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CCGs: the target is liberation

By Dr Michael Dixon
As Clinical Commissioners we now stand as close as ever to achieving our mission to create a Primary Care led NHS, where frontline clinicians can lead with frontline managers.

News
lead image Action for ME demands minister accepts responsibility for solving the neurological crisis facing NHS
Action for M.E. warned the Government today that the figures for individuals suffering from long term neurological conditions have been grossly under estimated as people with myalgic encephalomyelitis have not been included.
Training
Improving the quality of medical training
The GMC is consulting on proposed new arrangements for the recognition and approval of medical trainers in a consultation launched today. (1)
Complementary Therapy
lead image So what is The Bowen Technique?
It’s a complementary therapy that involves the practitioner working over muscle, ligament, tendon, fascia, nerves and skeleton.
Special Features
Integrated Health Systems – a visit to Cuba
by Maggy Wallace
IT
lead image Healthcare Computing wins Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS contract
Healthcare Computing has announced a new contract with Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust (SaSH) to provide an IT Service Desk service, 1st line support and a hosted incident management system.
Conferences / Events
Commissioning 2012
Date: 27th-28th June 2012
Venue: Olympia, London
Respiratory
Quitting 'Cold turkey' is worst option for smokers
Quitting smoking has never been so easy with help readily available from the NHS. Yet a new survey finds that although two thirds of UK smokers, or about six million people, decided to try quitting in January – half will have given up trying to quit in the first week.
NHS Departments
Building the NHS Trust Development Authority
Outline plans and operating processes for the NHS Trust Development Authority (NTDA) have been published by the Department of Health.
Nursing / Midwifery
RCN moves to oppose health bill
The Royal College of Nursing has moved to oppose the Health and Social Care Bill in England, arguing that serious concerns have not been addressed during the parliamentary process, listening exercise or political engagement.
NHS Alliance
Current policy on specialists' role in NHS reforms inadequate
Policy on the role of specialist doctors in the NHS reforms is not fit for purpose, according to a discussion paper published by the NHS Alliance.

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