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NewsCharities warn Andy Burnham of preferred provider fears
Health secretary Andy Burnham has been warned he is risking the future stability of the voluntary sector by abandoning the “any willing provider” model.
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NewsHospital group goes into administration following fraud trial
The private hospital group at the centre of a collapsed fraud trial earlier this year has gone into administration.
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NewsSouth Essex provider shortlist cut to three
South Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust has withdrawn from a contest to take over the management of the provider arm of NHS South West Essex.
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HSJ KnowledgeBook Review: Branding Yourself
It is best to let people know who you are from the start, says Hannah Lowry
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Blogs
'The formation of the RCGP followed letters in the medical press'
On 19 November 1952 the College of General Practitioners was established quietly at a meeting at the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries.
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HSJ Knowledge
Leadership lessons
Chris Roebuck reports on the views from the NHS Employers conference
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NewsScottish health boards urged to work more closely with councils
Sir John Arbuthnott has recommended closer working between Scottish councils and health boards as part of his review of shared services across the Clyde Valley.
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NewsHealth service involvement 'could help curb domestic abuse'
Closer links between independent domestic violence advisers and health services could prevent further abuse against women facing severe domestic violence, a report has found.
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NewsChildren's mental health provision criticised
Children in Wales are being let down by inadequate mental health services, with some young patients treated on adult wards, a multi-agency report has claimed.
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NewsInfection control measures 'ineffective'
A hospital’s measures to prevent the spread of infections such as C difficile have been branded “ineffective” by inspectors.
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NewsAndy Burnham welcomes staff sickness report
Health secretary Andy Burnham has welcomed recommendations designed to improve the health and wellbeing of NHS staff.
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HSJ KnowledgeOut of hours contact can prevent unnecessary admissions
People with long term conditions who can contact a clinician fast may avoid going into hospital, reports Alison Moore
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Blogs
Learning from Humpty Dumpty
I don’t want to fall off the wall, I certainly don’t want to sit on the fence either. I’ve tried the fence, it’s uncomfortable and it makes my bottom hurt.
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InformationIan Dalton's swine flu update - next steps in the vaccination programme
In his weekly update for HSJ and Nursing Times, national director for NHS flu resilience Ian Dalton discusses the latest developments in UK swine flu preparations
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NewsMarriage counselling to be offered as part of talking therapies scheme
Marriage counselling will be offered as part of the government’s talking therapies programme, health secretary Andy Burnham is to announce this week.
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NewsTrust may halt weekend surgery to cut costs
A Scottish hospital may close its surgical ward on Saturdays and Sundays to cut costs, although NHS managers stressed its emergency surgery service would continue.
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NewsGovernment to accept NHS staff sickness plan
The government is set to accept a range of recommendations to drive down staff sickness and absence in the NHS.
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NewsTories pledge rapid emergency budget
The Conservatives would hold an “emergency budget” within 50 days of winning a general election, David Cameron has said.
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HSJ KnowledgeMap of Medicine - plot the best pathway to care
A software based tool gives clinicians a picture of the ideal route patients need to take for many important conditions. Lynne Greenwood explains how it works
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CommentJenny Rogers on managing your manager
While millions of words are routinely given to the topic of managing subordinates, relatively few are ever devoted to how to manage upwards.