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Scotland on target for cardiac waiting times
New figures show that NHS Scotland is on track to meet the 16-week waiting time target for heart patients.
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Dental association calls for amnesty on financial penalties
The British Dental Association has called for an amnesty on financial penalties against dentists who failed to complete their units of dental activity target in 2006-07.
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Welsh Assembly battles child trafficking
The Welsh Assembly is to publish draft guidance to help combat the growing problem of child trafficking.
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New prescribing powers for optometrists
Optometrists will now be able to train for independent prescribing powers.
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Choose and book codes
GPs have been reminded of the choice read codes for this year's choose and book direct enhanced service.
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£159m dental shortfall
Dental budgets are facing a £159m shortfall, according to the British Dental Association.
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UK has worst stroke outcomes, study finds
The UK has the worst outcomes for stroke services in western Europe, a study has found.
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Manchester reconfiguration decision
Two hospital reconfigurations in Greater Manchester have been given the go-ahead by the independent reconfiguration panel.
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Conservatives pledge to save district generals
The Conservatives have pledged to save the district general hospital, in what is being widely seen as an opening salvo in the run-up to a possible autumn snap election.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Exclusive: NHS gets first medical director as Sir Liam's role is scaled back
Leading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.
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Acutes slipping on A&E target
An increasing number of hospital trusts are moving further away from the Department of Health's high-profile accident and emergency waiting time target.
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Director resigns
Dr Frank Margison, medical director at the troubled Manchester Mental Health and Social Care trust, has stepped down from his post.
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Exclusive: Mental health killings investigation
Failings in the care of mental health patients convicted of murder or manslaughter are regularly taking up to five years to put right, an investigation by hsj.co.uk has revealed.
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New GP contract bringing benefits, study shows
The general medical services contract for GPs in Wales has improved primary care services but requires some changes, a study by the Wales Audit Office has found.
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Website aims to bridge life expectancy gap
The Department of Health has launched a website aimed at reducing gaps in life expectancy in England.
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Royal College of Nursing appoints HR director
The Royal College of Nursing has appointed a new human resources director.
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BMA withdraws from contract talks
The British Medical Association has withdrawn from negotiations over the staff and associate specialist contract.
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In this week's HSJ
NewsLeading cardiac surgeon and president of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed as the Department of Health's medical director, HSJ has learnt.The government has announced it will begin using payment by results to drive choice. The system, which was designed to standardise the cost ...
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Warning for 'optimistic' foundations
Foundation trusts could see one of their freedoms curtailed if they continue to make 'overly optimistic' predictions about their performance.