All Service redesign articles – Page 160
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Exclusive survey: winning over NHS staff could be Brown's first big challenge
He may have thrown money at the NHS, but Gordon Brown looks set for a rough ride from staff, judging by the results of HSJ's survey, writes editor Richard Vize
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Comment
BMA must engage, not take cheap shots
'Shouting from the sidelines will secure more newspaper column inches than engagement, but it will achieve less'
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Health secretary suggests elected PCT boards and a new constitution
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has suggested further reforms for NHS accountability, including directly elected primary care trust boards and a new constitution.
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Leaders claim bullies thrive and middle managers are left to fail
The NHS lacks strong leadership and does not develop and support its middle managers, an NHS Confederation report has warned.
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Report points to NHS culture of bullying and bureaucracy
'Middle managers need more support to survive in the treacherous terrain between their bosses and clinicians'
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Cameron pledges to enshrine NHS principles
David Cameron said a Conservative government would increase spending on the NHS and scrap 'politically-driven central targets' - but not push through further reorganisations.
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Website offers chance to rate NHS
Patients are being asked to rate and comment on NHS services on a website launched this week.
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Scottish health secretary rejects healthcare competition
Scottish health secretary Nicola Sturgeon today told the NHS Confederation annual conference that the Scottish government rejects the idea that competition in the healthcare market was the 'route to improvement'.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Donaldson urges delegates to learn from medical errors
Chief medical officer Sir Liam Donaldson paid tribute to the victims of medical errors in his speech on patient safety delivered to the NHS Confederation.
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DoH report promotes health partnerships
Partnerships for Better Health, a new Department of Health report, explains how the government can help non-statutory, commercial and not-for-profit organisations promote healthy living and deliver public health goals. The report uses case studies and best practice tips to encourage local partnership working.
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PCTs ignoring orders on patient group involvement
Primary care trusts do not expect patient groups to influence commissioning as demanded by the Department of Health, a survey has found.
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Think for yourselves, Nicholson tells managers
Local managers should look to the Department of Health less for guidance and 'get on' with their job, NHS chief executive David Nicholson will tell the NHS Confederation's annual conference today.
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Robinson slams NHS strategy obsession
NHS leaders must learn to lead their organisations on a 'day-to-day basis' and not get confused with a health service 'grand plan', management guru Sir Gerry Robinson has said.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Morgan 'ashamed' of public disputes
Public slanging-matches are damaging the health service, the NHS Confederation chief executive has warned.
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NHS Confederation rolling news: Hewitt hits out at media 'myths'
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt used her speech to the NHS Confederation's annual conference to acknowledge a 'difficult, often bruising' year and to attack media 'myths'.
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New guidance on promoting equality in procurement
The Department of Health has issued new good practice guidance on promoting equality in procurement.
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Tories set out vision for NHS
Conservative leader David Cameron and shadow health secretary Andrew Lansley have set out plans to improve autonomy and accountability in the NHS.
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Reports call for NHS autonomy
New research by Ipsos MORI claims that seven out of 10 people believe politicians should not be involved in the day-to-day running of the NHS.
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Will Gordon Brown make a difference to the NHS?
Don't forget, now is your last chance to take part in HSJ's reader survey of what the NHS can expect under incoming prime minister Gordon Brown.
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HSJ Knowledge
New dataset to improve renal care
The Information Centre for health and social care.has introduced a new national renal dataset, which will provide the NHS with the information it needs to plan future renal services.