms DH is still mulling over PCT freedoms
The range of perks that will eventually be on offer to the best performing commissioners is still being hammered out by the Department of Health and the Treasury.
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NHS chiefs forced to defend Agenda for Change
MPs have attacked health chiefs for failing to ensure Agenda for Change delivered promised gains in staff productivity.
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DH consults on speeding up drug decisions
Health minister Lord Darzi has launched a consultation designed to speed up access to new drugs and reduce variation between primary care trust areas.
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Chair named for south east London super-trust
A chair has been appointed to the proposed merged hospital trust in south east London.
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NHS told to learn from 'exemplary' military healthcare
NHS accident and emergency services should take lessons from the 'exemplary' care provided to injured troops on the front line, the Healthcare Commission has urged.A Healthcare Commission report published today praises field hospitals for reaching casualties quickly, ensuring staff receive excellent training and using innovative approaches to treatment.
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Practice based commissioning drive begins in Brent
The first project in a new government funded drive to improve practice based commissioning has been launched in Brent.
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Wales announces hospital improvements
Welsh health minister Edwina Hart has announced capital funding for a list of new hospital equipment and building improvements.