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NewsWakefield District PCT managers face axe
More than 40 management positions at Wakefield District Primary Care Trust are in jeopardy as part of wider cost-cutting measures, the Yorkshire Post has revealed.
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NewsOne-stop health advice service launched
Health secretary Nicola Sturgeon will today launch the new NHS inform one-stop health advice service.
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NewsMinimum alcohol price policy announced
Manchester city centre could be the first in the country to set a minimum price for the sale of alcohol, it has been announced.
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NewsAssembly defends NHS pay protection
The Welsh Assembly has defended its decision to protect the salaries of top NHS executives who have fallen victim to restructuring changes at the health service.
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NewsCoalition in 'reckless gamble' with NHS, says Burnham
Labour has accuse the coalition Government of a “reckless gamble” with the NHS which the party claims will throw the service into chaos.
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NewsNHS reforms 'boosting interest in foreign patients'
Government proposals to lift a cap on the proportion of income NHS hospitals can earn from private work led to a surge in interest in attracting patients from abroad, it has been reported.
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News'NHS not immune to cuts', warns Scottish BMA
Scottish doctors leaders said it would be “naive” to think the NHS can be immune from the impact of public spending cuts, it emerged.
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NewsDominic Dodd to stay on at Royal Free Hampstead
The interim chairman of the Royal Free Hampstead trust is to carry on in the position for the next four years.
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HSJ KnowledgeEmbracing collaborative working in the NHS
As the NHS sees unprecedented structural change the spirit of working together must move into action, says Mike Hay
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NewsMonitor says FT in 'significant breach' of its authorisation
Monitor has declared Poole Hospital Foundation Trust to be in breach of its terms of authorisation.
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NewsGPs could be forced to take on ex-PCT managers
Many primary care trust managers are likely to be able to transfer into similar roles within GP commissioning consortia, regardless of whether or not GPs want them, employment experts have told HSJ.
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NewsDoubt over removal of DH ‘shackles’
Tensions are emerging in government plans to remove the “shackles” of central control by liberating foundation trusts and strengthening regulators.
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NewsImprovement work must continue, NHS Institute chief warns
Work on improving the quality of NHS services must not lose momentum, the NHS Institute for Innovation and Improvement chief executive has warned following plans to axe his organisation.
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NewsLegal concern over private patient income cap
Government plans to lift the cap on foundation trust private patient income leaves it vulnerable to action under EU state aid law, private hospital operators have told HSJ.
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NewsFoundation trust proposals raise tough borrowing question
The government has left wide open the question of whether foundation trusts will be able to finance major investments with commercial loans - and risk seeing their taxpayer funded property sold off if they default.
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NewsPatient safety agency cut involvement cash
The National Patient Safety Agency more than halved its spending on patient and public involvement over the last four years.
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NewsGoodwill could net GPs £8bn
GP practices could earn at least £8bn from selling the “goodwill” tied up in their practices, figures from the DH suggest.
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CommentSteve Preston on how to win through redundancy
The challenging public service picture is changing redundancies in the health service from rarity to stark reality.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to avoid breaking procurement law
The law surrounding procurement is becoming more bidder friendly – so clients beware, says Adrian Parker
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NewsHealth ministers spend £60,000 on travel
Health ministers have spent almost £60,000 on travel during their month and a half in office, figures show.