All articles by Charlotte – Page 26
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NewsLatest NHS chief departure sparks fears of diminishing talent pool
Fears of a “diminishing pool” of NHS leadership talent have reached a critical point after one chief executive was sacked and another became the latest to resign his post.
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NewsRoyal Free must replace Andrew Way
The Royal Free Hampstead trust will be looking for a strong - and possibly brave - candidate to replace departing chief executive Andrew Way.
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NewsBullying: the 'corrosive' problem the NHS must address
Sir Ian Kennedy’s parting shots and last month’s staff survey both warn of a culture of bullying in the NHS. Charlotte Santry analyses where and why the bullies are found
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Budget 2009: Don't punish NHS for excesses of 'greedy bankers' - Unison
Trade union Unison has warned against punishing public services for the excesses of “greedy bankers”, following the government’s Budget statement.
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NewsBudget 2009: Health spending to rise by 5 per cent in 2010-11, says Darling
Investment in health services in 2010-11 will increase by more than 5 per cent, Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed.
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NewsAlistair Darling's Budget speech: minute by minute public sector announcements
13.19pm: Total annual limit for ISAs to be £10,200, of which £5,100 can be saved in cash
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Tory activist to chair NHS South East Coast
A Conservative Party activist and former barrister has been named as the new chair of NHS South East Coast.
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NewsNHS managers' relationships with staff to be scrutinised
NHS staff will be asked detailed questions about their relationships with managers for a review commissioned by the Department of Health.
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NewsRoyal Free chief resigns
Royal Free Hospital trust chief executive Andrew Way has resigned from his post to run a group of hospitals in Australia.
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Mental Health Foundation launches self management research programme
An £816,000 research programme into self management for people with a severe mental illness is being launched by the Mental Health Foundation.
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DH seeks views on new mental health strategy
A series of “listening events” is being held to gather views on the Department of Health’s new mental health strategy.
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Ex-BBC boss joins national leadership council
Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has been named alongside an eclectic list of figures on the national leadership council for the NHS.
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Ex-SHA chair admits email was a mistake
The strategic health authority chair who revealed details of a private meeting with health secretary Alan Johnson admitted his actions were “inappropriate at best” in correspondence seen by HSJ.
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NewsGovernment charges 'loan shark' interest rates on hospital loans
The Liberal Democrats have accused the government of “ripping off hospitals” by charging interest rates of up to 5.6 per cent on loans.
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NewsNurses remain under-represented on PCT executive boards
One in five primary care trusts does not have an executive director of nursing with voting rights on the board, a survey has revealed.
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NewsFour foundation trusts on alert for hygiene failures
Four foundation trusts have had their governance ratings set to amber and been ordered to comply with hygiene standards after failing to meet the criteria for full registration with the Care Quality Commission.
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VAT changes prompt concern over NHS staff costs
Tax changes have sparked fears NHS trusts will be hit with significant increases in agency staff costs.
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NewsCare Quality Commission defends Cynthia Bower
The Care Quality Commission has defended the appointment of its chief executive Cynthia Bower after the Conservatives called for an independent inquiry into the Mid Staffordshire foundation trust scandal.
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Sir Ian Kennedy sets record straight on Mid Staffordshire
Sir Ian Kennedy has written to the chair of the House of Commons health select committee to correct “misunderstandings” over the Healthcare Commission’s investigation into Mid Staffordshire foundation trust.
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NewsCare Quality Commission names trusts registered with conditions
Four foundation trusts and six primary care trusts are among the 21 organisations that have failed to assure the new regulator they are meeting infection control standards.