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NHS watchdog faces investigation as concerns mount over patient care
The watchdog responsible for overseeing NHS hospitals and care homes is being urgently investigated by the Department of Health over a series of alleged failures that could have risked patient care. DoH officials and NHS bosses have acted after mounting concerns about the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Guardian can reveal.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/nov/14/nhs-watchdog-faces-investigation?INTCMP=SRCH
Concerns over inquest 'failures' after hospital deaths.
Some coroners in England and Wales are failing to fully investigate hospital deaths, the BBC has been told. Coroners have absolute discretion over how to conduct inquests, including which evidence to consider and which witnesses to call.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15635021
Trust bosses 'need help in making cuts'
Health trust managers will find it extremely difficult to make ?20bn of efficiency savings unless they are free to make hard decisions about which procedures to offer, the chief NHS employers' representative has warned.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trust-bosses-need-help-in-making-cuts-6262411.html
Banker behind private hospital revolution pledges patient power
Every patient at Britain's first privately run NHS hospital will be asked to rate the medical treatment, food and personal care they receive ? with feedback published on the internet on a weekly basis for the public to see.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...revolution-pledges-patient-power-6262415.html
Weight loss winner shed 5? stone ..after gastric op
A SUPER-SLIMMER handed a national award by Weight Watchers admitted last night she had a gastric band fitted before starting her diet.
Natalie Knight, 27, was invited to a glitzy ceremony after losing 5? stone in 18 months. She was one of ten slimmers given The Best Ever You Award by Weight Watchers to mark their "inspiring stories".
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3935224/Nat-lost-5-stone-after-stomach-op.html
Is oral contraceptive pill fuelling prostate cancer?
Scientists say research is needed to ascertain if oral contraceptive pill use could be fuelling rising prostate cancer rates. Canadian investigators told the BMJ that they have found a possible link.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15720478
The watchdog responsible for overseeing NHS hospitals and care homes is being urgently investigated by the Department of Health over a series of alleged failures that could have risked patient care. DoH officials and NHS bosses have acted after mounting concerns about the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Guardian can reveal.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/nov/14/nhs-watchdog-faces-investigation?INTCMP=SRCH
Concerns over inquest 'failures' after hospital deaths.
Some coroners in England and Wales are failing to fully investigate hospital deaths, the BBC has been told. Coroners have absolute discretion over how to conduct inquests, including which evidence to consider and which witnesses to call.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15635021
Trust bosses 'need help in making cuts'
Health trust managers will find it extremely difficult to make ?20bn of efficiency savings unless they are free to make hard decisions about which procedures to offer, the chief NHS employers' representative has warned.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/trust-bosses-need-help-in-making-cuts-6262411.html
Banker behind private hospital revolution pledges patient power
Every patient at Britain's first privately run NHS hospital will be asked to rate the medical treatment, food and personal care they receive ? with feedback published on the internet on a weekly basis for the public to see.
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/u...revolution-pledges-patient-power-6262415.html
Weight loss winner shed 5? stone ..after gastric op
A SUPER-SLIMMER handed a national award by Weight Watchers admitted last night she had a gastric band fitted before starting her diet.
Natalie Knight, 27, was invited to a glitzy ceremony after losing 5? stone in 18 months. She was one of ten slimmers given The Best Ever You Award by Weight Watchers to mark their "inspiring stories".
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3935224/Nat-lost-5-stone-after-stomach-op.html
Is oral contraceptive pill fuelling prostate cancer?
Scientists say research is needed to ascertain if oral contraceptive pill use could be fuelling rising prostate cancer rates. Canadian investigators told the BMJ that they have found a possible link.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-15720478