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Labour force NHS privatisation into the spotlight

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Labour force NHS privatisation into the spotlight

July 29, 2014 by

Labour’s Andy Burnham calls for a halt to privatisation plans Labour’s shadow health secretary Andy Burnham has urged NHS England to stop privatisation of health services until after the general election. Declaring that voters need a “proper debate” about the future of the NHS, Mr Burnham will say in a speech later today that “privatisation is being forced … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: conservative, doctors, finances, GP's, health, hospitals, labour, money, NHS, private, privatisation, public, services, trust

Trusts avoid wage cuts

July 27, 2014 by

Hospitals aim to reduce costs in non-pay areas as well as boost income Hospitals in England have reduced the amount they expect to save on wages this year, striving to cut costs in other areas as well as increasing income. The Health Service Journal analysed data from 139 non-specialist trusts to find that the NHS hospitals … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: doctor, finances, hospitals, income, NHS, pay, savings, wages

Jeremy Hunt says money shouldn’t affect care standards

July 26, 2014 by

A lack of funding is not an excuse for poor care, says the health secretary Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has declared that a lack of money is no excuse to deliver poor care, after the trusts placed in special measures estimate a collective deficit of almost £140 million this year. Five of the 11 trusts … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: care, deficit, finances, hospitals, Jeremy Hunt, money, NHS, patient, safety, special measures, trusts

More NHS trusts hit financial problems

July 24, 2014 by

Auditors raise concerns over 19 hospital trusts The Audit Commission have referred 19 NHS trusts to ministers because of concerns about their financial health. The referrals were made after a review of 98 trusts, which run a combination of hospital, ambulance and community services. The 19 trusts in question have been passed over to ministers because … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: budget, crisis, finances, government, money, NHS, trusts

Is funding crisis real?

July 22, 2014 by

Health minister dismisses claims that NHS finances are heading into crisis Junior health minister Dan Poulter has ignored warnings from leading think tank Nuffield Trust, disputing their claims that the NHS could experience a funding crisis before the 2015 general election. The report ‘Into the Red’ revealed that NHS budgets would continue to deteriorate this … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: budget, crisis, finances, money, NHS, Nuffield Trust

How to submit your locum timesheets

July 7, 2014 by

One of the major benefits of doing locum work is the fact you can earn as much money as you want. Locum work gives you the opportunity to earn a higher rate of pay per hour compared to permanent position medics, and you are also able to undertake more shifts if that’s what you want … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: doctor, finances, locum, money

Should the NHS charge higher taxes?

July 7, 2014 by

Leading medical figures call for discussion about NHS funding Prominent health experts have called for a national debate on how the NHS in England is funded, amid fears that the current system will not be able to withstand financial pressures. The letter to The Times claims that challenges from an ageing population had piled on … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: budget, doctor, finances, funding, hospitals, NHS

Doctors wanting ‘kudos’ driving up care costs

July 2, 2014 by

NHS budget taking the hit for doctors introducing new treatments Doctors have been taking finances in to their own hands by introducing new treatments to hospitals, without sufficient evidence of their effectiveness, or enough communication with NHS England, in a bid to gain more brownie points and prestige. The accusations come from senior health leaders … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: budget, doctors, finances, hospital, NHS, surgeons, treatment

“Unable to absorb the pressures” of care system

July 2, 2014 by

Survey says council-run care is unsustainable Social services chiefs have stated that council-run care systems for the elderly and disabled adults is increasingly becoming unsustainable, due to increasing funding cuts yet rising demands. The survey of 144 social care departments across England discovered that savings of over a quarter have had to be made since 2010, … [Read more…]

Posted in: NHS and Industry News Tagged: budget, demand, finances, government, pressure, social care

How to get paid as a locum doctor: Limited Companies versus Umbrella Companies

June 25, 2014 by admin

Not sure how to size up the best option available for you? Here are our pros and cons to help you make up your mind. Limited Companies [table head_color=”#ffffff” head_background=”#D74142″] Advantages Disadvantages Most tax efficient way of working Administrative paperwork will have to be done You can claim on a wider range of expenses It … [Read more…]

Posted in: Advice Tagged: doctor, earnings, finances, income, job, locum, work
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