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DH targets ICT and office supplies for budget cuts

Released 05/07/2010

Health minister outlines reductions in public expenditure

Greater safeguards for patient protection needed

Released 01/07/2010

BMA calls for improved safeguarding as patients express concern over misuse of their details

Only local doctors should provide out of hours primary care

Released 30/06/2010

Experts call for safer out of ours primary care after fatal Ubani case

Improving patient phone access can save NHS money

Released 30/06/2010

Research finds automated appointment systems a help

UK’s reliance on locums putting patient safety at risk, warns doctor

Released 30/06/2010

Locum sector accused of being “poorly regulated”

Tell patients the truth

Released 29/06/2010

BMA chairman calls for greater transparency in the NHS

Staying hydrated at work improves concentration

Released 29/06/2010

Keep drinking water during the warm weather

Misleading advertising about private screening must end, say doctors

Released 24/06/2010

BMA and Academy of Medical Royal Colleges challenge DH

NHS needs to look to past before planning future

Released 23/06/2010

NHS Confederation warns leaders not to repeat mistakes of the past

GP targets to be removed

Released 22/06/2010

Health Secretary announces revision of NHS Operating Framework

Concerns for dispensing practices

Released 11/06/2010

BMA voices concern on government pharmacy consultation

GPs key in tackling osteoporosis

Released 11/06/2010

Experts warn primary care is on front line of fight against osteoporosis

NHS must work together

Released 10/06/2010

Learning from local successes is the only way to track quality improvements and cost savings

BMA call for cuts and reviews

Released 10/06/2010

Chairman warns of worrying times ahead and calls for cuts to management tiers and bureaucracy

NHS whistleblowers to get more support

Released 09/06/2010

Health Secretary outlines plans to tackle culture of secrecy, fear and bullying