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Lansley's NHS reforms have angered many unions and Labour politicans
Union loses court battle against Lansley

By Ian Dunt Unison’s attempt to challenge Andrew Lansley’s NHS reforms in court hit a brick wall today after its judicial review failed. Unison argued that the failure to properly consult on the reforms breached the partnership agreement between the Department of Health (DoH), the NHS constitution and section 242 of the NHS Act. While… Read more »

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The loophole which allows some doctors 'bonuses for life' appears a likely candidate for abolition by the government as spending cuts bite
Loophole allows NHS doctors ‘bonuses for life’

By politics.co.uk staff Top-level NHS consultants can exploit a loophole which allows them up to £75,000 of bonus payments, regardless of the quality of their work. Of NHS doctors, 36,000 consultants are eligible for the bonuses – on top of their £89,400 salary. Although the size of bonuses, of which there are 16 greadations, theoretically… Read more »