All Health Service Journal articles in 2007 – Page 48
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Trusts to be held to local promises, says NHS chief
Primary care and acute trusts are to be held to account for the promises they make to their local populations, according to NHS chief executive David Nicholson.
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WHO highlights new hope for malnourished children
The World Health Organisation and associates have highlighted new evidence on the treatment of malnutrition.
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MPs claim temp nurses mask poor management
Managers are attempting to 'mask' poor workforce planning by over-spending on temporary nurses, according to an influential MP.
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Hillingdon to invite private commissioner
The first primary care trust has been given the go-ahead to invite the private sector to run part of its commissioning function.
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Confederation opens doors to private sector
Private sector healthcare providers are set to become full members of the NHS Confederation as the NHS Partners Network joins the organisation, HSJ understands.
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Tide turns on health secretary's 'undermining' local influence
The health secretary's influence over local decisions means the system has 'no credibility', according to key observers. Oliver Evans reports on moves to curb her power
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Patient opinion website increases its scope
The independent website that allows patients to comment on their NHS experience is set to become available throughout the country this week.
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Low priority for lung disease, says charity
The British Lung Foundation says a low priority is given to lung disease by health services in the UK and claims people with a lung disease feel let down by the NHS.
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Food safety warning over warm weather
The Food and Drink Federation has warned that extra care should be taken with food in warm weather.
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Mens health toolkit launched
The Men's Health Forum has produced a toolkit to assist primary care trusts in providing gender sensitive services.
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Extended medical assessment for veterans
A free mental health assessment for veterans of conflicts in the Falklands and Afghanistan has been launched.
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Increase in patient choice awareness
The percentage of patients aware of and offered choice continues to rise, according to figures published by the Department of Health.
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Minor injuries are part of growing up, says charity
Children need wilder places to play where they can take risks, says the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
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Overseas dentists face new exam
The General Dental Council will replace the international qualifying examination for overseas dentists with a new overseas registration examination this September.
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July pay rise for Scottish NHS staff
NHS staff in Scotland will receive a 2.5 per cent unstaged pay award next month.
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Report addresses fairness in the NHS
The British Medical Association has published a report on how the NHS can ensure disabled people are treated fairly.
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Mental Health Bill amendments
The government has made new amendments to the Mental Health Bill.
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New initiative reaches out to carers
A 'New Deal for Carers' consultation has been launched by the Department of Health.