Ex-No10 adviser 'spoiling NHS success'
Press Review 29 October 2004
The government's older people's Tsar Ian Philp will warn in a report next week that a policy success story is in danger of being eroded by plans to divert resources to a private sector scheme run by a former Downing Street adviser.
Funding change 'leading to lottery in cancer care'
News Article 27 October 2004
Changes to the way cancer services are funded could damage attempts to end postcode subscribing, MPs have warned.
'Trolley Tsar' admits need for more doctors
Press Review 26 October 2004
Hospital A&E departments require three times the number of consultant doctors they have at present if they are to offer patients the best possible treatment, the NHS director of emergency care has conceded.
A&E tsar says more medics are needed
News Article 26 October 2004
The man in charge of overseeing England's emergency care has said that A&E departments need three times the present number of doctors in order to offer the best possible treatment.
Visit dentist less, health advisers to recommend
Press Review 25 October 2004
Most adults should only visit the dentist once a year rather than twice, the National Institute for Clinical Excellence is to advise.
NHS trust facing 'acute' financial problems
Press Review 21 October 2004
One of the pioneer NHS foundation hospital trusts has revealed it faces "acute financial difficulties" just six months after achieving its new-found status.
Howard slams MRSA failings
News Article 20 October 2004
The Conservative leader has challenged the prime minister over the government's "failure to take action" on MRSA.
Reid appoints nursing chief to tackle MRSA
Press Review 20 October 2004
John Reid has said the new chief nursing officer for England, whose appointment was announced yesterday, will also focus on hospital hygiene.
Reid pledges 'superbug' action
News Article 19 October 2004
Amid continuing concern over hospital cleanliness the health secretary has pledged a renewed effort to drive up standards.
NHS productivity falls under Labour
Press Review 19 October 2004
New figures have revealed a consistent drop in NHS productivity under Labour.
Reid hits out at NHS productivity data
News Article 18 October 2004
John Reid has criticised "absurd" figures that have suggested a decline in NHS productivity.
Data shows NHS getting better
Press Review 18 October 2004
New figures on NHS productivity, to be released for the first time today, will show that the large increase in spending is delivering better services.
Hutton offers guarantees on GP standards
News Article 14 October 2004
The government has set out new plans to ensure a high standard of out of hours healthcare.
New NHS equality champion appointed
Press Review 14 October 2004
NHS chief executive Sir Nigel Crisp has appointed the first ever equality and human rights director for the health service.
NHS IT budget leaps again
Press Review 14 October 2004
The cost of running the NHS's new IT system has increased again.
