All Health Service Journal articles in 19 May 2008
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Northern Ireland suicide inquiry released
Co-ordination and delivery of Northern Ireland's suicide and self-harm prevention strategy could be improved by appointing a designated suicide prevention director, a report by the Northern Ireland Assembly's committee for health, social services and public safety has found.
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Safe drinking campaign launched
The Department of Health has launched a campaign to tell drinkers how many units of alcohol are in their drinks and to drink within safe limits.The campaign will use TV, radio, billboard and press adverts to show the number of units in individual drinks, explain how to stay within recommended ...
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Ivan Lewis begins national dignity tour
Care services minister Ivan Lewis has today begun a six-month nationwide tour of services to ensure they are being delivered in ways that promote patients' dignity.
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Scotland earmarks £43m to tackle hepatitis C
Scottish public health minister Shona Robison has announced £43m is to be dedicated to tackling hepatitis C.
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NHS London chair to step down
NHS London chair George Greener has announced he is to resign from his position for family reasons.
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Non-communicable diseases are biggest threat - WHO
Non-communicable diseases are now the world's biggest killers, according to a new report by the World Health Organisation.World Health Statistics 2008 found that chronic conditions such as heart disease and stroke are now the chief causes of death globally, with leading infectious diseases such as diarrhoea, tuberculosis and malaria becoming ...
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Scotland sets out healthcare infrastructure plans
The Scottish government has announced its plans for infrastructure investment to secure new hospitals, schools and transport projects.
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Worries making older people ill - Help the Aged
One in four older people in the UK have become so worried about the future that they are making themselves ill, according to a new report by Help the Aged.
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Report points to hormone replacement therapy 'misconceptions'
Hormone replacement therapy is surrounded by 'misconceptions and misperceptions', according to a new report.
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King's College Hospital foundation trust appoints chief
Tim Smart has been appointed chief executive of King's College Hospital foundation trust.
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Sickle cell patients neglected by NHS, report claims
The serious health needs of 12,000 people with sickle cell disease in the UK are being neglected by the NHS because not enough is known about the condition or its treatment, according to a report published today by the National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death.
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Women left out of top jobs at DH
The Department of Health has missed its target for the proportion of women in its top management posts by 10 per cent.
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Whistleblowing handled badly, survey shows
Just under half of nurses say their organisation handles whistleblowing badly, a survey by Public Concern at Work and Nursing Standard has found.
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BMA strike threat on hold
Union GMB has withdrawn its planned strike action against the British Medical Association, which was due to take place on Thursday.
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Health Foundation appoints new chair
Sir Alan Langlands has been appointed chair of the Health Foundation.
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New measures to improve care for elderly
A group of experts will advise the NHS on better services for falls and fractures under new plans to improve care for older people.In a speech to the King's Fund, health secretary Alan Johnson also announced a review of footcare services and promised more work to reduce waits for hearing ...
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Screening help for people with disabilities
Resources to help women with learning disabilities in Wales understand and access breast and cervical screening will be unveiled by health minister Edwina Hart today.
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Public to quiz Scots health boards
Local people will be able to quiz NHS leaders directly at annual review meetings of health boards, the Scottish government has announced.
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Call for better primary care for BME groups
Primary care trusts and GPs must work more closely together to find ways to improve primary care for black and minority ethnic groups, says a new report.
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British drinking habits raise worries
Many adults are ignorant of safe drinking guidelines and a fifth of 11 to 15 year olds say they have tried alcohol.