All Community services articles – Page 41
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NewsFears over 'loss of momentum' for new care models as funding shifts
There is a risk of a “loss of momentum” in new care models ahead of a major shift in their funding in the next financial year, the GP lead for two national vanguards has warned.
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HSJ LocalMore than 500 staff to transfer from community to acute trust
More than 500 community services staff will be transferred to an acute trust as part of a £20m contract switch paving the way to an accountable care system.
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NewsNHS England given deadline to explain how cuts will not risk patient safety
NHS England has been given three months to explain how it will make large savings from a specialist fund for people with long term health conditions without putting “patient safety at risk”.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Time to bite the bullet on reconfiguration
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill. Contact me in confidence here, or by sending a direct message on Twitter.
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HSJ LocalTrust unfairly sacked 19 staff after losing contract
A mental health trust unfairly dismissed 19 staff after losing a community services contract, a tribunal has ruled.
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NewsRevealed: Patients stranded in hospital for months as officials 'squabble' over equipment
Patients with serious spinal injuries are unable to leave hospital for months because of “squabbles” between commissioners and providers over sourcing the equipment they need to go home, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalTrusts halt merger plans after NHS Improvement feedback
Two trusts have stopped a potential merger after NHS Improvement said the problems faced by their health economy need to be fixed first, HSJ has learned.
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CommentInnovating our way to a new ‘business as usual’
A research report highlights the essential factors and barriers to scale up innovative models of adult healthcare, says Paul Burstow
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HSJ LocalTrusts battle to take over neighbouring provider
An acute trust and a mental health provider in the West Midlands will compete to take over a neighbouring community trust after both were shortlisted as preferred bidders to run the struggling provider.
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HSJ LocalTrust chief executive announces retirement
The leader of a mental health and community trust has announced she will retire at the end of April for family reasons.
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CommentFrailty in hospitals, everybody’s business
New models of in-hospital care with specialist staff and better technology are needed to deal with the growing numbers of frail older patients. By Elaine Maxwell and Julienne Meyer
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HSJ LocalTrust chief executive to retire in March
The chief executive of an acute and community trust is to retire at the end of March.
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CommentWanted: NHS services and care homes as equal partners
Though difficult to develop, a culture of shared ownership between NHS services and care homes leads to numerous benefits as per a King’s Fund report, notes Alex Baylis
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HSJ LocalTrust selected as accountable care 'integrator' for county
Worcestershire commissioners have chosen a community and mental health trust to be an “integrator” for accountable care across the county.
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HSJ LocalOutstanding trust loses £16m contract to charity
An outstanding rated trust has failed in its bid to renew a five year health and wellbeing contract in Bedfordshire.
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HSJ LocalNew Southern Health boss says staff retention is top priority
Tackling staff retention is among the biggest priorities for the new chief executive of a scandal hit community and mental health trust.
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NewsSignificant savings from mental and physical health integration pioneers
Providing talking therapies to patients with long term conditions saved nearly £200,000 for physical health services in one trailblazing site, data shared exclusively with HSJ shows.
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HSJ LocalTrust searches for 'imaginative' estates partner in £100m deal
An integrated foundation trust is looking to partner with a private company for up to 25 years in a bid to unlock capital funding for its future estates plans.
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HSJ LocalMerger of three trusts paused by NHS Improvement
A merger of three trusts in the West Midlands has been put on hold by NHS Improvement.
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CommentWe threw the kitchen sink at DTOCs and it worked
Faced with high delayed transfers of care, Medway Clinical Commissioning Group identified four discharge pathways a year ago and things started turning around, explain Stuart Jeffery, James Lowell, John Britt, and Helen Martin