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CommentAct now to tackle the pressure of long term cancer care
The impact of an ageing population on the NHS
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NewsNAO urges action on 'gagging orders'
Ministers have been urged to “get a grip” of so-called gagging orders that have seen millions of pounds handed to government staff.
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NewsManaging director resigns as NHS Direct losing more than £1m a month
NHS Direct is losing £1.5m a month and is likely to exit the NHS 111 market by the end of the year. The director charged with leading its 111 work has resigned following disciplinary action being initiated, HSJ understands.
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NewsAnalysed: The CQC and A&E at Queen's Hospital
In-depth analysis of A&E services at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust
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Blogs
Can clinicians make good managers?
In the new NHS, having the necessary management skills is more relevant than your professional background
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NewsReport: NHS to face chronic nurse shortage by 2016
A government-backed workforce agency has predicted the NHS is likely to have 47,500 fewer nurses than it needs by 2016.
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NewsAnalysed: Poor performers on medical training satisfaction
An analysis of the General Medical Council’s annual junior doctor training survey by HSJ has identified the trusts with the poorest satisfaction rates among trainee medics.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe eight challenges facing hospitals in Europe
Exploring the organisational and cultural characteristics
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NewsRevealed: the 100-fold variation in CCG workforce size
There is a more than a 100-fold variation in the numbers of people employed by clinical commissioning groups, HSJ research has found. The revelation has prompted concern over the viability of smaller CCGs
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NewsNicholson rejects gagging order allegations
Sir David Nicholson has insisted he “absolutely refutes” allegations he has been complicit in a “cover up” about the use of gagging orders in the NHS.
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NewsDoctors 'can opt out' of tables
Doctors will be given the opportunity to opt out of new league tables assessing their performance, it has emerged.
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HSJ Local
Hospital to publish ratings of consultants
Patients at a hospital will now be able to see how well their doctor is performing thanks to published ratings of consultants.
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NewsThousands of junior doctors raise safety concerns
One in 20 junior doctors working in hospitals are concerned about patient safety, according to the General Medical Council’s annual training survey.
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HSJ KnowledgeThe case for increased nurse staffing levels
The cost and impact on patients of hiring more hospital nurses
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: Low paid staff offered route to top clinical jobs
Thousands of lower-paid NHS support staff could be given a path into top clinical jobs after Health Education England revealed plans to redirect part of the service’s training budget
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HSJ KnowledgePrepare for the impact of new whistleblowing laws
A guide to the new requirements and responsibilities
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News
Take part in HSJ and the King's Fund's survey on women and healthcare
HSJ wants to hear your views on women and leadership in the NHS.
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NewsGP workload 'doubled in a decade', Gerada tells MPs
Family doctors are fully booked for same-day appointments as soon as they open because of rising demand, the head of the GPs’ professional body has warned.