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NewsTrust chief appointed national leader for A&E improvement
A single national leader has been appointed as part of a series of measures to drive up A&E performance, it emerged today.
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NewsTrusts must hit A&E targets to secure STF money
NHS Improvement and NHS England chief executives tell trusts performance element of STF funding will be dependent only on hitting A&E targets Simon Stevens and Jim Mackey set out measures to improve A&E performance in a letter to local leaders Trusts will still have to achieve financial control totals ...
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NewsExclusive: Where mental health spending misses national target
Four sustainability and transformation plan regions have failed to raise mental health spending as mandated by national leaders, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCommunity social enterprise first to be rated outstanding
Nottingham CityCare Partnership rated outstanding CQC says it has rated four community interests companies, with Nottingham CityCare the first to get the top rating The partnership was singled out for the responsiveness of urgent care services and support offered by end of life services The Care Quality Commission ...
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NewsRegulator objected as Newcastle FT considered Sir Leonard as chair
Regulators objected to moves for Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals to consider appointing its long-serving chief executive as its chair, saying it had “very real concerns”, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsBullying allegation raises questions over Sir Leonard’s absence
Former senior employee accused Sir Leonard Fenwick of bullying in the run up to the chief executive going on extended leave A letter, seen by HSJ, alleges the NHS’s longest serving chief executive was a bully, abusive and made inappropriate comments It is not known whether the bullying allegations ...
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NewsDaily Insight: The budget and the NHS – all you need to know
HSJ’s round up of the essential stories from the 2017 budget
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NewsNew London NHS devo deal 'will cement progress'
Details of a second government deal to devolve further health powers in London are to be agreed imminently, following an announcement in today’s Budget.
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NewsLeading STPs to get 'very modest' £325m capital funding
Philip Hammond says investment will be spread over three years, with further funding expected to be announced in the autumn for more STPs Increase described as “very modest” by experts, considering the significant capital requirements set out in STP documents Analysis of the 44 STP documents suggests they will ...
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News£100m to fund national rollout of 'Luton' A&E model
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced £100m for capital investment specifically in accident and emergency departments.
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NewsHospitals must be 'lippy' over use of increased social care funding
New social care funding must deliver benefits for the NHS delayed transfers No formal NHS influence over spending in 17/18 Government to publish green paper on future of social care NHS organisations should be vocal in demanding that the extra £1bn committed to social care next year is ...
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Spring Budget: What it means for STPs, social care, A&E and devolution
HSJ’s analysis of the budget and its impact on the NHS
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NewsAlmost half of NHS staff say wards are understaffed
Almost half of NHS staff say there are not enough staff at their trust to do their job Midwives, consultants and nurses complain of staff shortages in latest survery Best performing acute trust on this measure was Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh FT Almost half of NHS staff say ...
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NewsHSJ Live 08.03.17: Chancellor announces STP, social care and A&E funds
Chancellor Philip Hammond’s first budget and what it means for the NHS and social care
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NewsHealthcare excellence sought as HSJ Awards 2017 entries open
Most prestigious awards in the sector move to new venue in their 36th year of celebrating work that has made a real difference
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NewsDaily Insight: NHS staff survey results analysed
The must read stories, talking points and analysis in the NHS
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NewsRevealed: Trusts with the best and worst manager engagement
NHS staff feel senior managers do not involve them enough in decision making, according to the latest staff survey results, released this morning.
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NewsNHS staff survey: Best and worst performing trusts
The annual NHS survey has shown staff continue to believe the care their trusts provide is safe, with 69 per cent saying they would recommend care at their organisation to a friend or relative.
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NewsCourt defeat moves NHS England to clarify treatments policy
NHS England says court case has led to confusion among funding request applications Judge said last year that NHS England policy was “absurd” New policy will set out clear guidance on exceptionality test for patients NHS England says it will clarify its policy on commissioning treatments for patients ...
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NewsFormer trust chair jailed for two years over false CVs
A former NHS trust chair has been jailed for two years after lying about his qualifications to secure senior roles in the service.