New warning on doctors' working hours
Press Review 2 August 2004
The British Medical Association has warned that the quality of patient care could be seriously compromised by the introduction on Sunday of a European law limiting junior doctors' working hours.
NHS faces doctors' hours crisis
Press Review 30 July 2004
A survey by the Guardian has found that over half of acute and specialist NHS trusts face difficulties in complying with new rules on the working hours of doctors.
NHS faces deadline on working hours
News Article 29 July 2004
As doctors' leaders issue a fresh warning on the impact of new working time rules, the Scottish health minister has said more needs to be done to prepare for their implementation.
Nurse poaching rules relaxed for foundation hospitals
Press Review 26 July 2004
NHS rules preventing the poaching of nurses from overseas are to be eased for foundation hospitals, a leaked document has revealed.
Hutton hails NHS staff boost
News Article 23 July 2004
There are now more doctors and nurses working in the NHS than ever before, John Hutton has said.
Extra funding confirmed for refugee health training
News Article 19 July 2004
The government has confirmed the allocation of extra funding towards recruiting refugees with healthcare skills into the NHS.
Royal College of Physicians
Government Affairs Website
Reid launches new NHS employers organisation
News Article 25 June 2004
John Reid has launched the NHS Employers Organisation - an independent body which will have responsibility for a number of workforce issues including the pay and conditions of all NHS staff.
NHS shortfalls feared if carers are neglected
Press Review 14 June 2004
Charities have warned that the NHS may not be able to cope if more is not done for Britain's six million carers.
Dr Richard Taylor: Safety versus access – are the aims of doctors and citizens reconcilable?
Topical Comment 13 June 2004
Business Services Association: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Labour calls for matron
Press Review 8 June 2004
Labour wants to introduce more than 3,000 "community matrons" in GP surgeries and health centres in order to offer NHS patients "tailor-made" services suited to individual needs.
Reid vows to tighten nurse recruitment
Press Review 12 May 2004
Health secretary John Reid has pledged to toughen the code of conduct on the recruitment of nurses from abroad.
Reid reminds nurses of their primary role
News Article 11 May 2004
The health secretary has told nurses not to forget their basic duties as the NHS offers them new career opportunities.
Nurses doubtful over NHS investment
Press Review 10 May 2004
The majority of NHS nurses cannot see any evidence of increased staffing at work, according to a survey released yesterday.
