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HSJ LocalExclusive: University Hospitals Bristol 'inured' to impact of failings
An adviser to the national review of children’s heart surgery has warned recent failings at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children “echo” those which led to a public inquiry almost 20 years ago.
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NewsExclusive: More children who have self harmed on acute wards
A growing “hidden cohort” of children who have self-harmed are admitted to acute hospitals because of a lack of appropriate mental health services, according to a survey shared with HSJ.
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NewsInformation Centre chair defends private sector data use
The chair of the Health and Social Care Information Centre has suggested the use of NHS data by private companies does not “necessarily” contradict the aims of the NHS.
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NewsElective waiting list continues to grow
The size of the NHS waiting list for elective care grew in January, bucking the pattern of previous years where the number of patients waiting reduced during the month, according to latest figures for England.
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NewsNominate the NHS’s social media pioneers
Champion the people using social media to drive change in the NHS
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HSJ LocalCQC highlights quality problems at Tameside
An under-fire hospital foundation trust has been reprimanded by regulators for failing to meet national safety standards.
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NewsMRC head brands Care.data naysayers ‘consent fetishists’
The head of the Medical Research Council has said data sharing in the NHS would be seen as a “no brainer” by patients if the government explained the scheme properly.
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News21 March issue of HSJ is ready to read on the app
This week’s issue of HSJ magazine is now available to read on our tablet app.Download the HSJ app for iPadDownload the HSJ app for AndroidIn this week’s issue outgoing NHS England chief executive Sir David Nicholson identifies five system problems blocking change. Plus: Monitor admits the special administration process ...
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HSJ Local
Board changes at West Midlands trusts
WORKFORCE: Two West Midlands mental health trusts have announced changes to their boards.
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NewsHSJ Live 21.03.2014: CQC trialling appeals process for quality ratings
CQC trialling a new appeals process that will allow providers to challenge their rating, plus the rest of today’s news and comment
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CQC plans 50pc rise in DH funding for overhauled inspections
The Care Quality Commission is planning for a 50 per cent increase in the money it receives from the Department of Health to fund its overhauled inspection regime.
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NewsConfed chief: NHS leaders must look 'beyond their own organisations'
Provider chief executives must be “system leaders” beyond their own organisations, the new chief executive of the NHS Confederation has told HSJ.
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NewsHealthwatch criticises 'incredibly complex' complaints system
More than 75 different types of organisation are involved in a confusing health and care complaints system which is discouraging people from raising concerns, according to work done by Healthwatch England exclusively shared with HSJ.
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NewsHunt urged to ensure ombudsman gives evidence to Kirkup inquiry
A Labour MP has written to Jeremy Hunt asking him to ensure the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman gives evidence to the investigation into the failings at University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay.
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HSJ Local
Friarage maternity downgrade plan referred to health secretary
STRUCTURE: Plans to downgrade consultant led maternity services at South Tees Hospitals Foundation Trust’s Friarage Hospital have been referred to the health secretary.
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HSJ Local
East Kent trust backs possible hospital move
STRUCTURE: East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust has suggested one of its main sites be developed for housing and a new hospital be built elsewhere.
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NewsGP choice pilots appealed to 'minority'
Commuters are most likely to take advantage of a new scheme that will allow patients to register at any doctor’s surgery, a study has suggested.
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HSJ Local
Large mental health trust appoints chief exec from NHS England
STRUCTURE: One of England’s largest mental health trusts has appointed a chief executive from NHS England.
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News£10m boost for maternity services
Maternity services are being given £10m worth of funding in a bid to improve care for women and their babies, the Department of Health has announced.