News

18 week target

Released 16/12/2008

Research reveals the 18 week diagnostic target could become unstable

Data safety fears

Released 15/12/2008

Not enough is known about the quality and safety of general practice, says Healthcare Commission

GPS MUST FOLLOW NICE SAYS CQC

Released 12/12/2008

GPs could face suspension or the closure of their practice if they don't follow NICE, warns the Care Quality Commission

Latest data on diagnostic tests

Released 11/12/2008

NHS issues latest figures on waiting times

Funding agreed for PCTs

Released 10/12/2008

Health Secretary announces funding levels

Private provider feels pinch

Released 08/12/2008

Care provider forced to scale down activities

New board members announced

Released 05/12/2008

Group formed as part of Darzi review priority

QOF Award winners honoured

Released 04/12/2008

Ceremony held at Westminster to celebrate achievements

Patient data taken by stealth

Released 03/12/2008

NHS groups trying to access data without GP permission

London polyclinic plans abandoned

Released 03/12/2008

First polyclinic in London is axed, but two more will go ahead

Referrals on the increase

Released 02/12/2008

Latest figures show GP referrals up over last year

First round the clock centre opens

Released 02/12/2008

Health Secretary opens Bradford centre which will provide greater access

PBC budget should be devolved

Released 27/11/2008

King's FUnd report calls for changes to budgets

GPs to benefir from budget

Released 26/11/2008

£100m allocated to expand surgeries

Lawyers warn of workplace stress

Released 25/11/2008

Stress at work can no longer be dismissed