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NewsHSJ Live 8.5.2013: Nick Seddon named Number 10 health policy adviser
Downing Street appoints new health policy adviser, how the Queen’s speech proposals will affect the NHS, and the rest of today’s news.
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NewsExclusive: CCG performance and assurance regime unveiled
Clinical commissioning groups will be rated four times a year on their performance and annually on their organisational capability, under a draft assurance regime to be published today.
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NewsExclusive: Acute and community provider may compete to lead frail elderly service
An acute provider and a community health trust are likely to compete to be the lead provider of services for the frail elderly under planned changes to contracting in Oxfordshire.
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NewsGP commissioning leader defends CCGs over NHS 111 failure
Blaming local commissioners for the failure of NHS 111 in some parts of the country is a “bit rich”, the president of NHS Clinical Commissioners has told HSJ.
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NewsEast of England pathology shake-up details emerge
Trusts involved in a controversial pathology services reconfiguration are to consult staff on the changes later this month, amid union claims that major logistical issues surrounding the project remain unresolved.
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NewsAsthma care variation warning
There is an “alarming variation” across the country in the numbers of asthma patients who are admitted to hospitals after suffering from an asthma attack, a charity has said.
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Vale Royal CCG seeks assurance from its CSU
FINANCE: NHS Vale Royal CCG has sought assurance about its commissioning support unit, related to value for money and services provided.
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New chaplain at County Durham FT
WORKFORCE: The Reverend Kevin Tromans has been appointed as the new lead chaplain at County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. Rev Tromans has worked in hospitals since 1997 and replaces Rev Brian Selmes, who has retired.
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Success for Hull and East Yorks hip programme
PERFORMANCE: A 12 week project to help hip patients recover has led to a dramatic fall in mortality at Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals trust.
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Chester infections concern
PERFORMANCE: Recent board papers for West Cheshire CCG reveal concerns over the rate of healthcare acquired infection rates at the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
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Vale Royal extends declaration of interest policy
STRUCTURE: Board papers from the NHS Vale Royal CCG Governance and Audit Committee reveal a proposal to extend the declaration of interest to family members of those on the CCG board.
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Leicester consultant appointed NCD for respiratory care
WORKFORCE: Professor Mike Morgan, consultant respiratory physician at University Hospitals of Leicester Trust has been appointed as the National Clinical Director for Respiratory Services for NHS England.
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Nurses up to speed on information at Queen Victoria FT
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the information given to them by nursing staff.
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Bolton Foundation Trust waiting times struggle highlighted
PERFORMANCE: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust struggled with elective waiting time targets in the last quarter - January to March 2013, according to commissioner board papers.
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South Cheshire CCG produces welfare benefits guide
SERVICE DESIGN: A new guide on the changes to welfare benefits has been produced for GPs and Health Professionals by South Cheshire CCG.
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NewsHSJ Live 7.5.2013: Fallout from NHS 111 continues
The government has been heavily trailing its proposed legislation on social care reform and integration, the latest on the NHS 111 developments, and the rest of today’s news.
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HSJ LocalAnalysed: Oxfordshire's 'outcomes-based commissioning'
Will Oxfordshire’s new approach transform services?
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HSJ Local
Brighton and Sussex rated poorly for discussing future care needs
PERFORMANCE: Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing below average in the inpatient survey for discussing future health or social care needs with patients.
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HSJ Local
Queen Victoria FT explains surgical risk
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for explaining risk to people before procedures.
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Queen Victoria FT answers call bells quickly
PERFORMANCE: Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust was picked out by the Care Quality Commission as performing above average in the inpatient survey for the time it takes to answer call bells.