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Resignation over MTAS row 'could weaken' BMA
The resignation of British Medical Association chair James Johnson could weaken the power of the doctors' union, according to the NHS Confederation.
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Mental Health Alliance divided over clinical roles
The Mental Health Alliance, which was formed to oppose the Mental Health Bill, has split following a dispute over planned changes to staff roles.
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New ways of working regional workshops
Following a national launch on 25 April, there will be a series of.regional launches to support the implementation of new.ways of working throughout the summer.
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Violent patients: legal dilemmas
The NHS has a.legal duty to provide 'reasonable services', but this does not include a legal duty to continue the services if the patient is being unreasonable.
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New ways of working progress report is launched by CSIP
The new document is aimed at everyone working in mental health and looks at ways staff can share responsibility and work more flexibly within teams.
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A flexible approach from new ways of working
The new ways of working programme.is about developing enhanced and new roles for mental health staff so as to deliver effective, person-centred care in a way that is personally and organisationally sustainable.
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DoH scales down 'unfair' junior doctor selection system
The controversial selection system for trainee hospital consultants has been drastically scaled down amid mounting anger from junior doctors.
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Have trusts turned the corner, or just papered over the cracks?
As a raft of swiftly implemented cost-cutting measures hits home, panic over NHS finances has largely subsided. Alison Moore looks at the implications of breaking even
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New management teams tackle commissioning
Six management teams have been appointed to manage the North East's 12 primary care trusts after fears that last year's mergers did not go far enough to encourage strong commissioning.
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Senior appointments: Mascie-Taylor tipped to land new NHS medical director role
Leeds Teaching Hospitals trust medical director and former acting chief executive Hugo Mascie-Taylor tops the shortlist for the new NHS medical director, HSJ understands.
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Healthy staff will enhance outcomes
The NHS should take the lead in preventing long-term conditions in the workplace, write Simon Leary and Caitlin Francis
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NHS chief executive Nicholson creates new team to lead 'third stage of reform'
NHS chief executive David Nicholson has promised that the creation of a new senior team within the Department of Health will deliver a 'different kind of leadership to support local NHS staff'.
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New champion for patients and public
Health minister Andy Burnham has announced the appointment of Arthritis Care chief executive Neil Betteridge as the new national patient and public champion.Mr Betteridge will work with local NHS, key stakeholders and patient groups in an attempt to help deliver the Government's target to reduce waiting times by 2008.
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NHS chief warned over 'damning' contract report
MPs are preparing a scathing indictment of the consultant contract, NHS chief executive David Nicholson was warned this week.
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Briefing document aims to tackle 'misunderstanding and misinformation' management 'myths'
A 'myth buster' defending NHS management is to be sent to MPs, influential media figures and other key opinion leaders, the NHS Confederation has announced.
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New head of commercial relations at NHS Confederation
Andrew Escott will join the NHS Confederation as head of commercial relations. He will head up a six-strong commercial relations team with a remit of building links between the NHS, the commercial sector and government.Mr Escott joins the confederation after nearly six years at public relations firm APCO Worldwide, where ...
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Health visitor posts being lost daily, says Amicus
At least one health visitor job is being lost every day according to Amicus and the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association.The latest workforce statistics show a 4.5 per cent drop in the number of full-time equivalent health visitors in the year to September 2006. The union says the figures ...
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National Patient Safety Agency appoints new medical director
The National Patient Safety Agency has announced the appointment of Dr Kevin Cleary as its new medical director.Dr Cleary will join the NPSA from West London Mental Health trust, where he is currently clinical director of adolescent forensic services and consultant child and adolescent forensic psychiatrist. He will take up ...
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Maggie Rae on Leadership
It is common for me to be asked: 'What's it like heading up health inequalities and local delivery at the Department of Health?' Some people think it is tough but actually it is a privilege. I have a view of the best in good practice and work with some of ...