South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 2820
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Scotland announces waiting time target
NHS Scotland has introduced its own 18-week maximum waiting time for hospital treatment.
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Bromley hospital breached hygiene rules, say inspectors
Bromley Hospitals trust has been issued with an improvement notice for breaching the hygiene code after a spot check by the Healthcare Commission.Inspectors found dust in wards and dirty equipment during an unannounced visit to Princess Royal University Hospital last month.
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Plan to transform Northern Ireland health services
Northern Ireland health minister Michael McGimpsey has outlined a shake-up of services, including the creation of a new regional body to replace five health and social services boards.
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Doctors urged to vote on new contract
The British Medical Association has launched an awareness campaign in the run-up to a vote on a new contract for 13,000 staff grade and associate specialist doctors.
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New guidance on fluoridation
The Department of Health has issued new guidance for NHS organisations to encourage more areas to add fluoride to water supplies and help halt tooth decay.
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All Our Yesterdays
February 13, 1948, Public Assistance Journal and Health & Hospital Review During a parliament debate on the National Assistance Bill, Sir H Webbe said it "almost made him treble to think of the responsibility and terrible power which Members of Parliament had over the loves of ordinary human beings. It ...
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Tobacco - why now is the time for battle
With smoke-filled public rooms already fading into the past following the smooth introduction of smoke-free laws, it is easy to understand how the public health focus might shift away from tobacco use. But smoking must remain the number one concern for everyone who cares about inequalities in health and tackling ...
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Richard Craven on extending out-of-hours services
Developing innovative clinics and treatment centres will only improve patients' access to care if we also provide clear guidance on how to use these services appropriately
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HSJ Knowledge
Apprenticeships bring new skills to the health sector
More and more healthcare employers are realising that apprenticeships offer a workforce development solution that supports new ways of delivering services and improving patient care.
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Richard Craven on extending out-of-hours services
Developing innovative clinics and treatment centres will only improve patients' access to care if we also provide clear guidance on how to use these services appropriately
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HSJ Knowledge
Apprenticeships bring new skills to the health sector
More and more healthcare employers are realising that apprenticeships offer a workforce development solution that supports new ways of delivering services and improving patient care.
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Comment
Tobacco - why now is the time for battle
With smoke-filled public rooms already fading into the past following the smooth introduction of smoke-free laws, it is easy to understand how the public health focus might shift away from tobacco use. But smoking must remain the number one concern for everyone who cares about inequalities in health and tackling ...
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Women take more sick leave, study claims
New research claims women take almost 50 per cent more short-term sick leave than men.
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Approval boost for human tissue research
UK public support for the use of human tissues in research has risen in the past 10 years, according to a study due to be published in the Journal of Clinical Pathology.
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London launches obesity taskforce
London mayor Ken Livingstone has announced plans to establish a London-wide group to ensure the capital meets the government's target to reduce childhood obesity.
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Welsh plan to improve emergency services
Plans to improve emergency and unscheduled care services in Wales have been announced today.
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Autism not linked to MMR vaccine, study shows
There is no evidence of a link between the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism, according to a new study published today.The joint report by Guy's Hospital, London, the Health Protection Agency and Manchester University looked for the measles virus and antibody levels in children. The study found ...
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Johnson writes to GPs
Health secretary Alan Johnson has written to GPs advising them to accept the deal the BMA rejected before Christmas or risk losing up to£35,000 of practice income.The deal would require the practices to provide an extra 30 minutes consultation time per week per 1,000 patients (around 3 hours for the ...
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Volunteering in Cambodia: surviving the first two months
In the second of a series on volunteering abroad in the health service, Patricia Sloan talks about her new life in Cambodia and shares photos from her adventure
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HSJ Knowledge
Sexuality - stamping out discrimination in the workplace
Equality campaigns in health and social care have often overlooked the issue of sexuality and it is time that this changed, says Blair McPherson