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    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The Royal College of Nursing has launched a consultation to gauge NHS members' views on the government's improved pay offer. The results of its indicative ballot have also been released, showing more than 95% of nurses wanted a ballot on strike action against the original staged pay award. The new ...

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    Remove DoH from the NHS, says academic

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The government should consider an 'alternative' comprehensive spending review which proposes new models of funding for the health service, according to a report published later this month.

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    Temp manager sentenced for £300k fraud conviction

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    A manager who stole more than£300,000 from the health service was last week sentenced to a year in prison.The news comes as the NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service annual performance report this week revealed that fraud cost the NHS over£7m in 2006-07.Michael Buckley was working for a temporary ...

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    Victory for NICE as High Court rejects drugs firm complaints

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has had its integrity upheld after fending off its first High Court legal challenge.The organisation's victory over its decision not to recommend the use of certain drugs to treat Alzheimer's disease was seized on as a sign that its processes were fair.But ...

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    Autumn relaunch for skills

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The knowledge and skills framework is set for a relaunch this autumn to address its lagging implementation in many trusts.The Social Partnership Forum, made up of NHS Employers, the NHS trade unions and the Department of Health, will lead a relaunch of the Agenda for Change careers framework from mid-September.The ...

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    Trust in bully probe praised for progress

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    A hospital trust has been praised for the way it has tackled problems of bullying and harassment.The Healthcare Commission said East Sussex Hospitals trust had made 'significant progress' in improving communication and relationships between staff since its initial investigation in 2004-05.Trust chair John Lewis said: 'While the commission found that ...

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    2,000 in move to own homes

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Nearly 2,000 people with learning disabilities are to be moved into their own homes after the DH announced £175m in funding for primary care trusts to close NHS institutions.

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    When will NHS digital dreams become a reality for patients?

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The internet is helping feed the public's huge appetite for information. But with NHS websites struggling to live up to their potential and fears of a 'digital divide', how is the health service going to meet this challenge? Alison Moore reports

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    All Our Yesterdays

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    August 15, 1941, Public Assistance Journal and Health & Hospital ReviewThe distinction between “war injuries” and “war service injuries” was outlined this week.War injuries could be sustained by anyone and could include physical injuries caused by the discharge of any missile, the use of any ‘weapon, explosive or other noxious ...

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    Weird world health

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    End Game’s family once had a cat that suffered a stroke and is ashamed to say that until this tragic event occurred, they did not realise that felines were subject to such health events, thinking that they were limited to humans.Now more evidence of the health problems that can be ...

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    Trusts advised not to settle women's back pay claims

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Trusts have been urged not to settle back pay claims from women who claim they were unfairly treated before the introduction of Agenda for Change.

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    Home births to be included in payment by results tariff

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Home births will be included in the payment by results tariff next year to support choice for women the chief executive of NHS has announced.

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    Maternity networks invited to bid to become early adopter sites

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Maternity networks are being invited to bid to become early adopter sites to speed up the implementation of Maternity Matters.

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    Agencies cost less

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Agency doctors are up to£4,500 a year cheaper than locums from the NHS's own staffing bank, research claims.Independent healthcare analyst Laing and Buisson compared the cost of employing doctors through commercial recruitment agencies with hiring from NHS Professionals (NHSP), the in-house agency used by more than 60 health trusts.It found ...

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    Airborne medics save lives claim helicopter charities

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    A charter for air ambulances is fuelling debate over the future roles of air and land ambulances. Four independent air ambulance charities have signed up to new standards including a commitment to 'pre-hospital care doctors' on flights.

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    Warning for 'optimistic' foundations

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Foundation trusts could see one of their freedoms curtailed if they continue to make 'overly optimistic' predictions about their performance.

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    DoH to push choice policy using payment by results

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    The government has announced it will begin using payment by results to drive choice.

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    Agency docs are 'cheaper than locums'

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Agency doctors are up to £4,500 a year cheaper than locums from the NHS's own staffing bank, claims new research.

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    CfH pulls paid-for google link

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Typing 'where did all the money go' into Google until recently directed users to the website of the Department of Health's IT programme.

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    HSJ launches revamped website

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    HSJ has launched a new-look website featuring extra content and designed to be easier to use.