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NHS

Type: Organization

Name: NHS (National Health Service)

Nationality: United Kingdom

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for NHS

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated 8 hours ago - 4 reports

South West Peninsula Academic Health Science Network designation announced

The South West Peninsula Academic Health Science Network brings together partners from all over the South West NHS England has confirmed the designation of the South West Peninsula Academic Health Science Network.The South West Peninsula AHSN is one of ... [Published Exeter University - 8 hours ago]

Entities: NHS, Health Science, Invention, treatments

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated 14 hours ago - 4 reports

Forum for NHS staff to get together and talk to be expanded

A scheme which encourages NHS staff to get together once a month to discuss the stresses of their jobs is to be rolled out across the health service, officials said. Health minister Dan Poulter said that introducing the "Schwartz Centre Rounds" will help ... [Published The Independent - 14 hours ago]

Entities: NHS, Patient, UK Department of Health

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 2 reports

NHS

NHS sets out its priorities

THE NHS in Wales has set out its main priorities for the year ahead.Chief executive David Sissling said the NHS Delivery Framework reflected a much greater focus on patient experience, quality and safety of care.Priorities include improving dignity in ... [Published This Is South Wales - 17 hours ago]

Entities: NHS, Framework, Wales

First reported May 24 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 5 reports

GPs reject call to take over out-of-hours care

Doctors at BMA conference vote almost unanimously against proposal to place them back on call at evenings and weekendsGPs yesterday overwhelmingly reiterated their opposition to taking back responsibility for providing out-of-hours care, with some predicting ... [Published Guardian.co.uk - May 24 2013]

Entities: Out-of-Hours, Jeremy Hunt, NHS, Richard Vautrey, Laurence Buckman

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 6 reports

NHS boss says tragic death of daughter qualifies him to run health service

THE controversial boss of a Scottish NHS board has said the tragic death of his daughter helped qualify him to run health services.Brian Houston – the new chairman of troubled NHS Lothian – has faced criticism over his lack of experience in the health ... [Published Deadline News - May 24 2013]

Entities: NHS, Houston (Texas, United States), Jackie Baillie, Edinburgh (United Kingdom)

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 4 reports

VIDEO: Jabs and ambulances NHS priorities

Immediate action is needed by the NHS in Wales to increase vaccinations of young children, reduce A&E waiting times and to get to grips with bed blocking, health chiefs say.The NHS Delivery Framework priorities for 2013/14 also include spot-checks relating ... [Published BBC - May 24 2013]

Entities: NHS, Wales, Framework, Vaccine

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 7 reports

Hunt highlights data sharing

Health secretary Jeremy Hunt highlighted problems around sharing patient information as he announced that GPs would take back responsibility for out-of-hours care.In a speech at the Kings Fund yesterday, Hunt said that the current GP contract, which came ... [Published E-Health Insider - May 24 2013]

Entities: Out-of-Hours, Patient, NHS, Laurence Buckman

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 4 reports

LMCs hit out at occupational health cuts amid rising GP stress

GP leaders have hit out at removal of central funding of occupational health services for GPs and warned LMCs have seen up to 400% rises in doctors reporting stress. LMCs unanimously backed a motion expressing their dismay at the 'increasing number of ... [Published GP Online - May 24 2013]

Entities: England, Dean Marshall, NHS

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 3 reports

Quality of care is 'not a priority' in NHS

New survey of NHS professionals finds a vast majority do not believe that quality of care in the health service is given enough priority.This is according to a new survey published this week by The King’s Fund think-tank, which found almost three-quarters ... [Published Pharma Times - May 24 2013]

Entities: NHS, King's Fund, Patient, Leadership

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 6 reports

VIDEO: GPs 'will not shore up unsafe NHS'

Family doctors are not prepared to shore up an emergency healthcare system left unsafe by "political meddling", a GP has warned. British Medical Association GP chairman Dr Laurence Buckman has given a speech pointing out the problems that lead to overstretched ... [Published BBC - May 23 2013]

Entities: NHS, Laurence Buckman, British Medical Association, Jeremy Hunt (Politician)

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 24 2013 - 9 reports

UCLPartners gets the green light to improve healthcare for over six million people

People in London and the south east will see improvements in their healthcare, after an NHS England announcement that medical re will be fast-tracked to frontline NHS services.The Department of Health confirmed today (Thursday 23 May) the designation ... [Published Noodls - May 24 2013]

Entities: NHS, Health Care, Patient, Queen Mary, University of London

First reported May 23 2013 - Updated May 23 2013 - 8 reports

GP leaders accuse government of dangerous ‘political meddling’

GP leaders have attacked the government for what they call “unwise political meddling” that has used the NHS as a political weapon at a time of great strain on the service.BMA GP committee chair Dr Laurence Buckman (pictured) spoke bluntly at the annual ... [Published OnMedicanet - May 23 2013]

Entities: NHS, Out-of-Hours, Laurence Buckman, emergency, Critical Point

Quotes

"The majority of mothers who opt for a vaginal delivery after having had a previous Caesarean section are successful in giving birth vaginally. If you have had more than one Caesarean, you may be advised that you will need to have any future babies by Caesarean section.”"

The facts about Caesarean section [Published SoFeminine.co.uk - 14 mins ago]

Sir Bruce Keogh said: "Staffing levels are being investigated as part of my review into mortality levels."

The price of under-staffed hospitals? Study finds link between the thousands that die and wards w ... [Published Mail Online UK - 1 hour ago]

"There was quite aa lot of low-lying fruit to grab at" explains one official...

David Cameron isn't even among friends in his own cabinet now | Andrew Rawnsley [Published Guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago]

"There will be no end to what corporations may claim to own. A few years ago it was the gene sequence, now it is embryonic growth. Next year it may be one's heartbeat or the synapse."

Leading scientist attacks university over 'outrageous' IVF treatment patent [Published Guardian.co.uk - 2 hours ago]

More Content

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The facts about Caesarean section [Published SoFeminine.co.uk - 14 mins ago]
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'Daughter's engagement made us join': At last, ... [Published This Is Money - 1 hour ago]
David Cameron isn't even among friends in his o... [Published Guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago]
Northport off to fast start [Published Statesman Examiner - 1 hour ago]
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Cumberland Infirmary: Health inspectors find ca... [Published Mirror.co.uk - 3 hours ago]
Strategic sustainability transformation [Tender... [Published Equities.com - 3 hours ago]
Judgment day looms for police spending plans [Published Yorkshire Post - 3 hours ago]
Childhood obesity targeted by £600,000 Islingto... [Published London 24 - 4 hours ago]
Doctors took the easy option, and lost our respect [Published Telegraph - 4 hours ago]
Campaigners fear 'disaster' over legal drug khat [Published Voice Online - 5 hours ago]
'Don't misuse 999 this Bank Holiday', NHS bosse... [Published York Press - 6 hours ago]
But Shadow Health Sec Admits 'Problems' With La... [Published Huffington Post UK - 6 hours ago]
Now a grad, Duncan’s off to UNA [Published Franklin County Times - 7 hours ago]
Andy Burnham: Jeremy Hunt Is Playing a Dangerou... [Published Huffington Post UK - 8 hours ago]
Government’s framework for health and care inte... [Published Hospital Dr - 8 hours ago]
'Use 999 service wisely' [Published This is Hull and East Riding - 8 hours ago]
South West Peninsula Academic Health Science Ne... [Published Exeter University - 8 hours ago]
Wiltshire Police Twitter all nighter covering a... [Published Warminster People - 9 hours ago]
Dorsete HealthCare highlights memory loss services [Published Dorset Echo - 9 hours ago]
New NHS lobby group invited to contribute [Published Sleaford Standard - 9 hours ago]
KING’S LYNN: Beds will offer dignity to dying [Published Lynn News - 9 hours ago]
Mobile chemo unit’s boost to Malmesbury cancer ... [Published Calne Gazette & Herald - 9 hours ago]
‘Use 999 service wisely over bank holiday weeke... [Published NewsRT.co.uk - 9 hours ago]
The inevitable consequences of a global rush fr... [Published St George West - 9 hours ago]
“At risk of catastrophes and serious failure” [Published Eastbourne Herald - 10 hours ago]
Labour MP Diana Johnson: It’s now time for Parl... [Published Pink News - 10 hours ago]

Blogs

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David Cameron isn't even among friends in his o... [Published Comment is free \| guardian.co.uk - 1 hour ago] Already wounded by battles with backbenchers, the prime minister is faced with a revolt by ministers over cuts Reports of the grisly death of Drummer Lee Rigby on the streets of London first reached David Cameron as he travelled with François Hollande ...
The inevitable consequences of a global rush fr... [Published St George West - 9 hours ago] Why the globalist neocon wet dream is too ideal to survive harsh reality The Slog: I could give you a hundred reasons why globalised mercantilism is fatally flawed, but it’s more detail than anyone needs. This essay isn’t an attempt to offer ...
Asteral’s Maintained Equipment Solves Royal Riddle [Published Pharma-Mag - May 24 2013] The recent collection of bones found under a Leicester council car park have been identified by the Asteral maintained Radiology department at University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust as the remains of the last Plantagenet, King Richard III, who died ...
Privatisation of the NHS is terminal - Guardian... [Published St George West - May 24 2013] The Artist Taxi Driver ...
Second-chance students: mature and motivated [Published Education: Mortarboard blog \| guardian.co.uk - May 23 2013] If you're fed up with your job, don't be afraid to return to university – you're a much better student second time round Your friend is chattering enthusiastically: some days she loathes her job, but most days are like today – challenging but rewarding. ...

Audio/Video

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VIDEO: Lack of district nurses 'adds stress' [Published BBC News Video - UK - May 23 2013]
VIDEO: NHS 'falling into chaos and crisis' [Published BBC News Video - Health - May 18 2013]
VIDEO: Overhall of elderly and disabled NHS care [Published BBC News Video - UK - May 14 2013]
VIDEO: NHS in England really being privatised? [Published BBC News Video - Politics - May 13 2013]
AUDIO: Pregnancy smoking tests 'are bullying' [Published BBC News Video - Health - May 13 2013]

Press Releases

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Medworxx Inc. Files First Quarter 2013 Financia... [Published Business Wire - May 23 2013]
PENTAX Medical is the Official Sponsor of the C... [Published PR inside - May 23 2013]
Advanced Health & Care showcases mobile solutio... [Published PR inside - May 23 2013]
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation ... [Published Releases from RealWire - May 23 2013]
Accenture Helps NHS Radiologists Exchange Medic... [Published Business Wire Technology News - May 22 2013]