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The excellence of the Medical Defence Union’s (MDU’s) learning and development team has been recognised once more with an award for exceptional tutors and trainers. The MDU’s James Godber, senior learning and development officer, is one of the first people in the country to receive a membership award from City & Guilds. The award recognises the contribution… Read more »
BASC has accused Gloucestershire Constabulary of failing to fulfil a statutory duty by suspending firearm certificate grants. Within the last few days, the force has taken the unilateral decision to suspend grant applications for firearm and shotgun certificates on the grounds of “unexpected resourcing issues”. It has also said that applications already in the pipeline… Read more »
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Ineffective management or leadership is to blame for many of the financial problems facing NHS trusts, a new report from the spending watchdog warns. Research by the Audit Commission finds that inadequate calibre of trust leadership, a high turnover of board members and the distractions of large building projects are largely to blame for deficits… Read more »
The government has announced £750 million extra funding for community hospitals. Health secretary Patricia Hewitt today said the money would go towards facilities offering patients more blood tests, x-rays and minor operations outside of large hospitals. “Community hospitals have for too long been viewed as the poor relation of larger hospitals. This stops today. We… Read more »
