All Health Service Journal articles in 20 August 2007
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Working patterns must change for pay benefits to show
A King’s Fund report on the impact of Agenda for Change has said the system was rushed, has exceeded all cost estimates and has yet to show anticipated benefits for patients.The report found that the intended benefits will not be felt unless changes are made to the working patterns of ...
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NHS coping well with MTAS
NHS organisations have coped well in difficult circumstances following changes to medical training recruitment, according to NHS Employers. The organisation said that despite unprecedented numbers of applicants, NHS trusts are confident that they will be able to provide a full and safe level of service in the next few weeks. ...
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Mums more depressed in the North
A survey of mothers has found that the further north mums live, the more likely they are to suffer from post-natal depression. The survey, carried out byparenting support and information website Netmums, found that mothers inScotlandand northernEnglandwere significantly more likely to be suffering from pos-tnatal depression than those in the ...
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Mixed performance in community mental healthcare
Pace of change and improvement in community mental healthcare has been variable and service users are often too little involved in their care, according to a review carried out by the Healthcare Commission and the Commission for Social Care Inspection. It said that although services had improved, some people still ...
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More foundation trusts formed and deferred
A decision on Royal Liverpool Children’s trust becoming a foundation trust has been deferred and an application for authorisation from St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals trust has been rejected.Three more mental health trusts - Hertfordshire Partnership foundation trust, Leeds Partnerships foundation trust and Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber Mental Health ...
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Conservatives bid to 'save' NHS services
Conservative leader David Cameron has vowed to save 29 district general hospitals that the party believes are at risk of losing their accident and emergency and maternity services.
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Call to improve foot care for older people
Older people's bids to stay active and independent are being curtailed by cuts in foot care services, according to charity Age Concern.
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Stigma campaign chief named
An interim director has been appointed to Moving People, a well-being campaign formed by a coalition of mental health organisations and backed by the Big Lottery Fund and Comic Relief.
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Longer ambulance journeys pose greater risk
Longer ambulance journeys put critically ill patients at greater risk of dying, according to research in Emergency Medicine Journal.
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UK cancer survival rates among lowest in Europe
UK cancer survival rates are among the lowest in Europe, according to a new report.
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New measures to tackle Wales' growing drink problem
Doctors' leaders have developed new policy proposals to tackle the increasing alcohol problem in Wales.
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New appointment for nursing council
The Nursing and Midwifery Council has appointed Natalie Salmon as its head of diversity and equality.
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Foundation trusts report £198m surplus
Foundation trusts reported a £198m surplus at the end of quater one, the regulator Monitor has said.
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NICE approves arthritis drug
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has approved the drug rituximab (Mabthera) for patients with severe arthritis in England and Wales.
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Men urged to know the symptoms of prostate cancer
The Prostate Cancer Research Centre has emphasised the need for men and their partners to be better informed about the symptoms of prostate cancer if survival rates are to improve.
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Report on maternity services in Wales launched
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales has launched its overview report on maternity services in Wales.
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Website aims to bridge life expectancy gap
The Department of Health has launched a website aimed at reducing gaps in life expectancy in England.
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Royal College of Nursing appoints HR director
The Royal College of Nursing has appointed a new human resources director.
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New GP contract bringing benefits, study shows
The general medical services contract for GPs in Wales has improved primary care services but requires some changes, a study by the Wales Audit Office has found.
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BMA withdraws from contract talks
The British Medical Association has withdrawn from negotiations over the staff and associate specialist contract.