All articles by The Press Association – Page 35
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Health action party targets coalition seats
A new political party dedicated to opposing the government’s reforms of the NHS has said it will target the seats of high-profile Tories, including prime minister David Cameron, at the next general election.
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NewsMedicines body review announced
Concerns about the inconsistent availability of some medicines in Scotland has prompted a review of the decision-making process at the NHS’s drugs approval body.
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NewsAnti-NHS reforms party launched
A group of healthcare professionals is today launching a new political party dedicated to opposing the government’s reforms of the NHS.
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NewsSchizophrenia care levels 'catastrophically short'
Care for people with schizophrenia and psychosis is falling “catastrophically short”, a report has found.
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NewsObese NHS staff criticised in Lords
Obese NHS staff provide a “very poor role model” to patients trying to lose weight, according to a leading doctor.
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NewsRCN warns of looming nursing crisis
More than 30,000 NHS jobs are at risk of being cut, the Royal College of Nursing has said.
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NewsGovernment puts £25m into maternity care
The government has pledged £25m to help improve maternity wards.
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NewsCall for more antenatal depression support
More needs to be done to spot and support women suffering with antenatal depression, experts have warned today.
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NewsOmbudsman calls for health staff to listen more to patients
The Health Service Ombudsman has called on health professionals to improve the way they deal with complaints after more dissatisfied people referred their issues to her.
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NewsNorth West hospital cash incentives 'cut A&E deaths'
Financial incentives could improve hospital mortality rates, according to a study.
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NewsNational Audit Office raises concern over Hinchingbrooke franchise
The National Audit Office has raised questions about the procurement process for one of England’s first privately run NHS hospitals.
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NewsBlood and Transplant reports 'dramatic decline' in young donors
Health officials are appealing for new blood donors to come forward after a “dramatic decline” in the number of younger donors.
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NewsMinister criticises end of life care 'misinformation'
A health minister has hit out at “misreporting and misinformation” about the controversial method of withholding food and drink from terminally ill patients so they die more quickly.
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NewsFunding for fingerprint drugs test
Drug tests that will be able to detect the substances someone has taken through their fingerprints have been given funding.
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NewsMPs call for improved diabetes care
Too many patients with diabetes are developing potentially life-threatening complications because they are not receiving the straightforward care and support they need, according to MPs.
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NewsNew NHS constitution rules proposed
New commitments on end-of-life care and single-sex wards are set to be included in the NHS constitution, under proposals unveiled today.
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NewsPatient resuscitation case to start
A hearing into the circumstances surrounding a Cambridge hospital’s resuscitation policy is due to start at the High Court.
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NewsBMA concerned at tools manufacture
Some of the medical equipment used in the NHS is manufactured in “unhealthy, unsafe and unfair” working conditions where employees are exposed to serious risks, the British Medical Association said.
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NewsCash for end-of-life hospitals
Eighty-five per cent of trusts have adopted a controversial end-of-life care regime which can involve withholding food and drink from terminally-ill patients, figures suggest.
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Hospital admission rise 'due to fragmentation' - report
A significant rise in hospital admissions in recent years is largely due to fragmented health and social care services, according to a think-tank.