Senior NHS doctors and leaders meet to discuss the challenges of “Liberating” the NHS

2nd September 2010

A practicing A/E doctor is so concerned about how the NHS is going to meet the challenges set out by the governmentʼs white paper “Liberating the NHS” that he has assembled a group of senior NHS and independent healthcare leaders to discuss how to respond.

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PULSE grows online presence with launch of new website and iPhone application

26th August 2010

PULSE, a leading provider of healthcare staffing and services, has today announced the launch of a new website and iPhone application aimed at easing the job application process for health and social care workers.  The new website (www.pulsejobs.com) was developed in partnership with HotLizard to make life easier for job seekers and providers in the health and social care sector.  Pulsejobs.com provides a wide range of online services including a market leading job board with dedicated client and candidate areas, Candidates can create their own profile and can apply for jobs using a new ‘one click apply’ process and clients will have easy access to each of the services provided by Pulse.  In a further bid to simplify job hunting, the PULSE iPhone application is a dedicated method of searching and applying for health and social care jobs. Users of this fast, simple and free app will be able to search the full PULSE vacancy database and apply for jobs while on the move. Kevin Thomas, Information Services Director at PULSE commented:  “On-line channels are a key route for both PULSE candidates and the clients we work with, and technology is an area in which we continue to innovate.  “Sourcing the best possible candidates for the job is at the heart of what we do, and these new online tools will make the experience quicker, easier and more personalised – from both a client and job seeker perspective.”  PULSE places highly-skilled health, social care and scientific professionals in temporary and permanent jobs, world-wide, and is currently one of the fastest growing companies in its sector.

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Monitor Board announces decision on Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

19th August 2010

Monitor, the independent regulator of NHS foundation trusts, has found that Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is in significant breach of the terms of its Authorisation.

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New approach to pathology and genetics brought to Manchester

17th August 2010

Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and GSTS Pathology launch new collaboration.

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NHS Goes Live on Zanzibar to Improve Contract Compliance and Transform Procurement Practices

3rd August 2010

ProcServe, a leading provider of electronic procurement and collaborative trading solutions, today announced that the National Health Service in Wales has taken the pioneering decision to roll-out the xchangewales eTrading across the service in Wales. The first of several NHS Health Boards in Wales is now live using xchangewales eTrading. Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board will be followed by Betsi Cadwaladr and Welsh Ambulance. The first electronic transaction was generated on 28th June 2010.

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Nuffield Health strengthens its nutritional credentials

27th July 2010

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The King's Fund responds to announcement of terms of reference for the new Commission on the Funding of Care and Support

21st July 2010

Responding to today’s announcement of the membership and terms of reference for the new Commission on the Funding of Care and Support, the Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, Professor Chris Ham, said:

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New cell therapy treatment for osteoarthritis to be trialled in UK first

14th July 2010

Cultured stem cells are to be used for the first time in the UK to treat the common joint condition of osteoarthritis, throwing a potential lifeline to millions of sufferers in the future.

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NHS Choices is now a certified member of The Information Standard

12th July 2010

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Racing driver Jon Lancaster becomes an ambassador for the charity YoungMinds

25th June 2010

Jon Lancaster the young racing driver who is being tipped to become a new British F1 driver has become an Ambassador for the charity YoungMinds, the voice for young people’s mental health and wellbeing. 1 in 10 children and young people aged 5 -16 suffer from diagnosable mental health disorders such as depression, self harm and eating disorders. YoungMinds is the only charity dedicated to improving their mental health and emotional wellbeing. Jon is supporting YoungMinds as he believes that more can be done in the supporting of young people with mental health problems.

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