Government supports further pay increases for NHS staff

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001The government has appealed to the Pay Review Bodies to increase salaries for NHS staff, and direct additional help...

Aberdeen hospital could treat 900 NHS patients

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001More NHS patients in Scotland could be treated in private hospitals following the announcement that Grampian University Trust is...

Intensive care can cause psychological problems for 20% of patients

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001One in five patients admitted to intensive care can develop psychological problems, according to a clinical psychologist at Torbay...

Retention fee collection revised

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) October 2001The General Dental Council's Annual Retention Fee (ARF) collection exercise has been overhauled. A series of new initiatives will...

90% of suspected cancer patients now seen within two weeks

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001The majority of patients urgently referred for suspected cancer are now being seen by a specialist within two weeks,...

BMA supports drive to recruit doctors from overseas

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001The BMA (British Medical Association) has announced its support for the government drive to recruit consultants and GPs from...

Proposals strengthen workers rights

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001New proposals to protect the rights of public workers moving into the private sector have been outlined by the...

PFI pilot schemes could be delayed

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001The Department of Health has denied claims that its controversial Private Finance Initiative (PFI) project to build 29 new...

CHI REPORTS

Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001Among recent reports are three which criticise aspects of trust performance. BarnsleyBarnsley District General Hospital has been praised for...

New proposals for funding NHS

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) October 2001A new model of healthcare provision that would see the NHS competing with private health insurers has been...