All Mental health articles – Page 44
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NewsStaff survey: Staff experiencing more violence than last year
The proportion of NHS staff experiencing physical violence has risen since last year, prompting a letter from the health secretary urging them to report it.
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Expert BriefingPaying a dowry
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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NewsChildren feared ‘lost to the system’ by failing service
Parents fear their children have been “lost to the system” because of problems with staffing and assessment delays in a failing service.
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NewsNew targets set to be phased in from April, says NHSE
The NHS can expect a phased implementation of new operational targets from April — instead of a full switchover on day one — NHS England’s number two has said.
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NewsRoyal college failed to carry out hundreds of background checks
The Royal College of Psychiatrists suspended some activities last year after it realised it had not carried out background checks for more than 350 staff and patient representatives, HSJ can reveal.
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LeaderTake NHS England’s power - but don’t give it to ministers
Ministers need to work out how to curb NHS England’s power and responsibilities - but by devolving it, not taking it for themselves - writes HSJ deputy editor Dave West.
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NewsGovernment report warns CCGs falling short on mental health law
NHS commissioners are not carrying out their duties under the Mental Health Act, a report by the Department of Health and Social Care has warned.
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CommentThe real reason why the NHS is failing those with learning disabilities
Lack of governance resource and relevant experience amongst staff is the real concern behind the mounting backlog of unreviewed deaths. Writes Arthur Calder
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Expert BriefingMore money, less ambition
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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NewsCCGs must visit out of area patients every two months
Commissioners must carry out regular visits to patients with learning disabilities or autism who are place in out of area hospitals, NHS England has said.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: New probe into ‘toxic’ trust’s tragic staff deaths as whistleblower goes public
A troubled trust has launched a new investigation into the “underlying factors associated with” the sudden deaths of three of its employees in November, HSJ has learned.
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NewsProvider has 10th hospital rated ‘inadequate’ in under two years
A 10th Cygnet Healthcare hospital in 15 months has been rated “inadequate” and placed into special measures.
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NewsLarge independent provider to sell hospital to FT
One of the largest independent providers of mental health inpatient care in England intends to sell a hospital site to its local NHS trust.
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NewsTrust chief moves to neighbouring provider
A mental health trust chief executive has been appointed to the top post at a neighbouring provider.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trusts target £100m in donations for new children’s hospital
Two NHS trusts hope to raise £100m from public donations to help finance the construction of a specialist children’s hospital in what is understood to be the biggest health service fundraising operation of its kind.
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NewsUp to 100,000 on antipsychotics with no review
A national strategy is needed to tackle health risks linked to antipsychotic drugs because current policy is letting tens of thousands of people fall through the gaps, commissioners in London are warning.
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HSJ LocalHospital’s staff shortages and poor culture persist, says CQC
Problems with culture, racism and staff shortages compromising safety have persisted at one of England’s three secure hospitals, the care regulator has warned.
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HSJ LocalSTP proposes to centralise city’s mental health beds 23 miles away
Local NHS leaders want to move a city’s inpatient mental health ward 23 miles south and replace it with a crisis cafe, under plans to shake up services across the county.
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NewsCQC to overhaul whistleblowing procedures
The Care Quality Commission has pledged to overhaul its whistleblowing procedures after a report described as “wrong” its decision not to publish a critical inspection report about Whorlton Hall — years before alleged abuse was revealed there.
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NewsCommissioners U-turn over refusal to review patient death
Commissioners have backtracked on a previous refusal to review the death of a patient with learning disabilities.