All Local government articles – Page 61
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NewsDuty to co-operate on social care proposed for NHS and councils
Proposals for a duty to co-operate between the NHS and councils in relation to providing social care have been unveiled by the Law Commission.
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NewsNHS Scotland 'a model for reform'
The NHS in Scotland should serve as a role model for reform for the public sector, a study has claimed.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow free technologies are mapping new ground for community health projects
Communities can connect with local projects thanks to free technology such as Google Maps, writes Birmingham University’s knowledge transfer associate Tom Lawrence.
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HSJ Local
North Somerset enters joint commissioning agreement with local council
COMMERCIAL: The board of NHS North Somerset has approved funding for six services commissioned jointly with North Somerset Council.
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HSJ Local
North Yorkshire PCT developing continuing care tariff
FINANCE: North Yorkshire and York PCT is looking at implementing a standard price tariff for its continuing care providers, working with consultancy Tribal.
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HSJ Local
Councillors approve North East MH service change
STRUCTURE: North Tyneside overview and scrutiny committee has approved plans to move acute mental health assessment and treatment facilities from North Tyneside General Hospital ward 21 to St Georges Park Hospital, Morpeth.
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HSJ Local
Council to investigate Berkshire mental health plans
COMMERCIAL: An investigation has been launched into Berkshire Healthcare FT’s plans to consolidate mental health services in the area.
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HSJ KnowledgeFive principles to help commissioning consortia get public and patient involvement right
With major service changes looming, engaging positively with patients, partners and local stakeholders is crucial to ensuring the transition is smooth, positive and managed correctly, as Clive Vasey explains.
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HSJ Local
Northumbria Healthcare appoints social care expert as NED
WORKFORCE: A former council chief executive has been appointed a non-executive director of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
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HSJ KnowledgeGetting health and wellbeing boards into gear
Making collaborative bodies such as health and wellbeing boards work can be difficult. But approach the development of these local partnerships in the right spirit and much can be achieved, says Hay Group director of public sector practice Phil Kenmore.
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NewsNo hospital doctors on consortia boards
Patients and other health professionals are being excluded from the “closed shop” of GP commissioning consortium boards, an HSJ investigation has found.
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CommentWhy the reforms need to avoid penalising NHS and local government relationships
Areas where improved health outcomes are already being delivered through strong NHS and local government partnerships will be hoping the negative impact the reforms could have on this success will be seriously reviewed, writes Blackburn with Darwen chief executive Graham Burgess.
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News£300m bill for social care services transfer
Transferring social care from councils to the NHS could cost more than £300m, according to the organisation representing Scotland’s 32 councils.
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CommentThe debate on consortia governance requires sound principles, and hard evidence
To commission effectively, consortia will need governance arrangements that create confidence and trust, and build legitimacy and partnerships, writes The Health Foundation chief executive Stephen Thornton.
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NewsPublic NHS involvement suspended in Birmingham
Birmingham has been left without a fully functioning patient and public involvement network after its “two key decision making groups” were temporarily suspended.
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Adult social services face £300m cuts
Local authorities expect to cut around £300m from adult social services this year, despite receiving more than £1.5bn from the NHS and Department of Health.
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NewsChase Farm services decision faces further delays
A planned hospital shake-up seen as a test case for health secretary Andrew Lansley’s appetite for reconfigurations faces further delays after redrafted proposals were rejected by MPs.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow a leaner integrated approach improved older person services at a reduced cost
Gateshead has taken a joint approach to improving services and reducing costs, with a particular focus on older people’s services and long term conditions. Sue Mundy and Eirian Lewis explain the leaner approach.
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NewsTake fight to Tories, urges Clegg
Nick Clegg will urge Liberal Democrats to “take the fight” to the Tories in local elections on 5 May as he attempts to calm party fears over the impact of the national coalition.
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HSJ Local
NHS Bedfordshire blames local authority for overspends
FINANCE: Two areas of overspending for NHS Bedfordshire are related to funding of the local authority, according to board papers.