Charity offensive may threaten NHS market

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A Directory of Social Change report claims that the use of charitable income to subsidize NHS services and finance major capital projects could lead to public funds for the NHS being cut. Hospital trusts receiving large sums in charity donations can chose to make a profit by charging purchasing authorities the full price for charity-subsidized services, or become more competitive by charging low prices. This could threaten the operation of the NHS internal market. Furthermore, assets acquired using charity funds are exempt from capital charges.

Admin. of public health programs, Economic aspects, Charitable contributions, Charitable donations

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Capital cash boon for first NHS trusts

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The UK Treasury has appropriated 16.5% of the National Health Service's (NHS) capital spending budget for the period 1992-93 to 57 self-governing NHS trusts. Meanwhile, 37 of the first batch of NHS trusts have been allowed to borrow from external sources. Criticisms have been raised over partiality in favor of Guy's and Bradford Hospitals, which have been allowed to borrow more than other NHS trusts. Other NHS trusts cannot use internally generated funds. However, many from the second batch of NHS trusts are permitted to get loans.

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Government provides extra cash for health pay awards

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The UK National Health Service (NHS) has approved proposals to increase wages of medical personnel. The wage proposal will provide for a 5.8% increase for midwives and nurses, a 6% hike for dentists and doctors, and a 6.3% raise for other medical professions. The NHS still has to raise 35 million pounds sterling to meet the costs incurred by the salary increases. However, some health organizations criticized the failure of NHS to address the condition of nurses in the low income bracket.

Admin. of social & manpower programs, Compensation and benefits, Medical personnel

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