All Health Service Journal articles in 7 April 2008
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Royal College of Surgeons elects president
John Black has been elected president of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, replacing Bernard Ribeiro.
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Royal College of Physicians publishes annual report
The Royal College of Physicians has published its annual report.
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Three more ISTCs get green light
Three more phase two independent sector treatment centre schemes have been given the go-ahead by the Department of Health and Treasury's value for money reviews.
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Working time directive concerns for junior doctors
The introduction of the European working time directive in August could hit junior doctor training, the British Medical Association has claimed.
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NHS Choices vision revealed
A report outlining the Department of Health's vision for the future of NHS Choices has been unveiled.
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Staffordshire ambulance safety warning
Staffordshire Ambulance Service trust took risks with the safety of patients, staff and volunteers, the Healthcare Commission has found.In an investigation covering April 2004 to June 2007, the commission found problems relating to the poor management of controlled drugs, emergency ambulance volunteers and its out-of-hours GP service.
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GPs committee issues guidance on extended access
The British Medical Association GPs committee has drawn up guidance to explain changes to the GP contract on extended access.
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Wales draws up plans to stop hospital violence
The Welsh Assembly is to draw up an action plan on tackling violence and aggression in hospitals and other health centres.
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Unions criticise NHS pay deal
Eight unions representing health sector workers have joined forces to criticise the multi-year pay offer for NHS staff announced this week.
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£45m earmarked for biomedical research
The Department of Health is to invest £45m in 12 new biomedical research units as part of a drive to prevent, diagnose and treat heart disease, asthma and obesity.
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Staff survey points to poor communication
The views of thousands of NHS employees have been published in the Healthcare Commission's fifth annual staff survey.The survey reveals that, while staff are generally satisfied in their jobs, communication with senior management is often seen as poor.
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BMA Wales calls for tougher drink-driving limits
The British Medical Association Wales is calling for a reduction in the permitted blood alcohol level for driving.
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Report reveals extent of hospital malnutrition
Thirty-one per cent of adults transferred between hospitals are at risk of malnutrition, according to a report published today.
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Sunbed use raises cancer risk by 75 per cent
Eight out of 10 sunbed users have increased their risk of a life-threatening form of skin cancer by around 75 per cent, according to Cancer Research UK.
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Schools start cervical cancer immunisation programme
A £64m cervical cancer immunisation programme will begin in Scottish schools on 1 September.
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Agenda for Change pay award agreed
The Department of Health, NHS Employers, Unison and the Royal College of Nursing have agreed on a proposed three-year pay package for all NHS Agenda for Change staff.The proposal includes acceptance in full of the 2008-09 NHS pay review body's recommendations for a 2.75 per cent pay rise for nurses ...
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New film aims to help people with breast cancer
A new film commissioned by Breast Cancer Care has been released to help support people with secondary breast cancer.
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Poll reveals managers' plans to cut carbon footprint
Sixty per cent of NHS managers are developing plans to reduce carbon emissions in the health service, a poll carried out by the NHS Confederation has revealed.
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DH publishes climate change guidance
The Department of Health has issued new guidance on tackling climate change and promoting sustainable communities to improve health and reduce health inequalities.