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NewsExclusive: CCGs criticise NHS England co-commissioning 'confusion'
The leaders of six clinical commissioning groups have written to NHS England criticising “apparent confusion and lack of clarity” in its proposals for primary care co-commissioning, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsRichards: Fit and proper persons test may end up in court
The final parameters of the new fit and proper test for NHS board members could be set in the courts, the chief inspector of hospitals has predicted
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HSJ LocalMonitor launches investigation into finances at Basildon and Thurrock
FINANCE: Monitor has launched an investigation into the deterioration of finances at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals Foundation Trust.
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HSJ LocalMorecambe Bay inquiry to hear from former trust chief
The former chief executive of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust is due to give evidence today to an independent inquiry examining infant and maternal deaths.
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HSJ Live 15.12.2014: CCGs criticise NHS England co-commissioning 'confusion'
Leaders of six clinical commissioning groups have written to NHS England criticising “apparent confusion and lack of clarity” in its proposals for primary care co-commissioning, plus the rest of today’s news and comment.
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HSJ LocalCCG chair steps down to lead GP 'super-practice'
STRUCTURE: The chair of Corby Clinical Commissioning Group is stepping down from the role to lead a merged GP ‘super-practice’ which aims to become the largest primary care provider in England.
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HSJ LocalDorset's better care fund budget slashed
One of the largest and most ambitious bids to pool health and social care budgets has been scaled back dramatically after the plans were checked by NHS England.
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HSJ Local'Perfect storm' tips Walsall trust into the red
Walsall Healthcare Trust has instigated an action plan to clear its ‘significant’ waiting list after being hit by a ‘perfect storm’ of IT problems and heightened demand that threatens to push it £9m into the red.
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NewsOne in three trusts have board level vacancies
One in three trusts have at least one vacancy or interim executive on their board, according to a King’s Fund report based on research by HSJ.
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HSJ Local18 week waits, October 2014: explore the maps
See all NHS waiting lists around England by provider, CCG or specialty
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NewsA&Es under 'extreme pressure' as admissions rise
Accident and emergency departments are ‘cracking under extreme pressure’ with the number of patients waiting longer than four hours at a record high.
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HSJ LocalRheumatology patients turned away due to pressure on service
Great Western Hospitals Foundation Trust has became the latest hospital to close its doors to patients because of “extremely high demand” on its services.
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NewsHSJ Live 12.12.2014: One in three trusts have board level vacancies
HSJ Future of NHS Leadership and King’s Fund find one in three trusts have board level vacancies, plus the rest of today’s news and comment
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HSJ LocalNEW Devon drops plans to restrict surgery for smokers and obese patients
Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group has dropped controversial ‘rationing’ plans that would have restricted elective surgery to smokers and obese patients.
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NewsExclusive: Lord Willis reveals plans for the future of nurse education
NHS trusts could be required to provide far more formalised education and training for qualified nurses under radical proposals outlined to HSJ ahead of a major review next year.
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HSJ LocalNorth West trust approaches council for £10m loan
FINANCE: Blackpool Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust has abandoned its bid to secure a £10m loan from Blackpool Borough Council which it hoped would ease its cash flow problems.
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NewsGovernment's £250m campaign fails to clear waiting list backlog
The number of patients waiting over 18 weeks for treatment has increased despite the government pouring £250m into the NHS to clear the backlogs of longest waiters
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HSJ LocalMental health trust chair steps down
The chair of West London Mental Health Trust has announced he is stepping down, midway through his second term.
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NewsHSJ Live 11.12.2014: NEW Devon CCG smoking and obesity restrictions "dropped"
Ben Bradshaw MP tweets that CCG has dropped controversial plans to restrict access to elective care, plus the rest of today’s news and comment
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Exclusive: Agency pay variations revealed
Hospitals across the North West paid the highest rates for locum medical staff, an analysis of expenditure on temporary staff in 2013-14 has indicated.