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As the National Commissioning Board gets into action and Clinical Commissioning Groups struggle with the requirements of becoming a statutory organisation, the greatest danger has become not that we are about to see the destruction of the National Health Service as we know it but that nothing much will happen.
News
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CQC registration for GPs - it's time to think about it Guidance issued by the BMA outlines what GP Practices in England need to do to ensure they can be registered by the CQC from April 2013. |
Training
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NHSAgenda NHS Alliance has created online video modules to help CCGs and practices to jointly understand and take action on the steps for Clinically Led Commissioning. |
Special Features
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The Commissioning Show 2012 one of the UK’s largest GP conference and exhibition events, kicks off 27-28th June at Olympia in London. |
IT
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New Zealand's IT may hold key to quality care A new focus on Health IT may hold the key to some of the cost effective solutions Clinical Commissioning Groups are searching for, said Chai Chuah (pictured), National Director of the National Health Board at the New Zealand Ministry of Health. |
Cardiovascular / Renal Health
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Treat diabetes/obesity as "Diabesity" Rising rates of diabetes and obesity have been recognized as a single new epidemic called "diabesity." The challenge now is for healthcare professionals to treat obesity and diabetes as part of the same condition instead of separating them into two unlinked conditions. |
Conferences / Events
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Commissioning 2012 Date: 27th-28th June 2012 Venue: Olympia, London |
Respiratory
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New plans could help two million people with hidden lung-disease and save 7,800 lives a year The two million people with a potentially fatal lung-disease who have not been diagnosed could now be identified and treated if the NHS follows a new action plan for respiratory problems. |
NHS Departments
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Sir Keith Pearson confirmed as Chair of Health Education England Sir Keith, currently Chair of the NHS Confederation, will head up Health Education England, the organisation that will provide national leadership to the new system of education and training in healthcare, when it is established in June 2012. |
Nursing / Midwifery
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The EFN Publishes Report on the Impact of the Financial Crisis on Nurses and Nursing Comparative overview of 34 European countries provides valuable insights into a healthcare system under pressure and illustrates current and future challenges |
Security
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Model Dementia estate opens in Malvern Bradbury Court, a purpose built £3.2m specialist dementia care home, has been officially opened in Malvern by Hollywood actor Alfred Molina. The Da Vinci Code, Spiderman and Chocolat star toured the facility and planted a commemorative tree at the official opening ceremony. |
Mens and Womens Health
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The secret weapon in the fight against male heart disease All those working in primary care will be aware of the challenges around men and heart health. |
NHS Alliance
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Clinical Senates' key role to protect and foster localism In a speech at the Westminster Health Forum – Developing clinical senates and networks: commissioning, integration and efficiency – to be held today in London, Dr Donal Hynes, co-vice chair of the NHS Alliance, will reiterate the need for clinical senates and networks to support CCG's localism. |
