All Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) articles – Page 143
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Revealed: The capital projects deferred in 'undignified scramble'
£270m of deferred spending identified, much of which relates to projects such as building maintenance, IT infrastructure and the purchase of new equipment. Twenty biggest transfers listed. Download full details of the capital-to-revenue transfers identified Sources told HSJ they are seriously concerned that key capital projects could be jeopardised ...
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CommentSomething wicked this way comes: the main barrier to transformation
Radical policy shifts are needed to deal with some hefty obstacles standing in the way of major change
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CommentPrevention is the only cure for the NHS
The population’s inactivity problem is being addressed by some decisive action from NHS England and CCGs
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NewsQuango chiefs' pay falls by a quarter in four years
Senior Salaries Review Body says pay for very senior managers in the NHS has fallen 23 per cent in real terms since 2009-10 No pay rise in five of the last six years according to report Independent body says it cannot make recommendation on pay due to poor Department ...
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NewsTrusts told to prepare for indefinite strike action
NHS providers have been told to prepare for indefinite strike action by junior doctors in a letter to the service from NHS England and NHS Improvement on Thursday afternoon.
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CommentAn altogether different Simon Stevens
Simon Stevens has transformed from an enabler to a commander
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NewsFigures suggest one-in-five junior doctors worked despite strike
NHS England has published figures indicating more than a fifth of the junior doctors expected at work on Tuesday showed up while industrial action was taking place.
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NewsTrusts fear impact of junior contract on services, training and bottom line
Medical and workforce directors voice worries about impact of junior doctors contract Cost concerns include higher pension costs and pay protection concessions Warnings that trusts will need more doctors to maintain training and services Follow HSJ Live for in-depth coverage of the junior doctors’ strike The new junior ...
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CommentWhy every NHS director should be very interested in reference costs
Reference costs can be a catalyst to greater NHS efficiency but we must invest in them now, writes James Wilson
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NewsCCGs risk fines and unpaid tax bills for breaking pay rules
CCGs risk unpaid tax bills and fines for breaching rules on off-payroll payments to governing body members CCGs move GPs to payroll before HMRC intervenes, which will increase the pay bill Commissioners cite lack of clarity over guidance Explainer: The rules for off-payroll payments Clinical commissioning groups could ...
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NewsExclusive: Junior doctor leaders mull indefinite strike action
Junior doctors’ leaders discuss possible indefinite strike action BMA committee chair says no decision has been made ahead of next week’s strike Latest leak follows revelation of NHS Improvement email to trusts over engagement with doctors Senior members of the British Medical Association junior doctors’ committee ...
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NewsCQC's budget cut further
CQC budget for 2016-17 £9m lower than the £245m expected a few months ago Budget declines from £249m last year to £236m CQC board member says delivering revised budget will be “challenging” The Care Quality Commission’s budget has been reduced by an additional £9m compared to what it ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Reconfiguration by the backdoor
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
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NewsBMA: Strike will be cancelled if Hunt drops imposition
Junior doctors have said they will abandon next week’s two day strike if the government drops its threat to impose a new contract.
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CommentFailure to engage junior doctors will deprive the NHS of future leaders
Engaging the trainee medical workforce in management roles represents a significant challenge, yet one that is essential to the future of the NHS. By Tim Robbins and colleagues
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LeaderIt’s time for clarity on how to commission for integration
Ambiguity on how to proceed in commissioning new care models must be resolved quickly
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NewsBMA rejected plea from junior doctors’ leader to exclude children’s care from strike
Internal emails show BMA leader wanted paediatrics to be excluded from full walkout Withdrawing emergency care for children would be “difficult line to defend” Full emergency strikes planned for 26 and 27 April with no exclusions EXCLUSIVE: Internal emails from the British Medical Association show junior doctors’ leader ...
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CommentNew legislation must take financial pressures into account
Sarah Brooke emphasises that legislation to guide the NHS has so far not served its purpose to provide autonomy to health bodies
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NewsGP roadmap may herald move to 'self-assessment', say sources
GP roadmap could introduce more self-assessment for practices, as previously floated by CQC Sources tell HSJ “light touch” approach is being seriously considered The roadmap is due out next week GPs could face fewer inspections in future under a proposal being considered for the sector’s support package to ...
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Doing the right thing
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