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NewsLarge-scale GP model to be rolled out to 'swathe' of England
A “reasonable chunk” of the country will be expected to develop large-scale GP providers and networks under NHS England planning requirements for the coming years.
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NewsUpdated: Probe launched into major NHS procurement consortium after audit
Investigation underway into “a number of issues” at UCLPartners Procurement Service The organisation bulk purchases on behalf of five London trusts, including Great Ormond Street and the Royal Free It claims to have “by far the largest non-pay spend of trusts in London” An investigation has been launched ...
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HSJ Local18 week waits, October 2015: explore the maps
NHS waiting lists around England, updated for October 2015
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NewsNHS has problem hearing families' voices, says Stevens
Reforming care for people with learning disabilities is “unfinished business”, says Stevens NHS at a “cultural turning point” in the way it deals with families when “things go wrong” NHS England chief defends commissioning function over Southern Health The NHS is at a “cultural turning point” at which ...
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HSJ LocalRCS review raises concerns over Bolton surgical errors
RCS review says surgical checklists not consistently followed by some senior staff Bolton FT must reassure staff that “quality is more important than numbers” Trust says action has been taken and checklist compliance is now “excellent” PERFORMANCE: An independent review has raised concerns that approved surgical checklists were ...
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NewsDemand for public probe into ‘calamitous’ £800m contract collapse
Unison demands full public investigation into dramatic collapse of flagship contract The union is to press local commissioners for a meeting to discuss £800m older people’s services deal before Christmas Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG said it would carry out an internal review Unions have demanded a full public ...
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NewsStafford Hospital death review criticises 'closed NHS culture'
Independent review finds family’s fears over cause of death were correct Report criticises “closed culture” in the NHS that prevents complaints being heard CCG says it will act for family to secure a second inquest An independent investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy at Stafford Hospital ...
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NewsCQC ‘not yet an effective regulator’, say MPs
Commons public accounts committee expresses “new concerns” over CQC’s performance Committee says CQC’s own performance metrics are “inadequate” Concerns raised over CQC taking on new duty to assess efficiency “while it is struggling to fulfil its existing responsibilities” The Care Quality Commission is “not yet an effective regulator ...
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NewsNHS England to publish CCG conflict of interest audit
NHS England commissions audit into how CCGs co-commissisoning primary care manage conflicts of interest Updated statutory guidance on conflicts of interest to be published in April, MPs told NHS England will publish an independent audit into how potential conflicts of interest among clinical commissioning groups co-commissioning primary care ...
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HSJ LocalPrivate mental health hospital put in special measures
Harriet Tubman House is first private mental health hospital to go into special measures CQC found patients who were not detained under the Mental Health Act were not allowed to leave the facility when they wanted Staff had not received training on restraint PERFORMANCE: A private mental health ...
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HSJ LocalMental health trust drops foundation trust bid
STRUCTURE: Solent Trust has dropped its bid to be a foundation trust.
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HSJ LocalManchester commissioners threaten to tender hospital services
Manchester trusts acknowledge need for “comprehensive range” of clinical networks CCGs and council threaten to recommission services if meaningful changes are not agreed Organisational mergers could be considered COMMISSIONING: Three large acute providers have drawn up plans for a “single hospital service” in Manchester, as commissioners threaten to ...
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HSJ LocalGreater Manchester GPs asked to be 'early adopters' of new contract
WORKFORCE: Health leaders in Greater Manchester want their GPs to become an “early adopters” of the government’s new contract.
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NewsMackey required to get providers back in balance next year
NHS Improvement chief says he has to get the provider sector in balance in 2016-17 Jim Mackey confirms national tariff rate will increase by 1 per cent in cash terms Warns if the DH has to ask for more money it will “annihilate confidence in the service” DH official ...
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NewsHunt condemns Southern Health over unexpected deaths
Jeremy Hunt says MPs will be “profoundly shocked” at allegations over failures to investigate deaths Health secretary pledges to accept majority of recommendations of independent report Culture change is “unfinished business” from Mid Staffs, he says Mr Hunt does not rule out public inquiry Jeremy Hunt this morning ...
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NewsPatient group fears national clinical director cut
Neurological Alliance warns NHS England against “removal or demotion” of national clinical director for adult neurology Charity also urges it to protect intelligence network and strategic clinical networks for neurology HSJ revealed last month that NHS England is considering cuts to 23 director roles If NHS England cuts ...
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NewsNHS England former head of leadership faces jail after fraud
NHS England’s former head of leadership is facing jail after admitting his part in a multimillion pound fraud.
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NewsModest improvement in patient experience, nine year analysis finds
Nine years of data from NHS inpatient survey analysed by King’s Fund Data shows slight improvement in patient experience overall Think tank urges trusts to use data to plan longer term improvements There has been an improvement in patient experience within the NHS during the last nine years ...
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NewsExclusive: Minister signals 'fundamental change' from financial regulation
Minister says NHS Improvement represents a ”fundamental change from a financial regulator” Lord Prior says “intelligent transparency” is necessary “in the absence of a market” Argues for greater investment in primary care and says structural “reorganisation would be a distraction” Health minister Lord Prior has said the creation ...
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NewsNHS Improvement chair pledges support to 50/50 leadership target
The chair of NHS Improvement has promised to help the HSJ Women Leaders network achieve changes to promote gender equality in the health service.