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10 years ago Alan Milburn launched the first Foundation Trusts. But despite his rhetoric of 'greater local control'...
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Published on: 10 December 2013

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The Health & Social Care Act abolished the Secretary of State's duty to secure a comprehensive health service, for...
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Get your Clause off our hospitals

Published on: 25 October 2013

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Published on: 5 September 2013

Written by: Raymond Tallis All articles by Raymond Tallis

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