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HSJ LocalBolton FT chief steps aside amid probe of mortality coding
PERFORMANCE: The acting chief executive of Bolton Foundation Trust has agreed to “step aside” while a probe is conducted into possible “discrepancies” in the way the trust has coded mortality information.
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DH opens door to NHS pension for private sector
Private companies providing NHS services are being allowed access to the NHS pension scheme ahead of anticipated Treasury action to widen eligibility, HSJ has learned.
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Mid Yorkshire introduces criminal checks for stakeholder forum
SERVICES: Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust is setting up a stakeholder forum to get input on how services should develop locally - but it does not want to hear from criminals.
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Darzi: CCGs will struggle to change 'big beast' providers
Clinical commissioning groups will struggle to challenge large “big beast” hospital providers to reshape services, former health minister Lord Darzi has said.
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LeaderAbandon pious certainties and ask what Francis means for you
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Further curbs on foreign NHS use likely
The government will take action to further restrict access to free NHS care for foreign patients, Jeremy Hunt has indicated.
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Southend CCG accountable officer lands place on national panel
WORKFORCE: Southend clinical commissioning group accountable officer Dr Paul Husselbee has been selected to join Sir Bruce Keogh’s advisory group to review 14 hospitals which have had higher than expected mortality rates.
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High A&E attendances in Sheffield
PERFORMANCE: Less than nine out of 10 A&E patients at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust were treated or discharged within the four hour standard in December.
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New nursing director at Mid Yorks
WORKFORCE: Sally Napper has been appointed director of nursing at Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust. She is currently chief nurse and chief operating officer at Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust.
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North Lincs and Goole identifies 13/14 savings gap
FINANCE: North Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust faces a tough 2013-14, with the need to make extensive savings.
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Largest hospital reconfiguration in England signed off by commissioners
The most significant proposed acute services reconfiguration in England has been approved by commissioners.
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Hillingdon plans whole health economy review
FINANCE: The west London borough is planning a review of the entire health economy, a report to the board of the hospital trust reveals.
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Sheffield Children’s Hospital may record £5.5m surplus
FINANCE: Sheffield Children’s Hospital may end the year with a surplus of £5.5m, well above its original plans.
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Delays in contract settlement Sheffield Children’s FT
FINANCE: Delays in deciding allocations for the NHS Commissioning Board and clinical commissioning groups are holding up contract settlements at Sheffield Children’s Hospital Foundation Trust.
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Sheffield Hospitals exceeds MRSA target
PERFORMANCE: Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust has already exceeded its MRSA target for the year with three cases in the year-to-date.
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Scunthorpe General introduces telemedicine for burns
STRUCTURE: Burns patients at Scunthorpe General Hospital are able to get an expert opinion on their treatment from elsewhere in the country thanks to a telemedicine link.
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Winter hits A&E waits in North Lincs
PERFORMANCE: A difficult January has affected A&E waiting times at Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust with performance dropping to 87.5 per cent against the four hour standard at Scunthorpe General Hospital.
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West Essex CCG given five conditions for authorisation
STRUCTURE West Essex clinical commissioning group (CCG) has been granted conditional authorisation with 13 conditions, the NHS Commissioning Board has announced.
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NHS North Central London supports Whittington FT bid
STRUCTURE: NHS North Central London is supporting Whittington Health Trust’s bid to become an independent foundation trust.
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St Helens CCG authorised with conditions
STRUCTURE: St Helens CCG was authorised this month, with five conditions imposed on its authorisation.