All Health Service Journal articles in 3 March 2008
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NHS smoking ban flouted
Non-smoking rules are being flouted by patients and staff in two-thirds of NHS hospitals and have led to an increase in litter, according to researchers.Research published in the journal BMC Health Services Research asked three quarters of acute and mental health trusts about the implementation of smoking rules.
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A third of nurses face violence at work, study shows
Research showing UK nurses suffer some of the worst violence in Europe is shocking and shameful, public services union Unison has said.
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Wales to axe NHS parking charges
Most parking charges in NHS hospitals in Wales are to be eliminated for patients, staff and visitors, it is expected to be announced later today.
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Vascular risk assessment launched
The UK national screening committee has published a handbook on vascular risk assessment, including best practice guidelines for assessing and managing such risks.
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Help the Aged publishes caring guide
Help the Aged has developed a guide on looking after parents in later life. It is aimed at carers over 50 and includes guidance on finances and the changing relationship between parents and children.
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Surplus forecast for NHS
Department of Health figures based on the first nine months of the financial year forecast an NHS surplus of £1.8bn.The gross deficit is expected to be reduced to £143m. Seventeen trusts remain in deficit, with the majority in balance.
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Children's cancer plans to be announced
Future plans for children's cancer services in Scotland are due to be announced today by health and well-being secretary Nicola Sturgeon.
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Young women not attending smear tests, Lib Dems claim
Figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that four in 10 women in England under the age of 35 are not attending routine smear tests.
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DH appoints director of patient and public affairs
The Department of Health has appointed Joan Saddler as director of patient and public affairs.
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Changes needed to gastric bleeding practice
The UK Digestive Federation has called for changes in working practices to prevent unnecessary deaths of patients with acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding.
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Opt-out organ donation under debate
MSPs will today debate the pros and cons of introducing an 'opt-out' system to increase rates of organ donation.
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Charities call for better healthcare for offenders
Too many offenders with mental health problems are going to prison rather than getting the healthcare they need, according to mental health and criminal justice charities.
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Doctors raise concerns over 24-hour licensing
The government must continue to monitor the impact of 24-hour licensing on public health, doctors' leaders have said in the wake of a review of licensing law.
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Diabetes nurses could save £100m, study claims
Specialist diabetes nurses could save the NHS £100m by reducing the number of people admitted to hospital, a new study claims.
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£80m to give elderly homes of their own
Local authorities have been invited to bid for a share of £80m of Department of Health funding to build special housing for older people and people with long-term conditions.The 'extra care housing' will offer greater independence and privacy for those who previously had no choice but to enter nursing homes, ...
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Wales launches new mental health training programme
The Welsh Assembly today announced funding for new training at Swansea University that will allow nurses, occupational therapists and psychologists to become 'approved mental health professionals'.
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PCTs share experiences of new dental contract
A report examining the state of NHS dentistry through the eyes of primary care trusts was launched by the Patients Association today.
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GPs accept extended hours under protest
GPs have voted to accept a new deal that will mean most practices opening for longer. But they say they are angry at the way the government handled negotiations.More than nine out of 10 GPs polled by the British Medical Association voted for the first of two options, but 96 ...
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Government sets out plans to boost PCT accountability
The government today unveiled plans for a white paper designed to make public services, including primary care trusts, more accountable to local communities.
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National diabetes director appointed
Dr Rowan Hillson has been appointed the new national clinical director for diabetes, it was announced today.