Results 1-6 of 6 for foundation hospital speaker:Linda Gilroy
- Point of Order: Defence in the UK (26 Apr 2007)
Linda Gilroy: ...the latest information that I have to hand deals with some of the matters that have been raised in the debate. Personnel returning from operations for treatment in the UK usually go to University Hospital Birmingham NHS Foundation trust, which is one of the country's top performers and home to the Royal Centre for Defence Medicine. On average, the number of military in-patients—this...
- Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill (7 May 2003)
Ms Linda Gilroy: ...extra doctors in training nationally will be there by this September. In addition to more money, people, buildings, beds and equipment, we have for the first time the means to compare our local hospitals' performance. We also have sure start, healthy living centres and the new deal for communities, which help to tackle inequalities. They are underpinned by the significant shift that the...
- Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill (7 May 2003)
Ms Linda Gilroy: Will the hon. Gentleman share with us his thoughts on foundation hospitals? Does he consider it surprising, given the lead that Wales has taken on the water utility and housing stock transfer by adopting mutual models, that there is not greater enthusiasm for them?
- Foundation Hospitals (7 Jan 2003)
Ms Linda Gilroy: ...of dealing with red tape and bureaucracy. This morning, as this year's chairman of the Co-operative group of MPs, I want to advance the case for the mutual model and to show how, through foundation hospitals, we can build on the strengths and address the weaknesses of the NHS. There is a saying, "Tell me, I'll forget. Show me, I'll remember. Involve me, and I'll understand." My hon. Friend...
- Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation (23 Apr 2002)
Ms Linda Gilroy: ...allowed the PCT to initiate projects to make more effective use of the money. The PCT's approach has ensured that money is saved, and that more appropriate treatment is available for people before they end up in an acute hospital. The PCT has also set up a clinic for back pain. Faster and earlier treatment by, and advice from, community health professionals have prevented people's...
- Fair Trade Chocolate (24 Jan 2002)
Ms Linda Gilroy: ...Mark products. They range from bananas to tea and chocolate. In fact, a recent survey suggests that the majority of people would prefer to buy Fairtrade Mark products. Backed up by the Fairtrade Foundation, the Fairtrade Mark is an independent guarantee of terms and conditions. They include a guarantee of a secure price above market price for the raw material, an extra social premium,...