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NewsCCG allocations: winners and losers revealed
Real terms cut in 2016-17 for Hammersmith and Fulham, Camden, Central London, West London, Sunderland and Isle of Wight CCGs Deeper cuts in subsequent years as NHS England accelerates to “fair share” funding targets Bedfordshire and Corby to get core budget increases approaching 10 per cent next year See ...
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NewsCQC fee rise would be 'detrimental' to patients
NHS Clinical Commissioners says proposed CQC fee increases would be “detrimental to patients” Group says regulator should demonstrate its own “value for money” before hiking fees Claims increase could cost trusts seven band 5 nurses and “increase variation” in general practice NHS Clinical Commissioners has claimed that proposals ...
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NewsMore patient groups concerned about clinical director cuts
Four more health organisations raise concerns about NHS England plans to cut national clinical directors NHS England reshaping directorates to reduce costs Comments follow warnings by Neurological Alliance and kidney charity Four more organisations have voiced their concerns about the potential removal of eight national clinical directors by ...
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NewsExclusive: Lord Hunt calls for NAO probe into collapsed £800m contract
Lord Hunt calls for National Audit Office to investigate £800m contract failure Former Labour health spokesman also set to raise questions about other tenders advised on by the Strategic Projects Team Document shows Cambridgeshire contract was worth £725.5m – at the low end of range originally quoted by commissioners ...
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NewsJunior doctors' strike: How we got here
Junior doctors are planning to strike for the first time in 40 years tomorrow in response to the government’s attempt to reform their terms and conditions.
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NewsNHS leaders’ fears over costs of new deal for doctors
NHS chiefs and directors warn against cost of implementing new junior doctor contract Concerns relate to pay protection and expansion of seven day services Loss of goodwill and impact on morale also highlighted as risks Senior NHS leaders have privately expressed concerns over the cost of implementing a ...
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NewsApplications to study medicine down 11 per cent
The number of applications to study medicine at university has fallen by 11 per cent between 2014 and 2015.
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NewsFormer head of leadership at NHS England jailed
Neil Wood was part of a group convicted of unlawfully taking £3.5m from NHS England and two trusts Case revolved around payments made for training videos featuring his wife Wood was a senior manager at LYPFT until March 2013, and also worked with Leeds Community Healthcare before moving ...
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NewsExecutive Summary: Simon Stevens' new year message
HSJ’s roundup of the must read stories and debate on Friday
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NewsHinchingbrooke chair ‘agnostic’ over potential merger
Hinchingbrooke chair “relatively agnostic” about merging with Peterborough trust as long as key services and patient interests are protected Joint working group to examine options for closer working between the trusts The group could develop a business case for Peterborough to acquire Hinchingbrooke Local MP has begun campaign to ...
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NewsFree wi-fi pledge complicated by exclusivity deal
Department of Health has committed to ensuring patients can access free wi-fi throughout the NHS But contractual issues related to Hospedia bedside entertainment systems have prevented free wi-fi for some patients Company says its charges are essential to recoup investment costs The government’s plan to roll out free ...
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NewsConsultants and NHS Employers close in on new contract
Negotiation document sent to Department of Health for approval Final offer to be made to BMA consultants committee this month Potential deal emerges days before junior doctors go on strike A potential deal has been reached between NHS Employers and British Medical Association negotiators over reforms to hospital ...
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NewsExecutive Summary: 21 questions and 12 months to answer them
HSJ’s must read stories for Thursday
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NewsUpdated: Top nurse appointed national whistleblowers guardian
Dame Eileen Sills appointed national guardian for NHS whistleblowers National guardian a key recommendation of Sir Robert Francis’ whistleblowing review Dame Eileen will carry out role two days a week while continuing to work as chief nurse of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust Dame Eileen Sills, the ...
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NewsSir David Dalton sets out his stall for junior doctors talks
Sir David Dalton says he will respect both sides in negotiations over junior doctor contracts He says NHS has long way to go to achieve consistent standards of care for patients Talks will remain aimed at securing a cost neutral deal for junior doctors Sir David Dalton has ...
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NewsSearch for Essex success regime leader relaunched
System leaders launch second attempt to recruit permanent chair for Essex success regime NHS England regional team insists project has “not been delayed” as a result of the protracted appointment process Success regime has been downsized to focus on just central and south Essex System leaders have launched ...
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NewsExclusive: Deadline for CSU independence could be scrapped
NHS England proposes to scrap the deadline for CSUs to become autonomous CSUs could be given access to working capital, but only if it is affordable to NHS England CSUs could have more flexibility over the type of independent organisation they become NHS England says CCG procurements will shape ...
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News'Francis effect' continues to push up nurse recruitment
Workforce data shows year on year increase in qualified nursing staff in September 2015 Total number of employed nursing staff was larger than any previous September since 2009 Data also shows significant falls in district nursing, mental health and numbers of nurse consultants The NHS is continuing to ...
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NewsExclusive: Senior staff member sacked after procurement probe
Trust confirms senior member of staff dismissed after disciplinary hearing last month Questions remain over investigation and governance of UCLPartners Procurement Service Membership body bulk buys products for trusts with a combined turnover of more than £2bn A senior member of staff at a trust running one of ...