All East Midlands articles – Page 65
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HSJ Local
More than 200 PCT staff aligned to CCG roles
WORKFORCE: The cluster has recently undertaken a workforce mapping exercise and identified the potential destination of each member of staff once the PCTs are abolished in March 2013.
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HSJ Local
Derbyshire identifies AQP priorities
FINANCE: Clinical commissioners have identified three services they would like to add to their “Any Qualified Provider” list.
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HSJ Local
Eight practices opt out of Derby 'fairer funding' deal
FINANCE: Eighty six GP practices in Derbyshire have agreed to a “fairer” funding formula but patients in rural areas whose practices have not signed up to the deal could see worsening access to services.
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HSJ Local
Sherwood Forest considers removing PFI asset
STRUCTURE: The trust agreed to consider removing Mansfield Community Hospital from its private finance initiative if it could not transfer to the trust under Transforming Community Services.
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NewsCircle to run Hinchingbrooke hospital
A private company has been given the final go-ahead to take over the running of a debt-ridden NHS hospital.
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HSJ Local
McKinsey finds Sherwood Forest's PFI is 'sustainable'
FINANCE: A McKinsey review of the trust’s private finance initiative has found it is sustainable, with health community support.
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HSJ Local
Sherwood Forest charges disabled parkers
FINANCE: The trust has agreed to introduce parking charges for disabled and concession users.
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HSJ Local
East of England failing to cut outpatient activity
PERFORMANCE: The NHS in the East of England has failed to cut the number of people attending outpatient hospital appointments, while other regions have succeeded, according to a board report.
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News
'Amicable resolution' to United Lincs whistleblower saga
A trust has reached an “amicable resolution” with a former chief executive who was sacked after whistleblowing to NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson about pressure to meet government targets.
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NewsExclusive: equality concern as eight in 10 CCGs led by men
An HSJ analysis has revealed the great majority of emerging clinical commissioning groups are led by men.
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HSJ Local
NHS Derbyshire overcomes opposition to standardise services and income for GP practices
FINANCE: A primary care trust has won agreement from its GPs to move to a more standard contract and income, including a pay cut for some practices, despite the threat of legal action from some.
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CommentNo respite for East Midlands trusts despite CQC shortage
The Care Quality Commission has made no secret of its shortage of inspectors and funds. NHS leaders facing equally pressing financial concerns may see a respite from the regulator’s prying eyes as a blessing, but those in the East Midlands have had little chance to rejoice.
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HSJ Local
EMAS appoints new chief executive
WORKFORCE: East Midlands Ambulance Service has appointed a former strategic health authority director as its new chief executive.
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HSJ Local
Leicester children suffer poor access to dentistry
FINANCE: Despite poor oral health among children in Leicester, there is not enough money to ensure sufficient access to dentists.
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HSJ Local
Commissioners reject University Hospitals of Leicester waiting times action plan
PERFORMANCE: An action plan drawn up by University Hospitals of Leicester Trust to address waiting times has been rejected by commissioners.
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HSJ Local
Leicestershire cluster shortlists four services for AQP
FINANCE: The NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCT cluster has shortlisted four services to commission on an “Any Qualified Provider” basis.
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NewsChief exec leaves underperforming ambulance trust
An ambulance trust chief executive who retired suddenly around the time the organisation was fined £5m for poor performance received a lump sum worth twice his annual salary, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ Local
Finance 'capacity gap' at Leicester City worsens as resources are shared with CCGs
WORKFORCE: The primary care trust has identified a “capacity gap” in its finance team that is worsening due to having to share resources with clinical commissioning groups.
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HSJ Local
Derbyshire agrees ambulance commissioning plan
STRUCTURE: Derbyshire cluster has set out its response to the options set out by NHS chief executive Sir David Nicholson for ambulance commissioning.
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HSJ Local
Sainsbury's offer to replace Milton Keynes health centre
COMMERCIAL: The supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has offered to build a new health centre in Milton Keynes in exchange for building on the site of an existing centre.