All Health Service Journal articles in June 2021
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NewsMike Richards’ review finds ‘hostility’ in pioneering integration patch
A review by Sir Mike Richards has warned of ‘really poor’ working relationships and ‘hostility’ within the system that was due to launch the NHS’ first integrated care provider, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalLong-serving CEO takes over neighbouring acute trust
A long-serving NHS chief executive is set to become interim boss for a neighbouring hospital trust, amid plans for a provider group model.
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NewsCQC tells provider to inform police of staff assault on patient
Allegations of staff assaulting patients at a mental health hospital have been uncovered for a second time, one year after the Care Quality Commission first raised concerns over potential abuse at the unit.
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HSJ Local‘Covid triangle’ A&E service rated ‘inadequate’ after infection control concerns
Princess Alexandra Hospital Trust’s urgent and emergency care services have been downgraded from ‘requires improvement’ to ‘inadequate’.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: “Tens of thousands of people died who didn’t need to die”
Andy Cowper shares his insights on the hot topics of the past week.
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NewsNHS manager admits defrauding trust out of £800,000
A former senior IT manager has admitted to defrauding an NHS trust out of more than £800,000 and will face sentencing later this month.
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NewsTrust buys private hospital at ‘critical time of recovery’
An acute trust has bought a local private hospital for an undisclosed sum, saying it will safeguard its NHS work and continue to serve the private market.
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HSJ LocalMajor trust faces bullying concerns from hundreds of senior doctors
Concerns over bullying and discrimination have been raised in a survey of hundreds of doctors at a major hospital trust, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsStaff warn collaboration and flexibility waning after covid
Staff have warned the collaboration and flexible working achieved during covid risk being lost, in a huge and unprecedented feedback exercise for NHS England.
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HSJ LocalCCG awards £1.6bn ‘integrated care partnership’ contract
An acute trust plans to create an integrated care partnership with a not-for-profit company after winning a £1.6bn contract for community, mental health and social care services.
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News‘Zero progress’ made on covid tests for visually impaired people
Charities have said rapid covid tests remain ‘completely inaccessible’ to blind people, despite the government claiming it has made efforts — including collaborating with charities — to improve access.
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CommentDon’t forget the people behind the waiting list stats
Norman McKinley highlights the impact of long waiting times on patients and the toll it will take on their health, if not dealt with.
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Expert BriefingRegion plans to ‘eradicate 18-month waits’
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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NewsDaily Insight: Feeling of futility
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News‘Secretive’ safety findings set to be revealed direct to CQC
The Care Quality Commission may in future be notified when ‘secretive’ external reviews have looked at patient safety issues within trusts.
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NewsEx-director wins £70k payout over trust’s ‘inappropriate’ interview panel
A trust must pay out nearly £70,000 to its former director of medical education after an employment tribunal ruled she had been constructively dismissed.
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HSJ Local‘40 new hospitals’ trust puts new IT system ahead of building
An acute and community trust, which has been allocated money as part of the “40 new hospitals” programme, is prioritising buying a new electronic patient record ahead of rebuilding its estate.
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CommentThe covid vaccine approach could cut other race inequalities in health
If we can take the lessons from covid and apply them with the discipline and energy of the vaccination campaign, we can make rapid improvements in life expectancy and rapidly reduce inequalities, says Shahed Ahmad
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Systems expecting instructions on exec roles
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by senior correspondent Sharon Brennan.
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NewsDaily Insight: The issue of openness
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.