All Estates articles – Page 24
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CommentWhere does the end of PFI leave PPP?
The longevity of models such as LIFT demonstrate that, done correctly, PPPs offer a flexible and sustainable environment for dynamic services, at a time when GPs are less inclined to buy into career long partnerships. By Chris Whitehouse
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NewsRevealed: Vital STP projects face doubt after £1bn fund snub
An £84m urgent and emergency care transformation in Middlesbrough, system wide cancer reconfiguration in South Yorkshire, and a large elective care centre in Norfolk were among projects which missed out on recent government funding.
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NewsRevealed: The winners from £1bn government capital fund
The Department of Health and Social Care has confirmed the trusts and partnerships which will receive capital funding worth around £900m for building developments.
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NewsReview: Major investment needed for 'worst estate in the NHS'
Mental health services are operating in some of the “worst estate the NHS has” and require major capital investment, a government review has said.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Trusts await impact of new buying model
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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NewsTrusts move to block neighbour's multimillion relocation plan
Two hospital trusts have submitted a proposal that would stop a neighbour selling land worth hundreds of millions and relocating.
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NewsDeloitte hired to design NHS efficiency drive
Deloitte has won a contract to draw up proposals with NHS trusts for a new procurement efficiency drive, which aims to make savings from a £20bn pool of non-pay spend.
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NewsEx-NHS chief finds 'bullying and discrimination prevalent' in official review
“Bullying and discrimination” are “prevalent and accepted” in NHS leadership, according to an official review by a former top hospital boss.
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NewsNHS Improvement tightens grip on subsidiary companies
NHS Improvement will stop foundation trusts from creating subsidiary companies if it considers the plan too “high-risk”, according to new guidance.
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HSJ LocalTrust accused of dropping estates deal after pressure from Corbyn
A London trust pulled out of a strategic partnership partly due to political pressure from Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, an estates management firm has claimed.
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NewsICU to shut amid safety and workforce fears
An intensive care unit and its dependent services are being closed and relocated from Leicester General Hospital because of workforce shortages and concerns for patient safety, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Half of land proceeds go into revenue, despite reinvestment pledge
More than half of the money raised from NHS land sales last year was diverted into day to day spending budgets, despite a government commitment for the proceeds to be reinvested into new estates’ projects.
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Expert BriefingGreater Manchester eyes 52 NHS sites for 1,700 new homes
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsNo more PFI deals, chancellor announces
The government plans to abolish the use of private finance initiative deals for future capital projects, and establish a “centre of best practice” to manage its existing deals.
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NewsNHSI to require business cases for subsidiary companies
NHS providers must submit a business case to show setting up a wholly owned subsidiary company yields value beyond VAT savings, under new proposals from NHS Improvement.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: No time to waste
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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Trust prosecuted for asbestos failings
An NHS trust in the West Midlands is to be prosecuted for asbestos failures by the Health and Safety Executive.
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HSJ LocalTrust set to terminate PFI deal for part-built hospital
The PFI contract for the partly-built new Royal Liverpool Hospital is set to be terminated after the Treasury confirmed it would provide funding support.
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NewsTrusts push ahead with staff transfers despite 'pause' on subsidiaries
Two NHS trusts are planning to continue with developments of their subsidiary companies – saying a national “pause” does not apply to them.
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CommentThe impact of integrated care systems
The long term NHS plan should set out a road map for the future and earmark resources to accelerate the improvements in health and care that ICSs are leading, writes Chris Ham