All Health Service Journal articles in March 2021 – Page 2
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NewsExclusive: NHS in London asked to plan for ‘possible covid surge later in 2021’
The NHS’s London regional team has told its integrated care systems to draw up plans for ‘another possible [covid-19] surge later in 2021’, HSJ has learned.
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NewsRoyal College boss accuses major private provider of being ‘extremely uncooperative’ over training
A royal college lead has accused parts of the private sector — naming Spire Healthcare in particular — of being “extremely uncooperative” in facilitating the training of young clinicians.
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NewsNHSE targets ‘geographical variation’ in vaccine uptake
Supply of the covid-19 vaccine is expected to leap to double the current rate in a week’s time, NHS England has said, requesting local systems to be ready.
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Expert BriefingRecovery Watch: Why focusing on year-long waiters is futile
Recovering services from the covid crisis is the big task for NHS leaders for the foreseeable future. The Recovery Watch newsletter tracks prospects and progress. This week by HSJ bureau chief and performance lead James Illman.
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HSJ LocalFormer NHS chief executive to chair hospital trust
Sir David Nicholson, former NHS England chief executive, has been appointed to chair a second acute trust in the Midlands, it has been announced.
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NewsNHS budget to fall by £9bn next year as covid funding is scaled back
NHS England’s budget for 2021-22 will be cut by £9bn compared to the current year as the Treasury scales back its planned spending on the coronavirus pandemic.
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HSJ LocalHealthcare professional arrested on suspicion of murdering stroke patient
A healthcare professional at Blackpool Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a stroke patient.
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NewsDaily Insight: Less covid, less cash
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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‘Severe risk’ of doctors cutting hours or retiring early after tax relief frozen
Experts are warning of a ‘severe risk’ doctors may scale back their hours or retire early after the Budget delivered a “kick in the teeth” five-year tax relief freeze.
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: Ramping up international recruitment in a pandemic
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night — and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, ensures you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping the workforce.
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NewsNumber of CCGs to be cut by a fifth next month
More than a third of proposed “integrated care systems” will still contain more than one clinical commissioning group next year, analysis shows.
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NewsRegulator reveals ‘concerns’ over Babylon’s ‘chatbot’
A regulator has admitted “concerns” over the software Babylon Healthcare uses in one of its digital health solutions and is exploring how to address this.
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CommentBlame intolerant Britain for the NHS’ lack of progress on racial equality
Yvonne Coghill reveals the complexities inherent in the race equality agenda and the challenges faced in changing the culture within the NHS
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NewsImmigration rules changed so NHS can access 'best and brightest' managers
NHS managers and directors are among the roles being added to the shortage occupation list, with most healthcare professionals now deemed to be in shortage in the UK.
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CommentHousing must be at the heart of the vision for health
Paul Burstow discusses the crucial link between housing and health that missed its spot in the recent white paper
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CommentEmpowering future leaders of the NHS
Lisa Rodrigues shares insights from her training sessions with NHS graduate trainees on compassionate care
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NewsBig cities and staff lag on vaccine uptake
Major urban areas are trailing in the vaccine rollout, with health systems covering London, Birmingham and Manchester reporting lower uptake than the rest of England, new NHS data reveals.
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NewsGovernment recommends 1pc pay rise for NHS staff
The government has recommended a headline 1 per cent pay increase for NHS staff next year.
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NewsDaily Insight: Jam today, thinly spread toast tomorrow
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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HSJ Local‘Elements of abuse’ witnessed at ‘inadequate’ private hospital
The Care Quality Commission has rated a Suffolk mental health hospital ‘inadequate’ after finding some interactions between patients and staff ‘demonstrated elements of abuse’.