HSJ Podcast: The never-ending care scandal
After another damning coroner’s report following the preventable death of a baby at a Lancashire hospital, we take a closer look at why the NHS is beset with so many maternity scandals.
Chair denies bullying and coercive behaviour
The outgoing chair of a hospital trust has denied that she was “bullying or coercive”, despite complaints from consultants.
Chair resigns days after consultants declare ‘no confidence’
The chair of Moorfields Eye Hospital Foundation Trust has resigned days after consultants expressed no confidence in her and the board, making a series of serious allegations against the hospital’s senior leadership team.
Exclusive: Consultants express no confidence in trust chair and board
Consultants at a prestigious teaching hospital have written a letter of no confidence in its chair and board, and have made a string of serious allegations against members of the trust’s leadership team.
The Download: Keeping the AI devil down in the hole
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week written by bureau chief Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
Worst trusts on A&E experience revealed by CQC
A Care Quality Commission survey has identified the trusts where the most patients report a bad experience in A&E.
Fears trusts will lose millions of private income due to cyber attack
The cyber attack leading to the apparent leak of sensitive patient information could have a major reputational international impact, affecting private patient income worth around £75m to the NHS, senior officials fear.
Stop discrimination at ‘first hurdle’, race case victim tells trust leaders
A trust has been told to not ‘shut down’ staff who raise concerns by a former employee whom a tribunal found was racially discriminated against.
Exclusive: 800 consultants refuse to cover juniors strike without extra pay
More than 800 consultants in London have signed a letter saying they will not cover the junior doctors’ strike next week unless their trusts agree to pay a higher overtime rate set by the British Medical Association.
London Eye: The nursing walkout isn't really about pay
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by HSJ bureau chief Ben Clover.
London Eye: Commissioning yourself
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by HSJ bureau chief Ben Clover.
NHS Digital leader to chair trust
NHS Digital’s chair has been appointed to the same role at a specialist trust.
Leak reveals ‘40 new hospitals’ cash must cover rising costs of existing schemes
Spiralling costs at delayed NHS construction projects will reduce available funding for new “hospitals” promised by the government, HSJ has learned.
The Download: Pivot to video
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week by digital services correspondent Jasmine Rapson.
Revealed: The best and worst trusts to be a junior doctor
HSJ analysis of data from the latest General Medical Council national training survey has revealed the top and bottom trusts for overall experience for junior doctors.
New chief executive for hospital trust
A north London specialist trust has appointed a new chief executive.
Specialist trust appoints new chief executive
A specialist London trust has appointed a new chief executive.