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Easier access to services in North West
Health minister Andy Burnham has announced the next five areas where the Fairness in Primary Care Procurement programme will be rolled out.
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DoH rolls out continuing care framework
Funding decisions related to continuing care will soon be fairer, faster and easier to understand, according to the Department of Health.
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Generic drugs row settled
The Department of Health has announced a joint settlement with Goldshield (Goldshield Group Plc, Goldshield Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Forley Generics Limited) over claims brought against the company for allegedly attempting to price fix in an anti-competitive cartel when supplying generic drugs to the NHS.
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New female doctors outnumber men
Figures released by the British Medical Association show that, among doctors embarking on careers in the NHS in 2006, women outnumber men by almost three to two.
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The virtual ward
The Virtual Ward website provides access to information about positive and innovative practice, as well as.examples of how policy and training can underpin practice. It is available to everyone and can be adjusted to fit.local circumstances.
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LINks must respect patients' wishes when conducting visits
The Department of Health's.limitations on visits to care homes by local involvement networks.(LINks) is, in my view,.a patently obvious ploy to reduce the power of the public to have their rightful say (see 'LINks scrutiny system to bar patient networks from access to key services').
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Why can't LINks have access to care homes?
In your.article on local involvement networks (LINks),.a spokesman from the Commission for Social Care Inspection was reported as.saying they had concerns about giving LINks right of entry to care homes (see.'LINks scrutiny system to bar patient networks from access to key services').
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Most believe the NHS has not improved, survey reveals
A survey released by the British Medical Association claims that 42 per cent of people believe there has been no improvement in the NHS. Over a third, 34 per cent, said they thought the NHS had improved.
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Concerns raised over DoH 'direction of travel'
Serious concerns have been raised about the Department of Health's 'direction of travel'.
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Minority recruitment key to patient care
Recruiting more people from black and ethnic minority communities would improve patient care, increase skills and cut costs, according to a report by the Department of Health Race for Health programme.
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Regulator to clarify HIV/AIDS drug recall
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency is writing to HIV specialists and patient organisations setting out an action plan following the recall of HIV/AIDS drug Viracept (nelfinavir) due to contamination.
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NHS report highlights £510m surplus
NHS chief executive David Nicholson has published the NHS annual report which highlights delivery of a surplus of £510m and reduced waiting times set against rising levels of demand.
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Unison debate on pay strike
Health union Unison will use an emergency debate at its national conference in Brighton tomorrow to call for strike action in response to what it calls a 'miserly' pay settlement.
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New research on social care published
The Department of Health has published new guidance on adult social care.
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DoH seeks input on consent
The Department of Health is asking for opinions on its proposals for research projects involving adults who lack capacity to consent.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Monitor warning over foundation trust mergers
The Department of Health must clarify how failing NHS trusts can be successfully merged with foundation trusts, Monitor's chief operating officer has warned.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: 'Complete transformation' needed to protect environment
Leading environmental campaigner Jonathon Porritt told delegates at the NHS Confederation's annual conference that the NHS needed a 'complete transformation' to help protect the environment. .
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Nicholson slams negative unions
The negative comments of medical and staff unions are 'damaging to the public confidence and staff morale,' NHS chief executive David Nicholson told delegates at the NHS Confederation annual conference.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: mental health czar calls for community treatment orders
Community treatment orders must be implemented in mental health to save lives being ruined by mental illness, a mental health czar has said.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Skills shortage in doctors causes concern for managers
Doctors must learn more people skills such as cultural sensitivity but the NHS must also help them cope with service reform, said NHS managers in a survey.