NHS too large to run centrally says study group

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Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001The Institute of Directors has called for decentralisation of healthcare provision by the NHS. An independent study group chaired...

Inquiry into mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities

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The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has launched a major inquiry into the mental health needs of young people with learning disabilities. The...

North Durham PFI inquiry

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Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001A Private Finance Initiative (PFI) scheme could be to blame for the reduction in bed numbers at the new...

NHS Patients (Europe)

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Healthcare Market News (Parliament) November 2001The Secretary of State for Health was asked (24 Oct 2001: Column: 310W) who authorises sending NHS patients for...

Judges’ remarks could have major repercussions on Mental Health Act

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Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001Forcing patients into treatment that is not therapeutically necessary could violate the European Convention on Human Rights, the Court...

New GP appraisal report

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Healthcare Market News (News) November 2001Health Minister, John Hutton, has welcomed a Department of Health commissioned report which will be used to inform discussions...

Intermediate Care

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The Secretary of State for Health was asked (15 Oct 2001: Column: 1044W) what plans he has to build hospitals devoted to intermediate care.Jacqui...

Kent looks to continent for nursing care

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A severe shortage of nursing home beds in Kent has lead the council to explore the possibility of placing elderly people in homes on...

Croydon service for elderly

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Croydon County Council, in partnership with Age Concern Croydon, has launched a scheme to assist older people access the services available to them. The...

Available treatment is not being used

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Nearly two-thirds of people with a known mental disorder never seek help from a health professional, says the World Health Organisation (WHO). Around 450...
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