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Call for separate Scottish GP contract
A separate Scottish contract should be set up for GPs working north of the border, a think-tank has proposed.
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Yorkshire savings rely on reconfiguration
Two of the most challenged health economies in the country are relying on reconfigurations for savings.
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Care UK contract sparks protests
COMMERCIAL: NHS North of Tyne is facing angry opposition to its decision to award the contract for running a GP practice to private provider Care UK.
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Hunt urged to give GP commissioners autonomy
GP and clinical commissioner representatives have given a cautious welcome to the new health secretary, urging him to maintain commitment to local autonomy.
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Salisbury appoints interim chief
Chief operating officer Peter Hill has been appointed interim chief executive of Salisbury Foundation Trust following the resignation of Caspar Ridley, who is leaving the trust after less than a year.
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Rising demand and transition disruption put local plans at risk
Rising demand for acute services has emerged as a key threat to commissioners’ efficiency schemes.
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QIPP medicines management schemes get green light
QIPP plans to reduce spending on medicines are making better progress than other major workstreams.
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Red ratings dog West Midlands QIPP plans
Derbyshire’s QIPP plan is the only one in the Midlands and East region to have been given a “green” overall rating.
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Urgent care centres to lighten London providers' workload
Savings schemes set out by the London clusters entail significant reductions in work done by provider trusts.
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IT problems in Bristol threaten delivery of QIPP plans
Problems with new patient administration systems are threatening the delivery of QIPP plans.
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Analysed: Accident and Emergency performance in Surrey
This briefing looks at how the economy will improve Surrey’s A&E performance
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Analysis: Decisions need to be taken before Hunt's honeymoon ends
HSJ’s team of experts examine some of the issues Jeremy Hunt faces in his first months in his role as health secretary.
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Neil Goodwin steps down as North Cumbria interim chief executive
WORKFORCE: Neil Goodwin has stepped down as interim chief executive of North Cumbria University Hospitals ahead of the planned arrival of a replacement from neighbouring Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust.
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New tax rules 'could spark backlash'
New rules on employing interim managers in the NHS risk sparking a backlash from temporary managers who could look elsewhere for work, HSJ has been told.
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Faith case battle reaches Strasbourg
People with strong religious beliefs are free to express their faith privately but cannot insist their employer accommodate it, a landmark hearing on religious freedom has heard.
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CFS patients 'neglected by NHS'
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) are still suffering from neglect within the NHS despite initiatives aimed at improving services for those with the condition, according to a new report.
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Northumberland CCG scopes priorities with patients
STRUCTURE: NHS Northumberland CCG is organising discussions with members of the public about its ” future priorities” and to “identify any gaps in services”.
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Hull campaigners to march against 'cuts'
FINANCE: Campaigners in Hull have announced their intention to march against Hull And East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust’s plans to make £99m efficiency savings by 2018.
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Mental health sector's QIPP savings on target
The mental health sector is among the best performing areas for achieving efficiency savings under QIPP.
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Nottinghamshire Healthcare launches FT bid
PERFORMANCE: Nottinghamshire Healthcare Trust has launched a three month public consultation in prepapration for its bid to become a foundation trust.