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Intermediate Care
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
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
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
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...
Castleoak construction £2.8m contract
South Wales based healthcare contractor, Castleoak Construction, has been awarded a £2.8m contract to build a new community healthcare facility in Herefordshire. Ledbury Health...
Department of Health announces four regional directors
The Department of Health (DoH) has appointed four regional directors for health and social care. The appointments are as follows:North region - Peter Garland:...
Scotland modernises its approach to mental health
The Scottish Executive has announced plans for a new mental health bill to replace the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984. Ministers say that the...
NHS patients cross the border for cardiac ops
Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001Patients waiting for cardiac surgery at the Liverpool Cardiothoracic Centre will be given the opportunity of having their operations...
Clinical negligence consultations
Healthcare Market News (News) October 2001Health professionals and members of the public are being asked to give their views on planned reforms to the...
Competition Commission backs insurance brokers’ appeal
Healthcare Market News (Insurance News) October 2001The Institute of Insurance Brokers (IIB) has won its appeal to the Competition Commission regarding Rule 42 of...
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