Helicopter flies to rescue 100 times

Helicopter flies to rescue 100 times:

This year has been another busy one for the county’s air ambulance, which flew out to more than 100 incidents in the county. Evening Telegraph

Why 2012 is big year for the NHS

Why 2012 is big year for the NHS: A look at the challenges that lie ahead for the NHS over the next 12 months. BBC News

Political and Healthcare leaders must in 2012 persuade public to let go of "hospital-or-bust"model of care, says NHS Confederation chief

Political and Healthcare leaders must in 2012 persuade public to let go of "hospital-or-bust"model of care, says NHS Confederation chief: The head of the NHS Confederation today warns of a potential loss of confidence in the NHS unless political and healthcare leaders make a compelling case to the public for changes to the delivery of services.

NHS computer system firm in £1bn climbdown

NHS computer system firm in £1bn climbdown:

Computer Sciences Corporation admits it may have to write off entire value of its investment in the delayed Lorenzo system for health service. Computer Sciences Corporation has admitted that eight years of delays and setbacks on its disastrous NHS contract have left little or no value for shareholders, as the company prepares to write off almost £1bn.

CSC's bold writedown this week echoes similar move by fellow regional contractor BT, which is responsible for installing NHS IT systems across London. Its Global Service division wrote down £1.3bn two years ago in relation to two of its most troublesome contracts — though it never revealed how much related to its NHS work. Guardian

Record number of patients catch infections in hospitals

Record number of patients catch infections in hospitals: The number of patients who contracted life-threatening infections in NHS hospitals has almost doubled in two years to a record level, official figures have shown. Telegraph

A quarter of hospital patients 'should be discharged'

A quarter of hospital patients 'should be discharged':

One in four NHS hospital patients would be better off treated at home, the head of the NHS trusts organisation has said. Independent

Doctors sued for creating 'Valium addicts'

Doctors sued for creating 'Valium addicts':

Doctors are being sued for creating prescription drug addicts amid claims they have failed to follow safety guidelines published more than 20 years ago. Independent