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NewsRight to receive treatment within 12 weeks takes effect
Patients in Scotland have a legal right to receive treatment within a maximum 12 weeks of diagnosis after new laws came into force.
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NewsReorganisation to blame for Nottingham bed crisis
An investigation into what caused thousands of elective operations to be cancelled at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has blamed the hospitals’ own reorganisation of services.
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NewsBMA ballot plan in Scotland pensions dispute
Doctors in Scotland could strike again if a row over pensions is not resolved, with tougher industrial action planned this time around.
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NewsForced mergers create larger failures - Corrigan
The government should not force underperforming hospitals to merge together because such strategies simply create larger failing NHS organisations, a report suggests.
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NewsEXCLUSIVE: NHS info chief predicts US-style revolution
Health services in England can be revolutionised through the replication of US reforms to boost citizen participation and transparency, the NHS’s information chief has told HSJ.
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NewsDoctor revalidation set to begin by December
The revalidation of doctors should begin by December this year, the General Medical Council will inform the health secretary tomorrow.
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NewsHuge variation in CCG staff numbers
There will be huge variation between clinical commissioning groups’ internal staff numbers and their reliance on independent support services, according to the first analysis of the structure of the new groups.
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NewsA&E performance at its worst for seven years
More trusts failed the four hour accident and emergency target in the first quarter of 2012-13 than in any first quarter since 2004-05, a King’s Fund analysis has found.
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Lib Dems call for better access to psychological therapy
The Liberal Democrats have called for the improved access to psychological therapy programme to be extended beyond 2014 and to be included in the NHS Outcomes Framework.
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NewsBoard mandate may be shortened
The government is preparing to significantly shorten and simplify its mandate to the NHS Commissioning Board, HSJ has learned. It comes in the wake of widespread criticism of the draft version.
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NewsGo-ahead imminent for £425m PFI rebuild
NHS North of England this week said it hoped to see final government approvals secured by the end of this month for a £425m rebuild of the Royal Liverpool Hospital, funded largely through the private finance initiative.
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NewsCQC warns of independent sector failings
Almost two fifths of independent sector mental health units do not comply with rules set out in the Mental Health Act, according to Care Quality Commission data.
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NewsLib Dems vote against local pay
The Liberal Democrats have voted overwhelmingly to adopt a policy opposing local pay in the public sector, in a move expected to put new pressure on employers considering breaking away from national deals.
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NewsNew Monitor board structure unveiled
Foundation trust regulator Monitor has announced a restructure of its executive team in preparation for its new responsibilities as a regulator for the entire healthcare sector.
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News111 redundancy cost fears mount
NHS Direct has warned it could face unnecessary redundancy costs if new NHS 111 providers refuse to follow Department of Health orders to protect staff terms and conditions.
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NewsNumber of nurses falls again
Numbers of nurses working in the NHS fell again in June, according to the latest workforce statistics.
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NewsHSJ Efficiency Award winners announced
The winners of the HSJ Efficiency Awards 2012 were revealed on Tuesday.
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NewsGMC investigates complaint against Dame Barbara Hakin
The General Medical Council has launched an investigation into a complaint against national director for commissioning development Dame Barbara Hakin, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsStruggling Worcestershire drafts in neighbouring providers
Health authorities in Worcestershire have held talks with neighbouring NHS providers as part of a major review of acute services in the county, it has emerged.
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NewsExclusive: Government faces Lib-Lab challenge over Health Act regulations
The government is facing a joint Labour-Liberal Democrat challenge to Health Act regulations which impose restrictions on the membership of clinical commissioning group governing bodies.