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New alcohol and drug service to begin in Norfolk

2012-09-07T16:16:00Z

SERVICES: A new treatment and recovery service for people with alcohol and drug problems will start in Norfolk next year.

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Ipswich judged compliant by CQC

2012-09-07T16:13:00Z

PERFORMANCE: The CQC has judged Ipswich Hospital to be full compliant against its standards following an unannounced inspection in July.

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18-week target met by Peterborough and Stamford

2012-09-07T16:12:00Z

PERFORMANCE: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust managed to meet the 18 referral to treatment standard for admitted patients in July, although the board heard there were still challenges in sustaining it.

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Peterborough and Stamford forecasts reduced deficit

2012-09-07T16:08:00Z

FINANCE: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust is reducing its forecast deficit from over £54m to £52.5m - and has pushed back the date when it is likely to need external funding to December.

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CQC criticises Broomfield Hospital for lack of planning

2012-09-07T16:05:00Z

PERFORMANCE: Broomfield Hospital has been criticised for its use of care planning in a Care Quality Commission report.

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Essex primary care centre failed to carry out staff checks

2012-09-07T15:58:00Z

PERFORMANCE: A diagnostic service run from a primary care centre in Essex has been criticised by the Care Quality Commission for not carrying out pre-employment checks on staff.

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Coventry and Rugby CCG appoints new members

2012-09-07T11:56:00Z

WORKFORCE: Coventry and Rugby Clinical Commissioning Group have appointed a chairman and three new lay members to the their governing body.

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Peer review finds 'serious concerns' at Mid Staffs

2012-09-07T09:00:00Z

A peer review of breast cancer surgery services at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has uncovered a catalogue of concerns and safety fears - despite the trust assessing them as being largely compliant with national standards.

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Mid Staffs board supports re-opening of A&E

2012-09-06T17:14:00Z

PERFORMANCE: The board of Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has voted in favour of re-opening the accident and emergency department at night, nine months after it was closed due to safety fears.

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Care UK contract sparks protests

2012-09-06T16:25:00Z

COMMERCIAL: NHS North of Tyne is facing angry opposition to its decision to award the contract for running a GP practice to private provider Care UK.

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Barnet and Chase Farm working with Royal Free on merger

2012-09-06T16:17:00Z

STRUCTURE: Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust is working with the Royal Free London Hospital Foundation Trust on a merger, it announced today.

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Salisbury appoints interim chief

2012-09-06T11:10:00Z

Chief operating officer Peter Hill has been appointed interim chief executive of Salisbury Foundation Trust following the resignation of Caspar Ridley, who is leaving the trust after less than a year.

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Neil Goodwin steps down as North Cumbria interim chief executive

2012-09-05T16:20:00Z

WORKFORCE: Neil Goodwin has stepped down as interim chief executive of North Cumbria University Hospitals ahead of the planned arrival of a replacement from neighbouring Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust.

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Hull campaigners to march against 'cuts'

2012-09-05T16:18:00Z

FINANCE: Campaigners in Hull have announced their intention to march against Hull And East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust’s plans to make £99m efficiency savings by 2018.

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Northumberland CCG scopes priorities with patients

2012-09-05T16:18:00Z

STRUCTURE: NHS Northumberland CCG is organising discussions with members of the public about its ” future priorities” and to “identify any gaps in services”.

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Nottinghamshire Healthcare launches FT bid

2012-09-05T16:17:00Z

PERFORMANCE: Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust has launched a three month public consultation in prepapration for its bid to become a foundation trust.

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Analysed: Accident and Emergency performance in Surrey

2012-09-05T12:24:00Z

This briefing looks at how the economy will improve Surrey’s A&E performance

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Calderstones begins work on new £7.1m low-secure unit

2012-09-04T16:27:00Z

STRUCTURE: The foundation trust begun construction work in August on a new 32-bed low secure unit for people with learning disabilities.

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Work begins on new Cumbria Partnership dementia assessment unit

2012-09-04T16:18:00Z

STRUCTURE: Building work will begin this month on a £2.6m redevelopment of the dementia assessment unit at Carlisle’s Carleton Clinic, the foundation trust has announced.

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Countess of Chester appoints new chief executive

2012-09-03T17:04:00Z

WORKFORCE: The Countess of Chester has announced the appointment of a replacement for its outgoing chief executive Peter Herring.