South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 2950
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Lords a-leaping to the wrong conclusion
In the last few days two lords with fingerprints on health policy reform - one a new minister and one a former one - both criticised the NHS's attitude to innovation.
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The figures are standardised, but the care certainly is not
Research published by Dr Foster this week shows unequivocally that addressing the problem of variation in quality is one of the biggest priorities facing the service this year (see news, page 7).
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Open or shut case as service shake-ups hinge on SNP result
An SNP victory in next week's Scottish elections would take a hatchet to a host of Labour's NHS reforms north of the border, writes Jennifer Trueland
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Figures show fall in numbers of NHS managers
The number of NHS managers has fallen for the first time since 1995, the latest health service workforce census shows.The number of managers fell by 2,564 and now account for 3 per cent of the total workforce. There has also been a reduction of 17,000 in the total head-count of ...
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C difficile rates still on the rise
Clostridium difficile cases in hospitals rose by 8 per cent in 2006, according to the latest figures from the Health Protection Agency. The quarterly data shows infection rates remain high, particularly in small acute trusts. There were 55,681 cases reported in patients aged over 65 years in England in 2006.Cases ...
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Britain's 'silent' stroke risk
Nearly a quarter of people in the UK are unknowingly at risk of suffering a stroke from undiagnosed high blood pressure, a charity has warned.The Stroke Association has launched a campaign to encourage people to get their blood pressure checked after a national survey revealed that 30 per cent of ...
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PCTs already share local service knowledge
I was saddened on reading your article 'PCTs criticised for lacking local service knowledge', (News, p13, 26 April) as it makes no mention at all of PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Services).
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Research reveals students' lack of condom knowledge
Many students are heading off to university completely clueless about condoms, according to research from the Terrence Higgins Trust and the National Union of Students.THT head of policy Lisa Power said: 'Students are just as likely to believe myths about condoms and to have got more of their sex education ...
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Heart charity welcomes continued cardiac improvements
The British Heart Foundation has welcomed the news that outcomes in cardiac surgery have continued to improve over the last few years.BHF cardiac nurse Ellen Mason also urged caution over the use of 'league tables' of mortality rates: 'While working under more public scrutiny than ever before, surgeons and their ...
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Industry to regulate non-surgical cosmetic treatments
The Department of Health has asked the cosmetic surgery industry to work on improving safety in the cosmetic use of botulinum toxin and dermal fillers, Health minister Lord Hunt has announced.The Independent Healthcare Advisory Services, which count many of the major cosmetic surgery providers as members, have agreed to take ...
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Give quit smoking help at work, says NICE
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence has issued advice on workplace support for stop-smoking schemes.NICE chief executive Andrew Dillon said: 'Smoking causes an estimated 86,500 deaths in England each year - going smoke-free is a win-win situation for employers and employees, and our advice sets out the best ...
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Hewitt announces Modernising Medical Careers review terms
Health secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced the terms of reference of the independent review into Modernising Medical Careers, which will establish how the programme will go forward in 2008 and beyond.The review will be chaired by Sir John Tooke, dean of the Peninsula Medical School and chair of the Council ...
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Northern Ireland launches medical information scheme
Plans to distribute 80,000 bottles to older people to record basic personal and medical details in case of an emergency have been unveiled by Northern Ireland criminal justice minister David Hanson.The details will be kept in a special bottle and stored in a fridge. Those arriving to provide assistance will ...
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Committee calls for action on mental health discrimination
The Lords European Union committee has called on the government and the EU to provide greater protection from discrimination for people with mental health problems.The committee said people suffering from mental health problems often face discrimination in health services and employment.
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Junior doctors will work abroad, says BMA
Over 50 per cent of junior doctors are likely to leave the UK if their applications for jobs through the medical training application service are unsuccessful, according to the British Medical Association.The BMA is calling for an urgent meeting with the health secretary following a survey of 648 applicants.
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Unison pushes zero tolerance campaign on violence against staff
Delegates at Unison's annual health conference in Brighton have called for national action to drive forward the zero tolerance campaign against violence in the NHS.The union is campaigning for harsher penalties for those found guilty of assaulting NHS workers.
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Variations in patient care continue, says Dr Foster
Despite a year of record investment variations in standards of care remain, according to the Dr Foster Intelligence Hospital Guide, launched today.Among the findings in the 2007 guide, mortality rates are falling with 95 per cent of trusts improving over the past five years. But only 10 trusts provided robust ...
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Comment
In defence of Whipps Cross trust
I take issue with the accuracy and comment made in your article on the DoH 'hit-list' of trusts that cannot survive under payment by results (news, page 5, 19 April).
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Responsibility for tackling violence lies with all of us
I found your article on violence in the NHS (16 April) excellent and refreshing. I work as a local security management specialist in Dorset and agree that tackling violence and crime in the NHS is a multi-agency task.