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NewsPHSO to be investigated after deputy’s role in cover up
PHSO board orders review into actions of the organisation and ombudsman after her deputy’s involvement sexual harassment cover up Dame Julie Mellor was aware of the findings of an employment tribunal last July Deputy ombudsman Mick Martin has taken a leave of absence The board of the Parliamentary ...
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NewsTrusts must apply and pay for new turnaround process
Trusts which receive turnaround support from consultancies will have to apply to Monitor and the NHS Trust Development Authority for it and pay for it themselves.
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National bodies avoid revolt over 2016-17 tariff
The national tariff proposals for 2016-17 have effectively been accepted by NHS providers.
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NewsCCGs could face tighter scrutiny when tendering big contracts
NHS England probe into UnitingCare collapse likely to recommend “proactive assurance” around large contracts Regional director suggested the £725m deal structure was too complicated NHS England probe will give a “definitive answer” on Strategic Projects Team’s role in the deal Monitor director says regulator wanted more time to sign ...
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HSJ LocalStruggling trust recruits chief executive from Australia
WORKFORCE: A South West trust which has struggled with waiting times performance has recruited a new chief executive from Australia.
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NewsCharity warnings over clinical reference group cuts
Chief executives of The Brain Tumour Charity and Sarcoma UK raise concerns cuts will “dilute” specialist knowledge Neurological Alliance and British Kidney Patients Association warn reducing groups’ membership will impact ability to represent patients NHS England plans to cut half of clinical reference groups and reduce clinical and patients ...
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NewsHunt: Trusts to start publishing avoidable mortality rates this month
Jeremy Hunt tells international summit that avoidable rates for each trusts will be published this month Mr Hunt says push for openness and “no blame” culture part of NHS learning from incidents Experts have previously warned avoidable mortality rates for trusts would be “meaningless” NHS hospitals in England ...
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HSJ LocalSurrey FTs merger halted for at least eight months
STRUCTURE: The proposed merger between two Surrey trusts is likely to be delayed by at least eight months – and may not even happen in the way originally planned.
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HSJ LocalSubstantive chief officer announced for London CCG
WORKFORCE: A new chief officer has been announced for a London CCG that has seen significant governance problems.
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NewsRevealed: Failed Cambridgeshire provider asked for £34m bailout after just one month
Audit of older people’s contract details £34m dispute one month after go-live UnitingCare planned to negotiate on income after the contract was awarded Significant shortcomings in the tender process identified Advisers from Strategic Projects Team failed to secure guarantees from winning bidders The controversial Cambridgeshire older people’s services ...
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NewsTrusts must reduce staff stress to get bonus payments
NHS providers will be expected to reduce stress and musculoskeletal problems among their staff to access incentive payments next year.
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NewsExclusive: Hospitals forced to cut night cover due to staff shortages
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals cuts medical nightshift cover on wards due to vacancies Oxford University Hospitals forced to stop training for one doctor and has ultrasound backlog Monitor insists agency cap is helping trusts and says patient safety remains priority Hospitals have been forced to reduce medical ...
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HSJ LocalFormer trust director pleads not guilty to corruption charges
WORKFORCE: A former acute trust IT director has pleaded not guilty to a corruption charge.
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NewsCCGs to be paid for improving GP appointment access
Incentive scheme for CCGs introduces two national measures around GP services One payment triggered if 85 per cent of GP patient survey respondents say they “had a good experience of making an appointment” Payments linked to mental health improvements dropped, including around quality of life and waiting times for ...
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NewsNHS England gives up control of specialist mental health commissioning
NHS England is to relinquish control of tertiary mental health services to selected local areas in a bid to tackle disconnected commissioning and the controversial practice of sending patients long distances from their home for treatment.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Bristol acute trust eyes community services bid
COMMERCIAL: One of Bristol’s acute trusts is in discussion with a mental health trust and two social enterprises about teaming up to bid for a children’s community services contract in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
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HSJ LocalTrust challenges decision to hand contract to private firm
COMMERICAL: An NHS trust has challenged commissioners in Lancashire over the awarding of community equipment contract to a private provider.
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HSJ LocalCCGs mull 'ban' on third party drug ordering
Clinical commissioning groups in south Staffordshire are considering a clampdown on community pharmacies ordering prescriptions on behalf of their patients, following a spike in spending on prescription items.
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HSJ LocalSenior managers censured after 'deliberate financial misreporting'
Four managers at Doncaster and Bassetlaw FT face disciplinary action Investigation finds the trust misreported finances for 15 months Report says financial position was “deliberately misreported” Finance director resigned in October WORKFORCE: Four senior managers are facing disciplinary action over the serial misreporting of accounts at an acute ...
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NewsTrusts ranked in 'learning from mistakes' league
Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust tops league for “openness and honesty” East Sussex Healthcare Trust at bottom of table Creation of league revealed by HSJ last month See the full rankings The Department of Health has published a “learning from mistakes league”, ranking trusts on their “openness and honesty” ...