In a new report on
NHS efficiency, published this week, Shaun comments: "We have witnessed savings in one Trust alone through efficient procurement equate to pounds 1.2 million over a six year term.
The reductions seen in
NHS Hartlepool and
NHS Stockton meant combined spending on agency staff across
NHS Tees' four PCTs decreased by pounds 69,968.67 to pounds 844,368.39 last year.
The photocall was just one of the activities that
NHS Kirklees is holding to celebrate
NHS 60.
A spokesman for the Welsh Assembly Government said, 'We are aware of the issues facing
NHS dentistry - not only in Wales but across the UK - and we are taking action to address this.
The key theme for the event is Opportunities in the
NHS Opportunities for Everyone.
Royal College of Nursing northern region director Glenn Turp said the situation was a result of the Government rushing the introduction of
NHS 111 without any consultation.
"People across the region now have a valuable opportunity to share their views on important proposals outlined in the
NHS white paper on the way services are operated.
This year the
NHS counterfraud service has launched a special interactive website to provide information on what
NHS fraud is and how people can report a suspected fraud.
English Health Secretary Patri- cia Hewitt, said, 'Violence against
NHS staff is completely unacceptable.
Thirty-five representatives of the banks' representatives have also partnered with
NHS to donate their time to serve on various boards and committees.
Yesterday Dr Rimington, one of two GPs at the Hawkshead surgery, said: "I'm so delighted to top the
NHS England poll.