by Chris Rogers | 21 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
It’s been reported that hospitals are to get more cash for treating emergency patients as health service managers change the way money is allocated in the NHS. A rule stipulating that only 30% of the cost of treating A&E patients is covered past a certain point is...
by Chris Rogers | 17 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford has said that the NHS in Wales cannot turn its back on the challenges it faces and has no choice but to reform. Speaking at the Welsh NHS Confederation, Prof Drakeford called on the Welsh health service to adopt a policy of...
by Chris Rogers | 17 Jan 2014 | Outsourcing
NHS Arden, Greater East Midlands, North Yorkshire and Humber, West and South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Commissioning Support Units (CSUs) are to form an alliance to help deliver “market-leading, cost-effective services that meet the needs of our customers”. The CSUs...
by Chris Rogers | 10 Jan 2014 | Uncategorized
The Patients Association has warned that proposed changes to the criteria for funding for NHS drugs could mean that elderly people lose out. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence is likely to be asked to consider “wider societal benefits” as well as...
by Chris Rogers | 7 Jan 2014 | Education & Children's Services, Welfare
Like it or not, cuts are the order of the day and whoever forms the next Government the overwhelming likelihood is that they are here to stay. Chancellor George Osborne only this morning announced that £25 billion more are on their way. This piece will refrain from...
