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The future of the NHS

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NHS reforms examined

Examining the impact of the proposed overhaul of the NHS.

Virgin Health Bank promises fail to live up to expectations

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The charitable element of the stem cell storage service has not been taken up by the NHS.

Was trial of blockbuster anti-depressant truly independent?

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Questions raised over independence of evidence in trials of a major NHS anti-depressant drug.

Analysis: Why in an age of health cuts we need more government research

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Generic drugs are often cheaper, but cannot be licensed because there is no money to test the drugs.


Get the data: Walk-in centres in jeopardy

June 23rd, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Get the Data, Health, NHS Reforms Examined

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The Bureau has found that many walk-in centres are to be closed or their services reduced.


Circle plans further NHS hospital takeovers

June 17th, 2011 by | 3 Comments
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined

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Private health provider’s ambitions revealed as stock market float raises £45m.


Conflict of interest fears in NHS shakeup plans

June 15th, 2011 by | 4 Comments
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined, Top Stories

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One in seven board members of new NHS commissioning bodies have links to a private company.


Analysis: Questions over new cherry picking safeguards for NHS

June 14th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined, Views from the Bureau

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Will NHS Reform Bill measures put patients at risk?


UNISON warns of two-tier health system as NHS faces MoD penalties

June 10th, 2011 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined

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As NHS waiting times increase the MOD demands guarantees its staff receive fast-track treatment.


Interactive map: NHS consortia board members’ links to private companies

June 9th, 2011 by
Published in All Stories, Get the Data, Health, NHS Reforms Examined

An interactive map illustrating the make-up of each of the NHS’s proposed consortia, and board members links to Assura Medical.


Analysis: Price competition in the NHS

June 8th, 2011 by | 2 Comments
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined, Views from the Bureau

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Why price competition is one of the most controversial aspects of the NHS reforms.


Bureau investigates, Circle Holdings delays flotation

June 7th, 2011 by | 2 Comments
Published in All Stories, Corporate Watch, Health, NHS Reforms Examined

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An investigation by the Bureau revealed growing questions over private health firm Circle Health.


Questions grow over private health firm Circle Health ahead of flotation

June 5th, 2011 by | 1 Comment
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined, Top Stories, Tory Party Funding

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Private health provider Circle Health is set to float despite losing lucrative NHS contracts.


Analysis: Should we be wary of private companies’ involvement in healthcare?

May 27th, 2011 by | 11 Comments
Published in All Stories, Health, NHS Reforms Examined, Views from the Bureau

The Bureau asks whether the private sector model can be applied to UK public services.


Tory Party Funding

Tory Party Funding
The Bureau's definitive guide to donations to the Conservative party.

Europe’s Hidden Billions

Iraq War Logs
The only comprehensive study of EU structural funds spending.

Iraq War Logs

Iraq War Logs
The real and uncensored story of the war in Iraq.

Ethiopia Aid Exposed

Ethiopia Aid Exposed
How western aid is being misused by Zenawi's regime of oppression and torture.

Covert War on Terror

Covert Drone War
The Bureau analyses the US's secret bombing campaign in Pakistan and Somalia.

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