South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 2886
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changes at the top
Barking, Redbridge and Havering NHS Trust has been asked not to give any further information on its chief executive stepping down by the Strategic Health Authority.A statement from the trust cited the reason for Mark Rees sudden departure as 'in light of the London health strategic plans and the objective ...
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Monitor applicant deferrals
Aspirant foundation trusts will only be given three months to remedy inadequate foundation plans before they are pushed back to the end of the waiting list to beomce a foundation trust, according to the Monitor, the foundation trust regulator.In a drastic move Monitor has slashed the amount of time it ...
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Darzi report stresses equality and access
Health secretary Alan Johnson says he is confident GPs can be persuaded to provide the additional services proposed in Lord Darzi's review of the NHS, published this morning.But he made clear that the private sector would also be a part of moves to set up 150 new walk-in centres and ...
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Marian Carroll on the breastfeeding dilemma
Women must be given full support, regardless of whether they choose to breastfeed their babies or not, writes Marian Carroll.Any discussion around infant feeding evokes strong reactions in people who seem to take a 'for or against' approach to breastfeeding.
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Radiography careers: recognition where it is due
The College of Radiographers has been working with Skills for Health to increase the recognition of skills and expertise among its professionals and to support the development of new roles such as assistant practitioner in radiotherapy.
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The role of an assistant practitioner in radiotherapy
When Elaine James decided she needed a new challenge, she did not know she would end up in a role that combined physics, medical knowledge and the ability to liaise with patients and different departments in one of the country's busiest hospitals.
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All Our Yesterdays
October 9, 1936, Public Assistance Journal and Health & Hospital ReviewAs the Midwives Act of 1936 came into force ‘The Future of the Midwifery Service’ was discussed this week. The Act required local areas to secure full time employment of enough midwives to be able to attend women in their ...
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CJD disease figures released
The Department of Health has released the latest information about the numbers of known cases of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.This includes cases of variant CJD - the form of the disease thought to be linked to bovine BSE.
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New powers to protect vulnerable people in Wales
New powers to protect the legal rights of vulnerable adults in Wales have been launched by health minister Edwina Hart.
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No comment on chief executive's departure
Barking, Redbridge and Havering Hospitals trust has been asked by NHS London not to give any further information on its chief executive stepping down.
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Report outlines clinical vision for the NHS
The NHS Confederation and the Joint Medical Consultative Council have launched a paper on their clinical vision of a reformed NHS.
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Trust may change how it manages international patients
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children trust is consulting on a proposal to manage its international and private patient division through a separate charity.
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Occupational therapists play a key role in Star Wards
In response to the article Star Quality, the College of Occupational Therapists believes Star Wards has been an excellent vehicle to encourage all ward staff to engage in therapeutic, leisure and creative activities, providing structure and meaning to a service user’s inpatient experience, writes Julia Scott
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Training on a tight budget
Affordable methods of training are giving a healthy return on the investment, writes Stuart Shepherd
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Developing global health partnerships through volunteering
In the first of a series of online columns charting her experiences as a development volunteer in Cambodia, Patricia Sloane explains why she is taking the plunge into her new role and how she expects it to help her after she returns to the NHS
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Fifth annual staff survey rolled out
NHS employees are being encouraged to participate in the fifth annual staff survey.More than 250,000 NHS staff will be asked for feedback on their experiences at work and data will be collected from October to November.
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BMA Scotland examines future of recruitment
The views of Scotland's junior doctors on the way forward for recruitment to specialty training will be presented to the Scottish Parliament today.
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European survey brands NHS 'mediocre'
A survey of healthcare in Europe has placed the UK 17th out of 29 countries.
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Private equity focus on healthcare
According to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers, increased private equity interest in healthcare is being driven by opportunities to consolidate and a growing elderly and affluent population.