All Regulation/inspection articles – Page 149
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Pilots making little difference
Pilots designed to drive the government's flagship policy of shifting services from hospitals into the community have made little difference, according to research.
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Commissioning's stakeholders design their world-class future
Primary care trusts that demonstrate they are 'world-class commissioners' could be rewarded with foundation trust-style freedoms.
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Scotland urged to look beyond GPs for out-of-hours services
NHS boards will have to look beyond GPs to provide primary care out of hours if services are to be sustainable, Audit Scotland has warned.
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Timely action will save lives and restore public confidence
'Media coverage of mental health killings obliterates shades of grey'
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Finance chiefs confess to burying bad news
Trust chief executives and finance directors are reluctant to publish bad financial forecasts for fear of losing their jobs.
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Nursing council publishes fitness to practise report
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has published its annual fitness to practise report for 2005-06.
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Hilary Thomas on differing points of view
Regulations should enable hospital and community settings to work together on care appraisals, says Hilary Thomas
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Dental association calls for amnesty on financial penalties
The British Dental Association has called for an amnesty on financial penalties against dentists who failed to complete their units of dental activity target in 2006-07.
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Comment
Community engagement needed to combat elder abuse
The shocking report of the parliamentary joint committee on human rights again reveals alarming levels of elder abuse and poor standards of care in hospitals and care homes.
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Report on maternity services in Wales launched
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales has launched its overview report on maternity services in Wales.
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National patient choice survey results
Nearly half of patients say they have been offered a choice of hospital for their first outpatient appointment, according to a MORI survey for the Department of Health.
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Infection video tool launched
The Department of Health has co-launched an online video tool to help tackle Clostridium difficile.
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Older people not receiving enough mental health support
More than 3.5 million older people with mental health problems are not receiving enough services or support, according to an independent inquiry supported by Age Concern.
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Human rights let down by existing law
Human rights should be enshrined in health service delivery, according to a report calling for new duties to protect the rights of older people in hospitals and care homes.
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High Court drugs ruling marks latest skirmish in war of words
The High Court ruling upholding the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence's decision over medication for Alzheimer's is just the latest skirmish in what promises to be protracted manoeuvring over drug use and pricing.
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Victory for NICE as High Court rejects drugs firm complaints
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has had its integrity upheld after fending off its first High Court legal challenge.
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Care homes must do more to protect elderly
Care homes and hospitals should have new obligations to protect the rights of older people in their care, according to a report from the parliamentary joint select committee on human rights.
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HSJ Knowledge
Born under a bad sign
Perinatal depression is gaining a higher profile, with. a drive to increase awareness and provide wider access. to specialist provision. Emma Dent reports
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Inquiry calls for action on age discrimination
Age barriers to mental health services must be removed to end widespread discrimination against older people, a national inquiry has found.
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Inquiry calls for action on age discrimination
Age barriers to mental health services must be removed to end widespread discrimination against older people, a national inquiry has found.