Costs and benefits of private finance initiative schemes
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The private finance initiative (PFI) is the biggest building procurement programme, in the history of NHS, which aims to raise the quality of health care facilities by utilizing the skills and expertise of companies in private sector. The project is service led and centered on patient need and both the trust and strategic health authority agree that the scheme would be affordable and deliverable for the wider area and the main health authorities.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2005
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Nurses highlight funding crisis at care trust
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Manchester Mental Health and Social Care NHS Trust poses signs of disappointment amongst the patients. It is said to be using old fashioned and regimented nursing care, low staffing levels, high use of bank and agency staff, little staff development and poor supervision.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2003
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Guidance on care for parents with learning disabilities
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The guidance on care published by the government for providing support to parents of children with learning disabilities has been discussed and its importance in care has been shown.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2007
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