NHS accused of discrimination

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Age Concern has accused the NHS of age discrimination, claiming the problem exists at all levels of the health...

Long out-patient waits

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Figures released by the College of Health have revealed patients are waiting up to 208 weeks for an out-patient...

Norwich Union defends NHS policy

Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) November 1999Norwich Union Healthcare has defended its Fair and Square policy, following criticism from MPs, including the chairman of...

GP liability guidance issued for NHS Direct

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Health Minister Gisela Stuart this month announced the publication of GP liability guidance intended to clarify the legal situation...

Hospital secures quality award

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999Chelsfield Park Hospital, in Orpington, Kent, has been re-awarded the Investors in People award (IiP). The hospital, owned by...

Dereford Hospital

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 1999Mr. Swayne: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement regarding his plans...

Mental Health Services

Healthcare Market News (Parliament) August 1999The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 5 July 1999 at column 400) what improvements he proposes...

Action week planned

The Mental Health Foundation has confirmed details of its Mental Health Action Week, which is due to take place from Saturday 22 April to...

CHI begins work

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999The Commission for Health Improvement (CHI), the new standards watchdog for the NHS commenced its work on Monday 1...

Doctors’ performance to be measured

Healthcare Market News (News) November 1999The Department of Health this month published proposals, aimed at ensuring action is taken against poorly performing doctors. Supporting...