Government to close NHS recruitment loophole
Press Review 26 August 2004
The government said it would close loopholes that have allowed NHS hospitals to poach thousands of nurses and doctors from developing countries.
Welsh NHS staff shortages easing, claims minister
News Article 25 August 2004
The Welsh Assembly Government has said it is making progress in closing NHS recruitment gaps.
Concern over millions of missed appointments
News Article 24 August 2004
A new report has suggested that around nine million GP appointments are being missed each year.
Cost of missed GP appointments revealed
Press Review 24 August 2004
Patients who fail to turn up for appointments with GPs cost the NHS at least £162 million per year, a survey reveals today.
NHS braced for doctor exodus
Press Review 23 August 2004
Medical leaders have warned that thousands of NHS doctors are expected to quit within three years after the introduction of a new contract which means they can retire early on full pensions.
Dental patients must be given choice
Press Review 20 August 2004
Dentists who do not inform patients of the options between NHS and more costly private treatment face a health department crackdown.
Triple cards for NHS treatment
Press Review 17 August 2004
The Department of Health has revealed that patients will require three separate identity cards in order to have full access to free care both at home and throughout the European Union.
NHS moves towards new pan-European entitlement card
News Article 16 August 2004
The Department of Health has set out plans to replace the E111 health insurance form with a new "smart card".
Hospital errors exposed
Press Review 13 August 2004
As many as one in 10 patients admitted to NHS hospitals endure errors in their treatment, according to a new study.
Hutton encourages access to healthcare courses
News Article 10 August 2004
John Hutton has unveiled plans to encourage more people from poorer and ethnic minority backgrounds to study medicine and nursing.
Think tank finds flaws in NHS reform
Press Review 10 August 2004
In a new report published yesterday the Institute for Public Policy Research said that the NHS primary care trust system suffers from poor management and a lack of capacity.
GP out-of-hours services
Policy Consultation 9 August 2004
Comment from the Liberal Democrats, the NHS Confederation and the Royal College of Nursing.
Primary care trusts 'falling short of expectations'
News Article 9 August 2004
A key NHS reform has been labelled a failure by an influential think tank.
MPs warn over NHS night shifts
Press Review 6 August 2004
The government has been warned it must do more to prepare the NHS for next year's changes in GPs' working hours.
Wake up call for ministers on NHS night shifts
News Article 6 August 2004
The government has been warned it must do more to prepare the NHS for changes in GPs' working hours next year.
