South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 2731
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Diamond 60
On our website, we asked you to tell us who you thought were among the most influential people in the history of the NHS, and why. These are some of your suggestions.
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NHS is a better employer of clergy than church, study claims
The NHS is a better employer of clergy than the Church of England, especially for people who are gay, according to new research.
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Wales launches chronic conditions pilot
The first of three Welsh national demonstrator sites designed to develop better care for patients living with chronic conditions has been launched.
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Plans to reduce young people's exposure to smoking
A new report calls on the UK governments to introduce a range of tough measures aimed at reducing young people's exposure to positive images of smoking.
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Admin errors blamed for missed appointments
Administrative errors could be responsible for over half of patients with mental health problems failing to turn up for their hospital appointments, a new study claims.
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BMA calls for end to healthcare market
British Medical Association chair Hamish Meldrum has called for an end to the market in healthcare.Speaking at the BMA's annual conference, Dr Meldrum said the market brought 'competition not collaboration, fragmentation not continuity, inefficiency not efficiency'. He urged doctors to look at the Scottish model as an alternative.
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Richard Gleave on rewards and reprimands
One of the main debates in US healthcare policy is how to financially reward healthcare providers for delivering 'excellent' care.
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HSJ Knowledge
Service improvement: dignity by design
One trust's training programme around respect and sensitivity towards the patient is reaping rewards. Alison Moore explains how it works
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HSJ Knowledge
A look inside a care trust plus
North East Lincolnshire is home to England's first care trust plus. Stuart Shepherd spoke to its ambitious - and entirely local - leader
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Can doctors rise to the challenge of leadership?
The NHS needs more clinicians to step up to leadership roles to improve outcomes for patients. But will doctors be able to endure the constant scrutiny and deliver what the service is asking of them, asks Mark Goldman
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Recruitment questions: overseas staff in the NHS
A few years ago, the service was in the spotlight for plugging staffing gaps with overseas workers. Now restrictions have been imposed as vacancies evaporate. Is the NHS right to aim for a 'self-sufficient' workforce?
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David Peat on 60 years with the NHS
Call it a fortuitous coincidence if you will, but the NHS and I share the same birthday. Not to the day, but near enough.
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Aidan Halligan on why Darzi needs clinical leadership
The NHS must do more to develop clinical leadership if it is to achieve the aims set out in health minister Lord Darzi's review of the service
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Steve Onyett on NHS complexity
One of the biggest challenges in conveying the profound implications of complexity theory is its name. What could be less appealing to busy staff?
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Dentists won't have to pass test to use NHS logo - DH
The Department of Health has scrapped plans to make dentists prove their commitment to the NHS before they can use NHS branding.
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Call for better joint working on speech therapy
Better partnership working between health and education professionals is needed to help children in Northern Ireland with speech and language problems.
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Queen opens new heart and lung centre
A new heart and lung centre in Scotland has been officially opened by the Queen.
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Health ministers affirm commitment to NHS principles
The four UK health ministers have issued a joint statement on the core principles of the NHS.
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Unite to consult on strike action
Unite has confirmed it is looking at balloting NHS members on taking strike action over pay.The union's health sector workers will consider a ballot for industrial action in the autumn in protest over the recent three-year pay deal.
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HSJ Knowledge
Handling an inquest: a guide for NHS managers
Healthcare organisations need to prepare themselves for the challenges of dealing with an inquest, particularly in light of the Human Rights Act and the forthcoming Coroners Bill. Simon Tait and Barbara Anthony explain