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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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When will NHS digital dreams become a reality for patients?
The internet is helping feed the public's huge appetite for information. But with NHS websites struggling to live up to their potential and fears of a 'digital divide', how is the health service going to meet this challenge? Alison Moore reports.
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Union 'gobsmacked' by ambulance funds blow
North West Ambulance Service trust has admitted it can only afford to buy 35 of the 128 ambulances it needs to replace, raising questions over the reconfigured service's buying power.
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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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9When will NHS digital dreams become a reality for patients?
The internet is helping feed the public's huge appetite for information. But with NHS websites struggling to live up to their potential and fears of a 'digital divide',.how is the health service going to meet this challenge? Alison Moore reports
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GPs urged to refer directly to the independent sector
Western Cheshire primary care trust has told doctors across its patch to refer orthopaedic patients needing hip and knee replacements directly to an independent sector treatment centre because it is under-used.
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Darzi pledges not to tinker
Junior health minister Lord Darzi has pledged not to 'tinker' with the tools of reform as part of his Next Stage review of the NHS.
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GP tendering could herald new era of competition for practices
A scheme allowing primary care trusts greater sway over GP services could be the 'tip of the iceberg' in exposing family doctors to competition.
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Massive inaccuracies mar GP patient choice website
Primary care trusts and GP practices will be asked to correct widespread mistakes on the Department of Health's flagship NHS Choices website.
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Darzi takes the blows as review develops
'Darzi says his rapid consultations around the country, as he prepares his interim report for October's comprehensive spending review, demonstrate widespread support for the current direction of reform'
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Established GPs prepare to feel the heat of big business
'Running a practice may not be a huge money-spinner for commercial firms, but the rewards from a greater role in commissioning could be considerable'
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Confed pushes for action on climate change
The government has been urged to pay greater attention to the role the health service can play in tackling climate change.
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Ministers face accusation of burying report
The government has been accused of trying to bury a report criticising the failed Medical Training Application Service.
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DoH misses deadline as it fails to deliver own turnaround plan
The Department of Health has missed its own deadline to publish plans on how it will address a catalogue of corporate failures set out in a government review.
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New 'corporate killer' law may see managers in court
A new law on corporate manslaughter could see managers in court.
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Criminal checks fail to exclude staff
Most people who fail criminal background checks while applying for NHS roles are being allowed to keep their jobs.
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Wave three treatment centres axed
The cancellation of the next wave of independent sector treatment centres has raised questions over the government's commitment to using private sector companies in the NHS.
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Deferrals and delays put applications target at risk
Prospective foundation trusts are facing delays to their authorisation of up to six months, Monitor has admitted.
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Agenda for Change aims 'unfulfilled'
The majority of managers have been found to support Agenda for Change even though it overspent by millions of pounds and has failed to increase productivity.
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DoH demands better access for patients
Primary care trusts will have to demonstrate 'tangible improvements' in patients' access to GP services by the end of the year.