All HSJ Local articles – Page 352
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OUH named as worst performer in the south on A&E
PERFORMANCE: Oxford University Hospitals Trust was the worst performer on accident and emergency in the south of England in quarter one of 2012-13.
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North East NHS 111 go live delayed
STRUCTURE: The first go live date for NHS 111 has been delayed due to a lack of local GP engagement and outstanding contractual issues with the provider, HSJ has learned.
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George Eliot death rates remain high
PERFORMANCE: Latest death rate figures have highlighted ongoing problems at George Eliot Hospital Trust, and suggest that a spike in mortality rates elsewhere in Warwickshire earlier this year was short-lived.
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Interserve gains Leicestershire preferred bidder status
COMMERCIAL: Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland cluster of PCTs have appointed Interserve as the preferred bidder for a major NHS estates contract.
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Lancashire Care appoints new NEDs
WORKFORCE: The foundation trust has appointed two new non-executive directors to replace Belinda Weir, who resigned earlier this year, and outgoing post-holder Sam Jones.
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New finance director for St George's Healthcare Trust
WORKFORCE: St George’s Healthcare Trust has appointed Steven Bolam as it new director of finance, performance and informatics.
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Heatherwood FT slips on waiting list backlog
PERFORMANCE: Bosses at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Foundation Trust have warned that their ability to cut a backlog in long waiters could be “in jeopardy” as extra cash to deal with the issue runs out.
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Quality improves at Heatherwood and Wexham Park on introduction of Safety Thermometer
PERFORMANCE: Heatherwood and Wexham Park Foundation Trust has reported a steady improvement on some quality indicators since the introduction of the NHS Safety Thermometer.
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Patients rate Heatherwood higher than Wexham Park
PERFORMANCE: Berkshire patients are more likely to recommend Heatherwood Hospital than Wexham Park, feedback from NHS Choices has shown.
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Public meeting over Worcestershire service review
STRUCTURE: A public meeting has been held in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire over plans to reconfigure acute services in the county.
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Plymouth Community Healthcare mental health unit rated excellent
PERFORMANCE: Plymouth Community Healthcare’s Glenbourne Unit has been assessed as excellent by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
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Plymouth avoids being 'escalated' as it delays FT application
STRUCTURE: Plymouth Hospitals Trust has pushed back its target date for applying to become a foundation trust.
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Yeovil FD leaves after 18 years
WORKFORCE: Yeovil District Hospital Foundation Trust finance director Libby Walters is leaving the trust after 18 years.
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Acute overspend worries Herts Valleys
FINANCE: A £2.9m overspend on acute services in the first three months of the financial year is causing concern at Herts Valleys Clinical Commissioning Group.
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New providers gain AQP responsibilities in Hertfordshire
SERVICES: New providers will be delivering services under any qualified provider in Hertfordshire from next month.
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Bedfordshire CCG
WORKFORCE: GP Dr Paul Hassan, has been appointed as the chief clinical officer designate for Bedfordshire Clinical Commissioning Group.
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New alcohol and drug service to begin in Norfolk
SERVICES: A new treatment and recovery service for people with alcohol and drug problems will start in Norfolk next year.
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Ipswich judged compliant by CQC
PERFORMANCE: The CQC has judged Ipswich Hospital to be full compliant against its standards following an unannounced inspection in July.
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18-week target met by Peterborough and Stamford
PERFORMANCE: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust managed to meet the 18 referral to treatment standard for admitted patients in July, although the board heard there were still challenges in sustaining it.
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Peterborough and Stamford forecasts reduced deficit
FINANCE: Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust is reducing its forecast deficit from over £54m to £52.5m - and has pushed back the date when it is likely to need external funding to December.