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In Brief: David Pace
David Pace has retired as finance director of the South Thames region after a 44-year career in the service. Mr Pace began working at Friern Hospital in 1954 and is believed to be the longest serving finance director in the NHS.
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In Brief: Royal College of Nursing
A trust has been urged to improve night staffing levels after a nurse was threatened with a knife by a disturbed patient. A Cumbrian spokesperson for the Royal College of Nursing said North Lakeland Healthcare trust should improve staffing at Penrith New Hospital after an assault on nurse Lynn Morris.
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Sacking of blood authority chair widely applauded
The decision to sack Sir Colin Walker as chair of the National Blood Authority has been widely applauded.
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AIDS charity awaits news of rescue plan
The Treasury is expected to respond by tomorrow to a financial rescue plan to keep open the London Lighthouse centre for HIV/AIDS until its expected sale in September.
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In Brief: Long Term Medical Conditions Alliance
A report for the Long Term Medical Conditions Alliance has concluded that earlier diagnosis and improved referral to specialists would have the greatest impact on the quality of life for people with chronic conditions. The report, based on a survey of LMCA members and other organisations, also says primary care ...
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In Brief: NHS funding problems
NHS funding problems could be exacerbated by the 'hidden' costs of the UK joining up to a single European currency, argues pressure group London Health Emergency in a pamphlet, EMU and the NHS, published last week, price £2.50.
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In Brief: Guidance for nurses
Guidance for nurses working with mental health and learning disability patients has been produced for the first time by the United Kingdom Central Council for Nursing, Midwifery and Health Visiting. It tackles issues such as consent, advocacy, relationships and risk management.
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In Brief: Worthing and Southlands Hospitals trust
Worthing and Southlands Hospitals trust's deficit for 1997-98, was £1m, its board heard last week. Talks are continuing with West Sussex health authority over funding levels for the next 12 months.
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In Brief: National Casemix Office
The National Casemix Office has released the first set of nationally agreed healthcare resource groups for radiotherapy after their joint development over three years with the Royal College of Radiologists. HRGs are designed to help clinicians analyse casemix and understand how resources are being used. The college will assess their ...
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Anger at nurse tender plan
A health authority was accused last week of demoralising staff and potentially fragmenting services by joining with GPs to put community nursing out to tender.
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Lowest wage rate 'won't affect NHS'
The national minimum wage will have no impact on the NHS, according to research.
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Shadow of polio
A poster by Reginald Mount urges people to protect themselves against the disease in an exhibition about the history of needles in medicine. You Won't Feel A Thing is at the Wellcome Trust's History of Medicine Gallery at 183 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE.
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Building up confidence
Reactions to the announcement of 11 new hospital developments, 10 funded by PFI, vary from 'great news' to 'reckless'. Lyn Whitfield reports
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Shouting in Unison
Ministers had an easy ride at union conferences last year. Now the honeymoon is over. Dolly Chadda reports
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You've been framed
Proposals for the new performance framework have won the confidence of the NHS - with some reservations. Mark Crail reports
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Taste of a different vintage
Do they still make 'em like the old days? Barbara Millar on some memorable managers
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All rolled into one
NHS MERGERS Management and Mayhem By Roy Lilley and Eve Richardson Kogan Page 146 pages £14.99
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Why integration falls apart
HUMAN SERVICES INTEGRATION By Michael J Austin Haworth Press 178 pages $60
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Border-line decision
Scotland's health councils believe they are set for a funding boost which will help raise their profile. Barbara Millar reports