All Health Service Journal articles in December 2020 – Page 7
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CommentMy struggle to engage with our primary care network
As PCNs develop to lead local primary care development, there is a clear case for an independent patient and public voice on their governing bodies, argues Dr Peter West
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: The end of the year
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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CommentICSs need 'time and space' to work out how to meet local needs
The challenge ahead for STPs and ICSs is developing governance arrangements that are fit for purpose and align the goals of the latter with the duties of NHS organisations and their partners, notes Sir Chris Ham
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HSJ LocalMajor trust diverts ambulances and cancels electives after covid surge
One of England’s largest hospital trusts has been forced to divert ambulances and cancel operations, after seeing a very steep increase in covid-19 admissions over the past week.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Time’s up for the four-hour target
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsFormer CMO takes up ICS role
Former chief medical officer for England Sir Liam Donaldson has been appointed chair of an integrated care system.
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NewsCEOs frustrated by ‘discriminatory’ approach to vaccine prioritisation
Chief executives of mental health trusts have expressed their frustration at the government’s failure to include people with learning disabilities higher up the priority list for covid vaccines.
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HSJ PartnersThe ethics of health passports: we need them
Health passports can protect the wellbeing of citizens, restore the economy and release NHS and social care resources to meet other pressing challenges. By Christine Macqueen
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CommentICSs must be 'the servant of place'
What has emerged in West Yorkshire and Harrogate, built on over four years of working together, is a model that tackles problems faced by people in the communities by seeing the local places as the building blocks for action. By Rob Webster and Tim Swift
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NewsRegion experiencing ‘January workload in December’ as covid inpatients rise 45pc
The East of England has seen a 45 per cent increase in the number of covid inpatients in the last week, with occupancy now higher than at the peak of the first wave.
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NewsGovernment finally accepts need for ‘independent’ national patient safety commissioner
The government has accepted the need for a new ‘patient safety commissioner’, according to the author of a safety review commissioned by the Department of Health and Social Care.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Mackey warns of ‘extreme dangers’ around NHS legislative proposals
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by senior correspondent, Sharon Brennan.
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NewsChief executive apologises after sharing ‘suicide note’ with 3,000 staff
The chief executive of a mental health trust has apologised after sharing a colleague’s ‘suicide note’ with 3,000 staff.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Hold tight London
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsTroubled children’s service taken out of special measures
An independent children’s and adolescents’ mental health service has been taken out of special measures after cutting beds by two-thirds.
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Insight BriefingsEarly cancer detection and the pandemic
The NHS has committed to getting the number of cancers diagnosed in stages I and II up from 54 per cent to 75 per cent by 2028, but GP referrals tumbled and screening programmes came to a virtual halt as the service was hit by covid-19. HSJ bureau chief Ben ...
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Infection inspection, cancer concern and four-hour ousted
Your essential update on health for the week.
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NewsFour in five health systems see rise in hospitalised covid patients
The number of covid-positive patients in hospital has risen in 80 per cent of England’s health systems — showing the virus’ impact on the NHS is growing in nearly all areas.
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NewsHSJ covid-19 coverage free to view
HSJ is switching off its paywall for coronavirus stories over Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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CommentPHE's abolition is an 'opportunity for councils to take the lead'
An enhanced sector-led improvement approach, where councils are responsible for their own performance and are held accountable locally, not nationally, would be a cost-effective way to boost public health, argues Cllr Ian Hudspeth