All KING'S COLLEGE HOSPITAL NHS FT articles – Page 23
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NewsTemporary staff use down as trusts cut £300m from staffing spend
Financial pressures in the NHS have led to a reduction in the use of temporary staff and a sharp drop in spending on consultancy, new data shows.
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King's has 'fewer' quality concerns than other south London providers
PERFORMANCE: A report about King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust submitted to the board of NHS South East London said “in general there are fewer concerns on the quality of care than with other providers”.
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New chief exec and chair for Croydon after current chair steps down
WORKFORCE: The chair of Croydon Health Services is stepping down shortly after the chief executive departed.
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News£1.9bn hospital and mental health merger a step nearer
The boards of three trusts have moved a step closer to creating a single organisation with a turnover of roughly £1.9bn.
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King's College Hospital working to avoid year-end deficit
FINANCE: The south London acute trust King’s College Hospital Foundation Trust recorded a deficit of £1.28m in December, up from a £1m deficit in month 8.
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King's Health Partners looks to St George's
STRUCTURE: King’s Health Partners, the south London Academic Health Science Centre, has said it was exploring “partnership models with St George’s”.
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NewsHospital mergers have little benefit, study suggests
Waiting times have risen and financial performance has declined at NHS hospitals following mergers, a study has found.
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GSTT and King's sign procurement deal with BMI Healthcare
FINANCE: The two south London foundation trusts, which have a combined turnover of approximately £1.4bn, signed the deal with the private healthcare group at the end of last month.
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Nicholson predicts between 14 and 18 academic health science networks
Academic health science networks could be set up in between 14 to 18 health economies in England, the NHS chief executive has said.
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NewsExclusive: Dr Foster names 10 trusts overlooking fast recovery processes
Ten hospital trusts which do not follow evidence-based processes for fast recovery from surgery have been named by Dr Foster Intelligence.
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NewsFTs consider merger that would create largest trust
Three London foundation trusts are considering a merger that would create the single biggest trust, with a turnover of £1.9bn.
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Three London FTs consider full merger
STRUCTURE: King’s College Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ and South London and Maudlsey Mental Health foundation trusts are considering a full merger, it has been revealed.
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Only four maternity units in London meet consultant labour ward requirements
WORKFORCE: A report from NHS London has outlined significant shortfalls in consultant presence in labour wards.
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NewsExclusive: new academic health science partnership planned
Imperial College Healthcare Trust plans to launch a new academic health science partnership covering north-west London - but its architects insist Imperial’s existing AHSC will continue to function alongside the new body.
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Hospital says Greek private patients owe £1.8m
FINANCE: King’s College Hospital reported that private patients from the financially-stricken state owe it £1.8m.
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CommentHow public and private sector partnerships could stimulate efficiency improvements
The slow uptake of technology is restricting much needed improvements in quality and efficiency. Creating partnerships between NHS organisations and private companies could speed things up, reports NHS graduate management trainee Maxine Miles.
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King's College Hospital savings plan hitting 90 per cent so far
FINANCE: The south London trust reported in its July report that it had achieved £4.5m in savings at month three of the financial year, 90 per cent of those planned.
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NewsExclusive: top teaching hospitals under threat from tariff system
The payment by results tariff system could tip England’s elite teaching hospitals into deficit and damage the country’s medical research industry, their chief executives have warned.
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King's College Hospital anticipates £4m in overseas work and commercial projects
COMMCERCIAL: The south London acute trusts anticipates making £1m in 2012-13 and a further £3m in 2013-14, according to a strategy document submitted to Monitor.
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King's College Hospital to spend £3.5m improving maternity
PERFORMANCE: King’s College Hospital plans to spend £3.5m expanding its maternity provision.