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Seasonal cycles
winter planning - Capacity planning is challenging enough without the apparently random variables of winter.But a new model suggests changes are more predictable than we realise.Nathan Proudlove and Chris Brown report
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Largeing it
news focus - Around 8 million adults in the UK are classified as obese.Of particular concern is the rising incidence in children.Now, the National Audit Office is stepping in. Ann McGauran reports
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Halfway home
intermediate care - Short-term intermediate care in nursing homes can prove popular with patients, despite initial doubts about suitability. Ali Zaatar reports on a pilot scheme
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Go with the flow
hospital activity - GP referral patterns are not the only important influence on hospital activity. Ann Mitchell explains
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haven't i seen you before?
Biometric sounds like science fiction - bit It is a real issue for the health service.Sally Whittle reports
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power to excel
The health service is deepening its involvement with Microsoft, even though some observers have reservations.Steve Mathieson reports