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NewsBlood service privatisation criticised in Commons
Privatising parts of the National Blood Service could put people off donating as they would see companies profiting from their generosity, an MP said today.
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Campaigners credited with Forestry U-turn targets NHS reforms
Campaigners credited with playing a large role in the Government U-turn on selling off forests have turned their attentions to NHS reforms.
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NewsBMA votes against rejecting entire Health Bill
The British Medical Association has voted not to reject the entire health bill in a secret ballot.
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NewsHinchingbrooke failing to protect patients, says CQC
Hinchingbrooke Healthcare Trust is failing to protect patients from “unsafe or inappropriate care, treatment and support”, the Care Quality Commission has ruled
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NewsRejecting Health Bill will weaken doctors' influence, warns BMA chair
The British Medical Association’s council chairman has called for unity among the profession as doctors prepare to vote on their responses to the government’s health reforms
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NewsPublic sector executives face performance reviewed pay
Executives in the public sector should have 10 per cent of their pay held back and awarded only through good performance at the end of the year, under “radical” proposals by a government-commissioned report.
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NewsMajor supermarket chains back responsibility deal
Seven of the country’s largest food retailers have joined the government’s controversial responsibility deal, which is aimed at improving public health while avoiding regulation.
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News'Presumed consent' proposal to Westminster withdrawn
A request to the UK government to introduce presumed consent for organ donation has been withdrawn by the Welsh Assembly.
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NewsInfection control 'will be hit by nursing cuts'
Progress made in tackling hospital infections in Scotland could come under threat if nursing numbers are cut, representatives of the profession has warned.
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NewsDH 'reneging' on cancer drugs fund pledge
The Department of Health stands accused of reneging on a pledge to provide extra money for cancer drugs after admitting the £200m pot will be mainly funded by clawing back primary care trust budgets.
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NewsLib Dems rebuke leadership over NHS reforms
Nick Clegg sought to soothe anxious Liberal Democrats after they dealt him a sharp rebuke over the coalition’s controversial NHS reforms.
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NewsNHS reform vital to treating long-term conditions, says Lansley
The NHS will not be able to meet the demands of people with long-term conditions such as diabetes and asthma unless it changes, according to the health secretary.
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NewsSNP announces health pledges ahead of election
The SNP has announced plans for a £30m scheme to improve the early detection of cancer, aimed at saving more than 300 lives each year.
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NewsHealth bodies withdraw from alcohol policy
Leading health organisations have slammed the government’s “responsibility deal” on alcohol and refused to sign up as partners.
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NewsGMS agreement to reward GPs for saving money
Nearly a tenth of practices’ performance related pay could be linked to the rationing of NHS resources from April under an agreement between GPs and NHS Employers.
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NewsCommissioning Support for London to be closed
An agency that has received nearly £70m to support London’s commissioners is being shut down after just two years in existence.
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NewsDepartment rejects blood services claims
The Department of Health has rejected claims that it plans to privatise areas of the NHS blood service.
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NewsNHS complaints regulations overhaul announced
New regulations to speed up the NHS complaints procedure in Wales have been announced by health minister Edwina Hart.
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NewsWebsite launched to send messages to NZ health workers
A website has been set up for people to send messages of solidarity to health workers in Christchurch, New Zealand, in the aftermath of the earthquake last month.
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NewsLansley halts reconfiguration plan
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has forced a rethink over a planned reconfiguration at Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust following a meeting to discuss his “four tests” for service changes.