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Topic: The Future of the NHS

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Mid-Staffs General Hospitals (NHS Foundation Trust) The Trust has drawn up a consultation document, which outlines the reasons why we are applying to be one of the first NHS Foundation Trusts and why we need your help to tell us how you want to shape the future of your hospitals. You will be the NHS Foundation Trust's future members and we want to ensure that we set up a health organisation that truly reflects the views and beliefs of its local community. NHS Foundation Trusts are new types of organisation that will see hospital services being developed with the increased involvement of their local communities rather than operating under the direct management control of the Department of Health. www.midstaffs.nhs.uk /corporate/foundation.asp   (508 words)

NHS - Nottingham City Hospital - Foundation Trust Foundation Trusts will remain part of the NHS and will adhere to the same principles and standards of quality care as other NHS organisations, but they will be more democratic. NHS Foundation Trusts are a key part of the Government’s NHS policy. Our full application to become an NHS Foundation Trust was submitted to the Department of Health in June, for consideration by the Secretary of State for Health. www.ncht.org.uk /foundation   (1813 words)

King's College Hospital NHS Trust: Foundation Trust We will be continuing to develop local public stakeholder relationships, and to actively involve them in the future development of the Trust. King’s College Hospital NHS Trust has taken the decision to further defer its application for Foundation Trust status. We feel it is in the best interests of the Trust to concentrate on our wide ranging First Choice Kings transformation programme, designed to improve our service quality and to address the implications of Patient Choice and Payment by Results. www.kingsch.nhs.uk /about/ft   (269 words)

Bumper Christmas for NHS Direct As a retired GP who spent forty years answering calls such as NHS Direct now appears to be revelling in my consolation was that I eventually succeeded in educaiting a fair proportion of my patients to use the intelligence they had to make rational decisions in the future. According to NHS Direct many callers were "coping with the consequences of overindulgence", with common inquiries including abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. NHS Direct has had its busiest ever Christmas, with a record number of people using both the telephone and online health advice service over a three-day period. www.e-health-insider.com /news/item.cfm?ID=1616   (832 words)

West Hertfordshire Hospitals Home Page The meetings are open to the public and provide an opportunity to learn about recent developments at the Trust, as well as plans for the future. The Trust Board holds four meetings a year, during which performance is reviewed and presentations are made. The Trust is holding health awareness events on March 8th (No Smoking Day). www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk   (191 words)

South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust - About the Trust On 01/01/2005 South Tyneside NHS Foundation Trust was authorised as one of the new NHS Foundation Trusts. Brief History: We were established as an NHS Trust in 1993 to provide community and hospital services to the people of South Tyneside and surrounding areas. Our Future Plans are shaped by national priorities within the NHS Plan, National Service Frameworks, National Cancer Plan and other key documents, as well as the priorities for our own local population outlined in the Health Improvement and Modernisation Plan. www.sthct.nhs.uk /aboutSTHCT/about_sthct.htm   (591 words)

Gateshead Health NHS Trust - Foundation Trust Application Gateshead Health NHS Trust has been authorised by Monitor - the Office of the Independent Regulator for NHS Foundation Trusts - to be licensed as an NHS Foundation Trust from the 5th of Januray 2005. More information about NHS Foundation Trusts can also be found on the Department of Health web site. Further information about NHS Foundation Trusts to explain some of the key elements can be accessed by using the menu at the left of this page. www.gatesheadhealth.nhs.uk /foundationtrust   (411 words)

- INFOcus - NHS Information Authority The INFOcus Programme is here for YOU and needs your ideas and suggestions for future projects for it to continue to support the development of health informatics staff. The INFOcus programme began in April 1998 and identifies and endeavours to fill gaps in training and education for Health Informatics staff in the North West. This popular free resource of over 120 computer training manuals are now available in html format. www.infocus-nw.nhs.uk   (411 words)

Managing Information Newsletter Nominees must be practising information managers or librarians, rather than academics etc. We will publish the results in future issues of the newsletter and Managing Information magazine. I've worked on one recent information audit in which information products, and the experience of their users in using them, were a main focus. It actively promotes best practice in the management of information resources, represents its members and lobbies on all aspects of the management of and legislation concerning information at local, national and international levels. www.managing-information.com /newsletter/issue118.htm   (411 words)

Guardian Unlimited Online NHS continues open source software trials The agency said that approximately 550,000 desktop computers in the English NHS are currently running Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, and that no figures are kept for other kinds of software. This in turn will make it more likely that the Department of Health, and other public authorities, will in future be able to find enough willing bidders to promote real competition for commercial contracts". The NHS in England will continue to test free-to-use "open source" software, despite paying to run Microsoft software on some 550,000 desktop computers. www.guardian.co.uk /online/story/0,3605,1529462,00.html   (411 words)

York Hospitals Trust New to the trust is Alison Hughes, director of strategy and planning, who joins us from South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust. Alison is responsible for planning future services, including the expansion of clinical alliances. Following the retirement of deputy chief executive George Wood, much thought has gone into how roles can be altered to meet the key priorities of the trust and the changes to the structure have been made with this is mind. www.yorkhealthservices.org /about_us/trust_structure.php3   (199 words)

Electronic Periodicals - eHealth Resource Centre Its objective is to report and inform its subscribers of the publications, reports and events dealing with the identification, evaluation, prevention and management of ethical, legal and social issues raised by the present and future technologies in the domain of health care and social services. The Digest includes online informatics resources that may be of interest to healthcare practitioners, researchers, academics, and informatics specialists and intends to highlight the breadth of information to be found through online sources. The official, peer-reviewed journal of the Society for Computer Applications in Radiology, an organization that is devoted to the development and dissemination of information on the use of computer technology as a part of medical imaging practice, research, and education. www.hc-sc.gc.ca /ohih-bsi/res/journal_e.html   (199 words)

The June Press - Links How the future of the NHS will be directed at European level. Proposals that all future EU legislation should be done by regulations rather than directives are examined. Why any future Conservative Government will have to pursue policies which allow people to make their own decisions about their lives. www.junepress.com /books.asp?RNG=1   (199 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. Future Aspirations: Corridor D between Cincinnati and Junction Ohio 73 is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 74. www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

N3 Homepage N3 is managed by BT, the N3 Service Provider (N3SP), responsible for integrating an end-to-end service procuring from a number of subcontractors, bringing together the separate elements into a complete and seamless network, whilst ensuring flexibility and best value for the NHS. N3 - the new national network for the NHS - provides reliable supporting IT infrastructure, world class networking services and sufficient, secure connectivity and broadband capacity to meet current and future NHS IT needs. N3 will also promote growth in locally based initiatives that use large amounts of bandwidth, for example, the electronic transmission of visual data such as x-rays or scans and video-linked appointments with consultants. www.n3.nhs.uk   (228 words)

HD: Wearmouth calls for a "radical overhaul" of PFI at healthcare facilities conference Speaking at 'Building a Better Future Together', held this year in London's Docklands, Wearmouth announced that design quality was to be NHS Estates' "next crusade", following its high-profile work on catering and cleanliness. THE YEAR'S leading conference focusing on healthcare design and facilities management saw a key speech from Peter Wearmouth, acting chief executive of NHS Estates, who said "design champions", to be created in each trust, would carry forward NHS Estates' ambitious agenda of increasing design quality, which included an overhaul of PFI. NHS Estates will be publishing "Achieving Excellence in Design" in November, to coincide with a major conference organised jointly with the Prince's Foundation, which is headed by the Prince of Wales. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa4028/is_200110/ai_n8971598   (228 words)

Involving patients and the public in health : The Department of Health - P&G: Org policy: Patient and public involvement Patient and public involvement forums (PPI forums) exist in NHS trusts (including foundation trusts) and PCTs to improve the quality of NHS services by bringing to trusts and PCTs the views and experiences of patients, their carers and families. The NHS Plan and Shifting the Balance of Power set out a vision of an NHS in which patients have more of a say about how healthcare is provided in their communities. The Commission for Patient and Public Involvement in Health was established in January 2003 to oversee the new system of PPI. www.dh.gov.uk /PolicyAndGuidance/OrganisationPolicy/PatientAndPublicInvolvement/InvolvingPatientsPublicHealthcare/fs/en   (602 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

Appalachian Regional Commission Development Corridors Corridor B between Ohio 253 and Portsmouth is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73 and Future Interstate 74. Future Aspirations: All of Corridor C is part of the Mid-Atlantic High Priority Corridor and is legislatively defined as Future Interstate 73. In addition, the portion along Kentucky 80 is part of the Interstate 66 corridor (part of the TransAmerica Corridor (HPC 3)). www.aaroads.com /arc   (1982 words)

global_archive The day was part of NHS Argyll and Clydes programme to develop their clinical strategy, a plan for future health services. John Mullin, Chairman of NHS Argyll and Clyde, said that this project should be a "Flagship of patient care" and used as a development model for the rest of NHS Argyll and Clyde. The workshop is the first in a series of opportunities across Argyll and Clyde to discuss and develop future services. www.argyllnhs.org.uk /news/global_archive   (1982 words)

University of Glasgow :: Newsdesk The conference will also host the launch of NHS Greater Glasgow Nursing and Midwifery Strategy, which is based around a close partnership with the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University, encouraging academia to work together to train and develop the kind of nurses required for the future. Rosslyn Crocket, Nurse Director, NHS Greater Glasgow Health, said: 'One of the reasons why we are focussing in on this topic is because it is in line with national policy which is to demonstrate that nursing in Greater Glasgow is adaptable to dealing with a variety of different cultures and different beliefs. The innovative ways that NHS Greater Glasgow have approached the delivery of accessible patient care, health information and recruitment processes really demonstrate that the founding principle of the NHS, fair access to health care, is more relevant now than ever. www.gla.ac.uk:443 /stories.cfm?PRID=3495   (440 words)

Improving quality in general practice: qualitative case study of barriers faced by health authorities -- Marshall 319 (7203): 164 -- BMJ Health authority managers seem to lack the authority and organisational structure to maximise the role in general practice expected of them in the NHS reforms The NHS Executive was criticised for not providing more direction for the development of general practice, particularly the The responsibilities of health authorities have been the subject of considerable organisational change in the past decade. bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/319/7203/164   (440 words)

Manipulation Services Executive Summary None of the five manipulation physiotherapists who had not previously treated NHS patients with musculoskeletal disorders expressed a desire to do so in the future. Ninety-two percent of the chiropractors considered being self-employed and contracted by the NHS to be best for both practitioners and patients, as did 85% of the osteopaths. Although this was also the choice of the chiropractors, they showed considerably less support for it, while the manipulation physiotherapists in both practitioner and patient groups favoured working in NHS Trust Hospital outpatient departments. www.imrci.ac.uk /Publications/Exec_Summ/exec_summ.html   (1209 words)

PUBLIC ROADS On-Line (Spring 1996) - The National Highway System Designation Act of 1995 Until the system was designated, the law prevented future NHS and Interstate Maintenance (IM) funds from being released to the states. The system approved by Congress reflects modifications agreed upon by DOT and Congress as of Nov. 13, 1995. DOT proposed the system to Congress on Dec. 9, 1993, as required by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 (ISTEA). www.tfhrc.gov /pubrds/spring96/p96sp10.htm   (1209 words)

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