All Health Service Journal articles in 18 June 2009
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NewsNHS boards looking at wrong issues, Monitor tells NHS Confed
More needs to be done to boost the quality of NHS boards, regulator Monitor has warned.
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NewsSteve Barnett says it’s 'make or break' for the NHS
The NHS is facing a “make or break” moment in its history, NHS Confederation chief executive Steve Barnett told delegates at the conference today.
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NewsTories will increase NHS budget, Andrew Lansley says
Shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley has confirmed the Conservatives’ commitment to increasing the NHS budget in real terms after 2011 while calling on managers to justify the extra spend.
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NewsStart NHS pay talks now, Steve Barnett urges
NHS Confederation chief executive Steve Barnett has urged NHS employers, politicians and unions to get around the negotiating table now to start discussions about pay after 2010-11.
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NewsBe honest about weaknesses in quality accounts, FTs told
Foundation trusts have been urged to be “honest” with the public about weaknesses in their quality reports and accounts.
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NewsNHS staffing levels 'to remain static'
Funding shortfalls and cutbacks mean NHS staffing levels will likely remain static at best over the next five years, experts have said.
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NewsCampaign to tackle NHS pension 'myths'
NHS Employers is launching a “myth busting” campaign to prevent a backlash from resentful private sector employees struggling in the recession.
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NewsNHS Confederation conference 2009
Pictures and videos from the NHS Confederation conference 2009 in Liverpool
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NewsAndy Burnham: NHS must maintain strength in face of swine flu
It is “vital” that the NHS maintains its national strength as the health service battles a swine flu pandemic, health secretary Andy Burnham has warned.
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NewsBurnham backs review of private patient income cap
Health secretary Andy Burnham has backed a review of the limit on foundation trusts’ income from private patients.
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NewsAndy Burnham makes prevention a mission for the NHS
Health secretary Andy Burnham has said prevention of ill health will be a major plank of health policy on his watch.
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NewsDevolve NHS power, urges Norman Lamb
Liberal Democrat health spokesman Norman Lamb has called for further devolution and local accountability in the NHS.
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NewsAndy Burnham refuses to match Conservative promises on spending
New health secretary Andy Burnham has refused to match or better his political shadow’s pledge to give the NHS “real terms” funding increases from 2011-12.
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NewsAndy Burnham promises to overhaul NHS targets
Health secretary Andy Burnham has promised to “deep clean the target regime”.
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NewsTake on more risk to increase share of health market, private companies told
Private companies must take on more risk if they want to gain a bigger share of the primary and community care market.
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NewsWHO declares swine flu pandemic
The World Health Organisation has declared a swine flu pandemic.
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NewsPlan for cuts, David Nicholson warns NHS Confed conference
NHS chief executive David Nicholson has warned the NHS must plan for real terms cuts, despite protestations from the government and the Conservative opposition that they would continue to give it real terms increases. Read on for video interviews with David Nicholson and managers attending the NHS Confederation conference 2009 ...
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NewsMark Britnell quits NHS for private sector
HSJ has learned Mark Britnell, NHS director general for commissioning and system management, is to join consultancy KPMG.
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HSJ KnowledgeLes Howell on the importance of NHS IT policy
Lew Howell talks about how disparate IT policies in the NHS are causing critical problems that can only be solved by implementing a national policy
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HSJ KnowledgePat Holman on the NHS Confederation conference 2009
The chief executive of Norfolk and Waveney Mental Health foundation trust talks about proposals made at the conference and her vision for the future