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NHS Fife apologises for poor accident and emergency performance
NHS Fife has apologised for keeping patients waiting too long for emergency treatment. (...)
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'A damned disgrace' — nurse challenges NHS bosses to work a shift at Victoria Hospital
NHS Fife bosses have been challenged to put on uniforms and work a shift to see for themselves the ''nightmare'' faced by nurses at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital. (...)
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'Talk to us' — chief says NHS Fife is ready to listen to Victoria Hospital complaints
NHS Fife bosses say they are prepared to listen to staff after a spate of serious claims about poor standards of care at Kirkcaldy's new hospital. (...)
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Winter vomiting bug closes two Victoria Hospital wards
Two wards at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy have been closed to new admissions by an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. (...)
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NHS Fife preparing to welcome new chief executive
John Wilson is set to take over from George Brechin as chief executive of NHS Fife. (...)
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Woman dies after falling from window at Queen Margaret Hospital
An inquiry has been launched after a patient fell 30ft to her death from a window at Queen Margaret Hospital on Thursday. (...)
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Plan to end Fife home births due to costs and falling demand
Fife's NHS bosses are planning to end the service which allows expectant mothers to give birth at home. (...)
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NHS Fife 'does not recognise' sums mentioned in MSP's consultant contract allegation
Cash-strapped NHS Fife has defended its hiring practices amid allegations that it paid "hugely enhanced" salaries for consultants on a part-term contract. (...)
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Consumers' bills make hidden contributions to renewable energy
Electricity customers are paying billions each year to subsidise investment in renewable energy. (...)
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NHS Fife says Victoria Hospital has already acted on inspectors' hygiene advice
NHS Fife says a plan to address issues highlighted during an unannounced inspection of Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital is making progress. (...)
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Inspectors say Victoria Hospital 'generally clean' — but stress need for hand hygiene
Staff at Kirkcaldy's Victoria Hospital have been told to wash their hands more often to reduce the risk of infection. (...)
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NHS Fife lays out schedule for move to Victoria Hospital's new wing
NHS Fife has revealed details of the move into Victoria Hospital's new £170 million wing next year. (...)
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NHS Fife's operational division overspends by £3.28 million
NHS Fife's operational division faces a "very difficult financial position" next year after overspending its budget by £3.28 million. (...)
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Staffing shortages spell lesser role for Victoria Hospital unit
The accident and emergency unit at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, is soon to be downgraded to a minor injuries/illness unit at nights and at weekends due to staffing shortages. (...)
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Public's role in curbing Fife norovirus cases
Fife health chiefs have insisted that the public have a major role to play in helping the region's hospitals deal with cases of the winter vomiting bug this year. (...)
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Forth Park Hospital praised for infection work
Staff at Forth Park Hospital have been praised for their efforts to protect patients and visitors from the risk of infection. (...)
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Two Fife hospitals listed in hygiene inspector's 'dirty dozen'
Fife's hospitals have again come under the microscope after Scotland's top hygiene inspector highlighted serious concerns about cleanliness standards. (...)
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'Bed blocking' in Fife hospitals prompts calls for investigation
Two Fife councillors have called for an investigation after revelations that bed blocking in the region's hospitals is the worst in Scotland. (...)
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Sir Alex Ferguson likely to end his patronage
Sir Alex Ferguson is considering cutting ties to a £5 million sports project for west Fife, due to not being aware of all the details of the plan. (...)
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NHS Fife chiefs' annual review performance criticised
NHS FIFE has been accused of coming up with "weak" answers to health secretary Nicola Sturgeon's questions during its annual review on Tuesday. (...)
