Archives for April 30th, 1999

GETTING TOUGH ON THE CAUSES OF FIRES

Headlines, PublicNet: 30 April, 1999

Fire services are tough on fires and on the causes of fire, but they are now adopting a different approach to fire safety. Most fires are preventable, but the prevention chain involves many people and organisations. Manufactures can prevent fires by using non inflammable material in products and householders can take prompt action to prevent a chip pan fire. The contribution that all stakeholders can make to fire safety is increasingly being recognised and ways are being explored to draw on the wealth of experience of those in the fire safety arena.

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NHS LAUNCHES FRAUD BUSTING SCHEME

Headlines, PublicNet: 30 April, 1999

Health Minister John Denham has announced an innovative counter fraud scheme as part of the strategy launched in December 1998. Fraud will be tackled at local, regional and national levels.

The principal target will be prescription charge evasion which annually is costing in excess of 150 million pounds. Fraud and corruption extends beyond prescriptions and pharmacists, opticians, dentists, GPs as well as people within NHS Trusts are involved.

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DEVELOPING STRUCTURES, PROCESSES AND LEADERS FOR THE FUTURE

Abstracts, PublicNet: 30 April, 1999

Bichard M
Public Administration and Development, (UK), Oct 1998 Vol 18 No 4
Start page: 327. No of pages: 7

Contends that the public sector in the UK is in crisis and has no agenda for change or modernization. Proposes a modernizing agenda for the UK covering the areas of policy process, management and delivery. Argues that the modernization of policy process must address the question as to what the essential ingredients of good policy are in a changing society. Suggests that there should be greater input from those who deliver policy and participation by the wider community; that good policy needs time; that there must be clarity as to what the policy is designed to achieve, requiring good presentation and communication; that there should be contingency planning; and that policies should be evidence-based and good value for money. Discusses the conditions for modernizing management, focusing particularly on leadership qualities. Describes the four issues believed to be central to the modernization of delivery – a focus on clients; better use of local partnerships; an increased capacity for government and parliament to work together; and a more effective use of technology. Concludes that an unwillingness to address these three areas will result in little being done.

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