News – Page 882
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NewsLung cancer causing 1,000 'unnecessary' deaths a year
At least 1,000 Britons with lung cancer are dying needlessly each year because they are not offered surgery, according to new research.
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NewsTwo in five adult abuse cases 'at home'
Almost half of alleged abuse towards vulnerable adults takes place in their own homes, according to new research.
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NewsNHS workers vote to strike
NHS staff and managers have voted to strike at the end of the month in protest at planned changes to public sector pensions.
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NewsExclusive: equality concern as eight in 10 CCGs led by men
An HSJ analysis has revealed the great majority of emerging clinical commissioning groups are led by men.
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'Amicable resolution' to United Lincs whistleblower saga
A trust has reached an “amicable resolution” with a former chief executive who was sacked after whistleblowing to NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson about pressure to meet government targets.
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NewsJoint commissioning plans need to 'go further', Future Forum lead urges
Clinical commissioning groups need to work with councils to increase the scale of joint commissioning arrangements, a key figure in the NHS Future Forum has told HSJ.
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NewsExpert panel to debate pathology services - free online Q&A for HSJ readers
Pathology services are set to transform over the next few years - but what shape will they take and what practical problems will organisations encounter? HSJ puts together an expert panel to answer your questions in a live online Q&A session.
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NewsCQC investigation finds improvements still needed at the Pilgrim Hospital
There is still a risk of patients “being exposed to poor care” at the Pilgrim Hospital in Lincolnshire, according to the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsKing's Fund warns Monitor is at risk of 'political interference'
Monitor faces a “considerable” risk of failing in its role as an economic regulator and is too vulnerable to interference by ministers, the King’s Fund has warned.
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NewsNational framework launched for clinical commissioning leadership development
A national framework has been launched for buying leadership development for clinical commissioners.
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NewsGPs underperforming on quality and outcomes face 'serious questions'
Scores of GP practices in deprived areas are consistently failing to demonstrate clinical quality under a national incentive scheme, analysis by HSJ has found.
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NewsSocial enterprise staff deals could create 'two tier workforce'
Health unions are warning of a growing “two tier workforce” as social enterprises replace NHS terms and conditions with their own employment packages.
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NewsWiping kidney waiting list could save £650m
Clearing the kidney transplant waiting list for could save the NHS £650m over five years, according to a new donor charity.
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NewsLack of hospital surgery networks risking more child deaths
It is “vital” that paediatric surgery networks are established across the country to reduce the risk of child mortality, according to a major patient safety report.
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NewsFlexible GP registration schemes piloted
Pilot schemes are being launched to enable patients to have more flexibility over registering with a GP close to their workplace.
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NewsGovernment increases pensions offer by '8 per cent'
The government has made unions a renewed offer on pensions that it claims equates to an 8 per cent increase on previous proposals.
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NewsLansley: I will ensure access to NHS services
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has said it will “remain incumbent” on him and his successors to provide a comprehensive health service via the NHS Commissioning Board and clinical commissioning groups.
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NewsMonitor examines FTs' patient guarantees loophole
Monitor has revealed it is examining a potential loophole that could allow foundation trusts to escape the patient guarantees laid out in the NHS constitution.
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NewsWhistleblowers challenge government over protection
A group of NHS whistleblowers plans to challenge the government over the level of protection provided to staff who raise concerns.
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NewsGP contract: BMA and government agree on choice and 0.5 per cent rise
The government and GP representatives have agreed to pilot methods of increasing choice of general practice.