All Health Service Journal articles in 21 September 2016 – Page 8
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NewsUpdated: Hunt acted lawfully over junior doctors' contract, court rules
Junior doctors lose legal case to stop new contract Judge rules health secretary’s decision was “within the scope of his lawful powers” Jeremy Hunt criticised for “loose” language during contract dispute Jeremy Hunt acted lawfully in his decision to press ahead with the new junior doctors’ contract, a ...
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CommentThe planning guidance: Christmas come early or winter of discontent?
While early publication of the planning guidance is helpful, there is much to be done about fulfilling competing demands with stretched resources
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: Going, going but not yet gone
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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HSJ Local'Gap' in CCG assurance process for Care UK contract
Verita report identifies “gap” in CCG assurance process for urgent care contract Care UK staffing model for contract “took no account of predictable peaks in demand” CCG failed to seek assurances that contract was not adversely affecting staffing levels and care at north London centre There was a ...
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NewsExclusive: CCGs expect 'evolution' and 'recalibration' of commissioning
Local clinical commissioning will see substantial evolution linked to new care models and moves to plan services across a larger footprint, but will remain important, NHS Clinical Commissioners will argue in a new report.