News – Page 997
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NewsAcademics criticise the pace of change
Academics have warned MPs the pace of the government’s reforms on commissioning will endanger the NHS, even if they are good policies in principle.
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NewsMigration caps may jeopardise service quality and safety
Proposed limits on migrants from outside the European Economic Area could affect the ability of trusts to continue providing high quality patient care, NHS Employers has warned.
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NewsEx PCT chief exec loses £1m pension in tribunal case
A primary care trust chief executive who was dismissed one month before he was due to qualify for a an enhanced pension package worth up to £1m has lost a discrimination case.
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NewsNHS cancer spending queried by National Audit Office
Huge variability in regional cancer spending suggests worrying inefficiency, the National Audit Office has warned.
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NewsBoards urged to improve cost-saving measures
Scottish health boards should improve the way they compare costs to help tackle budget constraints, a report has found.
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NewsEaston criticises 'appalling and self-interested' NHS culture
National director for improvement and efficiency Jim Easton has claimed staff in the NHS hate learning from each other and put professional pride before the care of patients.
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NewsSHAs to set senior managers' pay at aspirant CFTs
NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson’s decision to leave aspirant community foundation trust pay decisions with strategic health authorities could be a barrier to appointments, unions have warned.
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Sturgeon stops NHS consultant awards
An awards scheme for NHS consultants will be halted in a move to save up to £2m for frontline services, health secretary Nicola Sturgeon has said.
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NewsMPs want power to scrutinise DH spending plans in detail
The Department of Health may have to start justifying its detailed spending plans to the Commons health committee, HSJ has learned.
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NewsCNO to step down in March
Chief nursing officer for England Dame Christine Beasley is to retire in March it has been announced.
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NewsiPhone app rates NHS services
A free iPhone application that allows patients to keep track of their NHS appointments and rate the services they use has been launched by former health minister Lord Darzi.
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NewsStephen Dorrell: the ‘main game’ is delivering efficiency
The health committee chair argues the white paper should not be the NHS’s top priority. Instead, he tells Sally Gainsbury, the service should take its lead from its chief executive
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NewsPCT talent to be assigned to consortia
Primary care trust managers will be assigned to emerging GP consortia to add “influence” and limit the loss of talented staff, under national plans being developed by NHS East of England chief Sir Neil McKay.
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NewsBMA calls for GP consortia elections
The future leaders of GP consortia should be elected, with the process overseen by local medical committees acting as “honest brokers”, the British Medical Association has said.
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NewsDH claims retaining top managers is a priority
Retaining talented primary care trust and strategic health authority mangers in the system is a “top priority”, the Department of Health’s new permanent secretary has said.
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NewsGovernment to set out social care plans
The government will today set out further details of its thinking on reform of the system of long-term care for the elderly in England.
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NewsChildren's hospital told to improve cleanliness
Health inspectors have called for a number of improvements to a children’s hospital in Scotland following an unannounced visit.
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NewsAndrew Lansley defends NHS reforms
The health secretary has defended the government’s plans reform the NHS and insisted that there will be accountability in the new commissioning structure.
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Managers warn against cuts
Two thirds of public sector managers say the government’s short-term budget cuts will prevent many public services from tackling long-term issues, according to a survey.
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NewsLancashire PCTs to review funding for 70 procedures
PCTs in Lancashire have become the latest to consider restricting NHS funding of a range of procedures to save money.