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CommentCowper’s Cut: Absolutely nobody has a plan (Don’t panic, Captain Mainwaring!)
Andy Cowper opines that currently no one has a plan for the NHS and even though it is scary it is OK
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NewsConcern about service change delay as Hunt replaces Lansley
Andrew Lansley has been sacked as health secretary and replaced by Jeremy Hunt, sparking concern about delays to critical NHS service change plans.
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NewsOne in 10 NHS appointments missed
One in 10 health appointments were missed last year, costing the NHS millions of pounds and delaying treatment for other patients, figures suggest.
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NewsHuge rise in gastric bypass ops
The number of gastric bypass operations carried out by the NHS in England has risen five-fold during the past five years
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NewsOrgan transplants at record level
A record number of organ transplants were carried out last year, health officials said.
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NewsThousands protest against heart surgery closure
Parents, nurses and MPs have joined together to take part in a demonstration against the ending of children’s heart surgery at a hospital.
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NewsPanel to review heart unit closure
An independent panel is set to review the planned closure of a children’s heart unit amid widespread anger among MPs at a shake-up of the services across England.
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NewsLabour will reverse Health Act, says Burnham
Labour will scrap the government’s flagship reforms of the NHS if they come into power at the next general election, shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has said.
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HSJ LocalBurns details plans to close Trafford General A&E
PERFORMANCE: NHS North of England will this week consider proposals to remove accident and emergency services, acute surgery and inpatient surgery from Trafford General Hospital, health minister Simon Burns said today.
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NewsSerious drug shortages at four in five trusts
Patients struggle to obtain drugs for life-threatening conditions in 80 per cent of NHS trusts in England and Wales, a survey suggests.
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NewsHospital trust asks DH to back franchise proposals
George Eliot Hospital Trust has applied for Department of Health permission to franchise its management.
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CommentMichael White: Burns resumes battle with NHS procurement
The private sector is not a magic wand.
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NewsImproved NHS procurement could save £1.2bn - Burns
Health minister Simon Burns has said the NHS can save “at least” £1.2bn over the next four years if it improves the way it handles procurement.
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Burns go-ahead for 2012 clinical excellence awards
NHS doctors will be able to get their 2012 round of Clinical Excellence Awards after health minister Simon Burns gave the go ahead.
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NewsGovernment announces extra mental health funding for veterans
War veterans and their families are to be offered greater help with their mental wellbeing, it has been announced.
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NewsMixed-sex breaches rise across the NHS
The number of breaches of rules on mixed-sex NHS wards rose by 98 last month, according to new figures.
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NewsRCN warns of treatment in corridors and long trolley waits
Patients are being routinely left on trolleys for hours and treated in corridors and other inappropriate areas, the Royal College of Nursing has warned in the wake of new survey results.
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NewsExclusive: Circle deal means Hinchingbrooke needs over £70m to clear debts
The deal struck between Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust and its private sector operator means the trust needs surpluses of at least £70m over the next decade to pay off its £40m debts.
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NewsWorking time directive comes under attack
Patients’ lives are at risk because of European limits on junior doctors’ hours, MPs have said.
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CommentMichael White: the many faces of Conservative ministers
Voters still don’t know which template fits the Tories best.