All articles by Louise Hunt – Page 2

  • News

    Human rights let down by existing law

    2007-09-20T00:00:00Z

    Human rights should be enshrined in health service delivery, according to a report calling for new duties to protect the rights of older people in hospitals and care homes.A joint committee on human rights report this week said existing legislation does not sufficiently protect and promote the rights of older ...

  • HSJ Knowledge

    Pioneer teams are overcoming anger

    2007-09-10T18:23:00Z

    A programme for aggression management in secure psychiatric settings trials the latest international research, reports Louise Hunt

  • HSJ Knowledge

    The long engagement

    2007-08-23T00:00:00Z

    A new initiative is aiming to secure a future where medics embrace management. A sound plan or wild optimism? Louise Hunt reports

  • News

    Confed pushes for action on climate change

    2007-08-09T00:00:00Z

    The government has been urged to pay greater attention to the role the health service can play in tackling climate change.

  • HSJ Knowledge

    Social enterprise: a rich seam of ideas

    2007-07-02T00:00:00Z

    Trailblazing pathfinders are using new funding to create choice and breathe new life into communities. Louise Hunt reports

  • News

    Concerns raised over accuracy of PCT benchmarking

    2007-06-07T00:00:00Z

    Doubts have been raised over the accuracy of the latest quarterly hospital episode statistics following reports of problems with data collection, HSJ has learned.

  • News

    DoH launches national special interest framework

    2007-05-03T00:00:00Z

    A national accreditation framework for GPs and pharmacists with special interests has been launched by the Department of Health. It aims to ensure standards of care in the community are equivalent to those in the acute sector.

  • News

    SHA kicks off engagement bid

    2007-01-01T00:00:00Z

    Internet forums for managers and doctors are to be set up by NHS North West as part of its attempt to achieve 'world-class' clinical engagement.