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NewsConfusion over plans to ease out Morecambe Bay chief nurse
Scandal-hit University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay’s plans to move its chief nurse to another foundation trust were thrown into confusion today when the would-be recipient said it had not agreed to the move.
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NewsDoctors 'not empowered by reforms'
Almost two-thirds of doctors feel less “empowered” than they did before the government’s controversial health reforms, a new poll suggests.
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NewsPoulter links Morecambe Bay scandal to Mid Staffs
Health minister Dan Poulter has linked the NHS scandal in Morecambe Bay to the previous care scandal in Mid Staffordshire, saying in both cases a “rotten culture” took hold at the hospitals.
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NewsCall for evidence on longer working
Healthcare employers and workers are being asked for views on the impact on staff of working into their 60s as part of a review that could pave the way for employers to make increased contributions for staff in particularly demanding roles.
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Surrey Downs CCG budget tops £320m
FINANCE: Surrey Downs Clinical Commissioning Group has a total budget of £321m for the 2013-14 financial year.
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Budget of over £230m for NE Hampshire and Farnham CCG
FINANCE: North East Hampshire and Farnham Clinical Commissioning Group has an initial budget of just over £236m for 2013-14.
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Budget tops £400m for North West Surrey CCG
FINANCE: North West Surrey Commissioning Group has a budget allocation of £403.2m for the 2013-14 financial year.
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Guildford and Waverley CCG sets budget targets
FINANCE: NHS Guildford and Waverley Clinical Commissioning Group has a total budget of around £230m for the 2013-14 financial year.
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Commissioners and providers ‘map’ west Kent services
STRUCTURE: Commissioners and providers in west Kent are attempting to draw up a future picture of the “modern, efficient healthcare system” needed by their population.
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West Kent CCG sets out future ‘vision’ for local services
STRUCTURE: A “vision for health” in west Kent has been produced by the area’s NHS commissioners.
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Mobile blood teams under threat in West Sussex
STRUCTURE: Plans to axe two mobile blood collection units in West Sussex have been criticised by unions.
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Queen Victoria Hospital chair given OBE
WORKFORCE: Peter Griffiths, chair of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, has been awarded a CBE in recognition of services to healthcare.
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NewsExclusive: NHS launches cyber security review of health service data
The NHS is launching a review of whether health and social care data is secure from hackers, amid increasing concerns about cyber security.
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NewsExclusive: Surgeons blocking data release will be named from next week
Consultants who block their outcome data from being published in a new transparency initiative will be “named and shamed” from next week, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalTwo commissioning support units consider merger
Two commissioning support units in London are planning an alliance that could lead to a full merger, it was announced today.
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NewsDH plans property company merger
The Department of Health’s two property companies are beginning a programme of joint working and are set to merge in two years’ time, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNAO urges action on 'gagging orders'
Ministers have been urged to “get a grip” of so-called gagging orders that have seen millions of pounds handed to government staff.
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NewsBMA and NHS Employers agree heads of terms on contract
The British Medical Association and NHS Employers have stepped up their bid to get a better deal for trainee doctors and dentists by publishing draft heads of terms.
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Southampton CCG red rates QIPP risk
FINANCE: The risk of non delivery of local efficiency plans has been red rated by Southampton City clinicial commissioning group.