132250<\/a>.<\/p>"}
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There are currently no plans to formally merge North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust with South Tees NHS Foundation Trust. However, we are aware of proposals to increase working relationships between the Trusts. There have been no specific discussions on a proposed merger.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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There are currently no plans to formally merge North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust with South Tees NHS Foundation Trust. However, we are aware of proposals to increase working relationships between the Trusts. There have been no specific discussions on a proposed merger.<\/p>
<\/p>"}
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The Department does not currently work directly with providers of discount schemes. Individual employers are free to further develop their local reward offer through discount schemes with providers of their choice.<\/p>"}
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The Department does not currently work directly with providers of discount schemes. Individual employers develop their local reward offer through discount schemes with providers of their choice.<\/p>"}
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Departmental officials have had regular discussions with officials at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.<\/p>
No impact assessment has been undertaken. Local authorities are responsible for their own parking criteria and make decisions on providing this free parking locally.<\/p>"}
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The National Health Service is running an \u2018Open for Business\u2019 media campaign, encouraging all patients in need of urgent or emergency medical care to seek appropriate treatment including, where appropriate, attendance at accident and emergency.<\/p>
This media campaign specifically targets cancer, heart attack and stroke patients, as well as anyone else with a potentially serious health condition.<\/p>"}
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It is the responsibility of National Health Service trusts to have staffing arrangements in place that deliver safe and effective care. This includes recruiting the appropriate professionals needed to support these levels and meet local needs.<\/p>
Nationally, the number of training posts for each specialty is determined by Health Education England in the context of competing priorities, with reference to the NHS Long Term Plan.<\/p>
<\/p>
There are 942 full time equivalent (FTE) consultants in the urology group, up by 19% (307 FTE) since 2010.<\/p>
<\/p>
The NHS Long Term Plan set out the need to ensure a sustainable overall balance between supply and demand across all staff groups. For doctors, it will focus on reducing geographical and specialty imbalances.<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
<\/p>
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