All Jeremy Hunt articles – Page 21
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Francis: NHS must 'do whatever it takes' to improve staff morale
Sir Robert Francis says lifting pay cap should be part of several measures to improve morale Pay rise would not be worth more if “economy collapses” Sir Robert warns NHS leaders face constant pressure to “balance the books” Lifting the public sector pay cap may be a “mirage” ...
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Ministers consider funding cuts for delayed discharges laggards
Poorly performing councils could see 2018-19 social care funding cut, says Jeremy Hunt Hunt names 12 most ‘challenged’ councils which face a CQC review Social care chiefs slam late ‘changes to guidance which undermine collective effort required’ Minsters are “considering” cutting funding for councils performing poorly against new ...
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Councils to set own targets for cutting delayed transfers
Councils will be told to set new targets for reducing social care-related delayed transfers, as part of new government measures aimed at speeding up discharge from hospital.
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Exclusive: Ex-TalkTalk chief in line to be NHS Improvement chair
A Conservative peer and former chief executive of the broadband giant TalkTalk is a leading candidate to be appointed as chair of NHS Improvement, HSJ has learned.
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Government to review pay restraint policy
The government is to review the 1 per cent cap on public sector pay increases, according to several reports this afternoon.
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Thousands of private hospitals and care homes ordered to check fire safety
The Care Quality Commission has told more than 31,000 people working for care homes, independent hospitals and hospices to carry out urgent fire safety reviews following the Grenfell Tower fire.
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Exclusive: NHS struggling to maintain fire safety
NHS trusts face significant fire safety risks, research by HSJ has shown.
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Exclusive: Fire services 'not consulted' over NHS safety checks
Fire chiefs say they were not asked about ‘practicalities’ before urgent safety checks were ordered Trust leaders describe ‘chaos’ as fire services struggle to respond to NHS requests Fire services tell NHS bosses they will be unable to carry out inspections over the weekend Trust chief: ‘Joined up government ...
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Hunt gives trusts one day to check fire safety of wards
NHS leaders have been asked to arrange urgent fire safety inspections of all inpatient accommodation this weekend as the service steps up its response to the Grenfell Tower disaster.
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Jeremy Hunt hints at lobbying for end to pay restraint
The welfare and support of staff is the “number one priority” for the NHS, the health secretary Jeremy Hunt said today, hinting he could lobby for an end to pay restraint.
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Deficit delayed forward view by a year, says Hunt
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the Five Year Forward View was delayed by a year as the provider sector deficit spiralled to £2.5bn in 2015-16.
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Major new NHS devolution deal revealed
A health and social care devolution style deal is being put in place in Surrey, it has been announced – the second after Greater Manchester.
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Exclusive: HSIB chief will challenge regulators on patient safety
Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch chief investigator says he will challenge regulators Keith Conradi says NHS has been “defensive” and incident investigations seen as a “bolt on” HSIB “will go where the evidence leads” The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch will focus its efforts on challenging system regulators and policymakers ...
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Cowper’s Cut: Hubris, elections, majorities and Brexit
Theresa May clings on to power, in the wake of a catastrophic general election campaign during which, instead of increasing her double digit opinion poll lead over Labour to give her the requested mandate to negotiate Brexit, she lost her majority
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Jeremy Hunt remains health secretary in post-election reshuffle
Jeremy Hunt will remain the health secretary as part of Theresa May’s new cabinet, it has been confirmed.
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Election 2017: Health ministers lose seats as Hunt wins
Two health ministers have lost their seats in an election night that stripped the Conservative Party of its parliamentary majority.
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HSJ Live 09.06.17: Theresa May to form government, plus reaction to the election result
Reaction to the general election results and what they mean for the NHS
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HSJ Local
Inquiry chair revealed amid families' criticism of regulator
Senior midwife Donna Ockenden appointed to lead review into deaths of 15 babies and three mothers Parents criticise NHS Improvement for setting “narrow” terms of reference and excluding families Jeremy Hunt set up review after concerns over deaths and lack of investigations A senior midwife has been appointed ...
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Exclusive: Sir Mike Richards confirms July CQC exit
Professor Sir Mike Richards will leave his role as chief inspector of hospitals at the Care Quality Commission at the end of July, he has told HSJ.
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HSJ Knowledge
How codes are raising the bar
When a foundation trust began using barcodes to improve stock control and procurement, it soon realised that the technology was capable of helping to achieve more ambitious goals relating to safety and savings