All Health Service Journal articles in 1999-11-11 – Page 3
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Primary nursing makes Blair 'hopping mad'
Sources close to prime minister Tony Blair have told senior nurses he is 'hopping mad' with the 'shambles' of nursing in primary care, where there are eight different types of practitioner.
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Short Cuts: Elderly people 'should have bigger say' on services
Elderly people should have a bigger say in shaping local services, according to a report published by the Better Government for Older People campaign. It says older people need more opportunities and better services. By 2041, 41 per cent of the British population will be over 50, compared with a ...
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In Brief: Unison has deferred a strike ballot
Unison has deferred a strike ballot of 350,000 members offered a 3 per cent pay deal following a government signal that it could switch to long-term pay deals for health service workers not covered by pay review bodies.
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In Brief: Government's announcement of review of services for people with learning difficulties
The Foundation for People With Learning Disabilities has welcomed the government's announcement of a strategic review of services for people with learning difficulties.
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Anger over breast-care unit plans
Proposals for a radical shake-up of Leicester's hospitals have triggered a backlash over a £1m breast-care unit.
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Deacon's move sparks resignation of chair amid shake-up controversy
The chair of Fife health board has resigned following intervention by Scottish health and social services minister Susan Deacon in controversial service delivery changes.
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MSF demands probe into victimisation allegation
Health union MSF is calling for a Department of Health investigation into allegations of victimisation of trade union members at Bedford Hospital trust.
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Short Cuts: ACHCEW clashes with BMA over confidentiality
The Association of Community Health Councils for England and Wales is seeking legal advice over British Medical Association guidelines which it fears will compromise patient confidentiality. Director Donna Covey urged the BMA to 'look again' at its guidance on confidentiality and disclosure of health information, in particular the assumption that ...
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DoH accuses drug firms of 'profiteering'
The Department of Health and drug suppliers have clashed over who is responsible for the rocketing cost of unbranded medicines.
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Short Cuts: People over 65 are refused treatment on the NHS
One in 20 people over 65 has been refused NHS treatment, including breast cancer screening, heart transplants and coronary care, says an Age Concern survey of age discrimination in the NHS. Director Sally Greengross called on the government to end the 'national epidemic of ageism' in the NHS and ensure ...
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NHS faces £200m new year deficit
Health authorities and trusts could see in the new year with a £200m deficit, according to a survey by the Healthcare Financial Management Association.
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