All Health Service Journal articles in 15 April 2010 – Page 2
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NewsHospital closures: the taboo has been broken
At the first whisper of a service or hospital closing, local campaigners and politicians launch vociferous protests. But despite this opposition the idea that we need fewer hospitals and beds is gathering momentum, writes Richard Vize
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CommentPaul Corrigan and Bill Moyes on foundation trust autonomy
Five key changes must be fought for if autonomous foundation trusts are to flourish
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LeaderAlternative providers: a good idea is a good idea, whoever had it
After three years editing HSJ I am still struck by the NHS’s antediluvian attitudes to the private and voluntary sectors. It does not want this mirror held in front of it.
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NewsTrusts providing fewer than 2.5 SPAs or planning tougher evaluations
Trusts with fewer than 2.5 SPAs to 7.5 direct clinical care or where there are plans to review SPAsDetailsTrusts that said they are planning tougher evaluations of SPA time Poole Hospital Foundation Trust The Trust is considering a reduction in SPA to 1.5 up to 1 for Trust ...
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NewsPCTs pave the way for GP cash budgets in 2011-12
Primary care trusts in the East of England are planning on giving GP commissioners hard budgets next year, regardless of which party wins the election.
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HSJ welcomes new reporter
HSJ is delighted to welcome our new reporter Ben Clover. Like all the news team, he will also work on HSJ’s sister title Nursing Times.
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NewsDH director leaves for Warwickshire council
John Bolton is appointed interim director of adult services at Warwickshire County Council
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NewsDisputed branch surgery gets go-ahead from government
The Department of Health has sanctioned the opening of a branch surgery at the centre of a long running dispute between NHS Kingston and local GPs.
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NewsOut of hours GP vetting needs clarity
Primary care trusts lack sufficient guidance on how to ensure overseas out of hours GPs have adequate English language skills, the PCT Network has warned.
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SNP go on the attack over NHS funding
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has claimed that the NHS in Scotland would suffer at the hands of a “smash and grab” Labour or Tory government.
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NewsBMA cautious over Tory NHS plans
The British Medical Association has given a cautious response to healthcare plans announced in the Conservative Party election manifesto.
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NewsSenior pay: gap narrows in FT board level salary advantage
Board directors at foundation trusts are still leading the “NHS pay league” but the rest of the service is catching up, latest figures have revealed.
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NewsWhat Royal Surrey Foundation Trust sold
Names of products, dosages and units as described in a freedom of information release from Royal Surrey to Health Service Journal, April 2010.
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NewsFT admits selling low-stock drugs
Drugs controversially sold onto the export market by Royal Surrey County Hospital Foundation Trust included cancer drugs now listed as in short supply to the NHS, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsLib Dems unveil manifesto with pledge to cap managers' pay
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled their manifesto, pledging to protect frontline NHS services by slashing management budgets, scrapping strategic health authorities and capping managers’ pay.
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NewsLabour and Tories set out health plans to woo electorate
Both main political parties have launched their manifestos pledging extended 8am-8pm GP opening hours, free choice of hospital providers and an extension of foundation trusts.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: A Guide to Payment by Results in the NHS for 2009-10
This guide takes you through the ins and outs, says Jane Udall
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Your free pass to an HSJ conference
HSJ is offering interested NHS staff members a special opportunity to attend some of its most popular conferences.
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NewsConservatives launch election manifesto
The Conservatives have launched their election manifesto.
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