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In opposition George Osborne criticised the 'endemic culture of secrecy in some private hospitals'. But after 4...
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Published on: 16 April 2014

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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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NHS campaign guide - Restore the duty to secure a comprehensive health service in England

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

Written by: Jos Bell All articles by Jos Bell

The House of Lords has blown a hole in local people's right to have a say if their hospital is closed - all eyes are...
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A tale of deceit, weakness and greed

Published on: 5 September 2013

Written by: Raymond Tallis All articles by Raymond Tallis

Professor Raymond Tallis gives a talk based on his best-selling "NHS SOS - how the NHS was betrayed and how we can...

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