South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 2757
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News
Campaign for better stroke care
Nine out of 10 stroke survivors in England are left unsupported and isolated, according to new figures from the Stroke Association, which today launched an awareness campaign.
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Sharp rise in stomach surgery for obesity
The number of stomach operations for obesity rose by just over 40 per cent last year, show official figures.
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Scots scrap 'hidden waiting lists'
New hospital waiting times minus 'hidden waiting lists' show the NHS in Scotland is meeting its targets, says the Scottish government.
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£64m research project boost
Seven new partnerships between NHS organisations and universities will get a total of £64m to research ways of improving treatment and new ways of working.
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Junior doctor hospital accommodation row
The BMA has hit out at NHS Employers for refusing to discuss how junior doctors could be helped to cope with the financial implications of the loss of free hospital accommodation.
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Employers urged to screen for ADHD
Workers with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder do 22 days less work per year than people who do not have the disorder, according to research published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
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Scottish men drinking twice recommended amount
Figures updated to reflect the increasing strength of alcoholic drinks show many more Scottish drinkers than previously thought could be putting their health at risk.
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Public health research programme launched
A research programme designed to help the government improve public health and reduce health inequalities has been launched.
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Prison mental health faces funding lottery
Prison mental health services in England face a postcode lottery in funding and get only a third of the money they need, according to a new report.
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Commercial director Chan Wheeler resigns
The head of the Department of Health’s commercial directorate Channing Wheeler has resigned from his post.Mr Wheeler’s resignation was confirmed on Friday, 23 May. In a statement the DH said he was resigning for “personal, family reasons” and would return to the US. He is due to leave his post ...
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HSJ Knowledge
John Varney on harnessing the power of groups
By surveying the collective experience and expertise of a group of senior executives, John Varney discovers what characterises successful leadership and offers insights into areas of best practice
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News
NHS website aims to dispel career myths
A survey published by NHS Careers has highlighted the mixed feelings among undergraduates towards a career in the health service.
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Comment
Paul Corrigan and Ben Page on PCT accountability
If public services really were owned by the public, accountability would always be at the core of their business. But since this is not the case, all public services must continuously review how they are held accountable.
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Comment
Detailed care records - a closer look
Despite the perceived benefits of electronically linking a patient's medical records, significant barriers must be overcome before the plan becomes a reality, as Mary Hawking explains
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HSJ Knowledge
Improving psychiatric intensive care training
A 10-day web-based training course on psychiatric intensive care is aimed at improving services for the most vulnerable patients.
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HSJ Knowledge
Practice-based commissioning: if the cap fits
While GPs have not greeted the role of commissioner with universal enthusiasm, its proponents believe that when the right skills and flow of information are in place, it will transform PCT performance, says Rob Finch
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HSJ Knowledge
Extended hours: crying out for flexibility
The government's guidance on extended hours is not the only way for GP practices to answer the pleas for better access. Ingrid Torjesen looks at some local solutions
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HSJ Knowledge
Accountability: how to walk the local talk
Despite political consensus on the need for community involvement, PCTs are not directly accountable to their public. Ann Shuttleworth and Julie Griffiths ask why
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Supplements
Primary care development: new hat for GPs
Primary care has long been the underdog of the NHS, handling routine care while hospital trusts manage high-profile services.
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HSJ Knowledge
Boardroom demography
Trawling NHS organisations' websites turned up few boards with truly diverse representation. Nicola Bullen asks why this is the case