Care management for older people with mental health problems

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2002The Department of Health (DoH) has issued guidance for the NHS and councils on care management for older...

Government refuses to negotiate on rest breaks for junior doctors

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The government's refusal to reach agreement on rest periods for junior doctors will put medical training under threat and...

DoH consults on proposed mental health bill

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2002The Department of Health (DoH) has released a consultation document requesting feedback on its Draft Mental Health Bill,...

Proposals could change face of NHS dentistry

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) August 2002Dentists could become salaried NHS employees under proposals contained in a new report published by the Department of Health...

Employment prospects buoyant

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002Employment prospects in the UK health sector remained buoyant in the third quarter of 2002 despite an overall downward...

CHI praises SLAM

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2002Changes made to mental health services in South East London have been successful according to a report published...

Zero star trusts – management could be franchised to private sector

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002Independent sector management teams or individuals could be brought in to turn around the performance of zero rated NHS...

RCN speaks out on recruitment

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has asked Health Secretary Alan Milburn for a list of countries suitable for...

Drug misuse statistics published

Healthcare Market News (Mental Health) August 2002The Department of Health has published information on reported drug misuse among young people aged under 25 years...

First four PCT reviews published by CHI

Healthcare Market News (News) August 2002The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI) has published the first four routine assessments of primary care trusts (PCTs) in...