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Data video: the growing QIPP shortfall explained
Commissioners are slipping behind on their efficiency plans
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Exclusive: GMC and NMC handling of Mid Staffs cases reviewed
The Professional Standards Authority is to review the Nursing and Midwifery Council and General Medical Council’s handling of alleged misconduct cases relating to Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust staff, HSJ has discovered.
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Five thousand deferrals in GMC skills check
Thousands of doctors did not immediately pass a new set of skills checks during the first year of assessments, figures show.
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VCJD fears spark blood donor probe
An independent inquiry will be carried out into the safety of blood donations following fears of infection from vCJD, the human form of “mad cow disease”, it has been reported.
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Mental health spending study axed by DH
The government has axed an annual study of spending in mental health services a year after HSJ revealed it had shown the first fall in spending for a decade.
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HSJ Live 03.12.13 Mental health spending study axed by DH
Study cut a year after HSJ revealed a fall in spending, plus the rest of today’s news and comment.
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Circle to advise Chinese on employee ownership
Circle Partnership – the private provider that runs Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust – has signed a deal to advise one of China’s biggest multinationals on how to duplicate its own employee-ownership model.
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Analysis: Elderly prioritised in spend of £250m A&E fund
HSJ analysis of the 53 trusts due to receive a share of the Department of Health’s £250m winter pressure fund shows many are prioritising improvements to the care of the frail elderly.
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'Nanosponge' may help beat MRSA
Mopping up MRSA toxin with a sponge may be a new way to defeat the antibiotic-resistant superbug, research has shown.
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Hundred thousand NHS genomes to be mapped
Up to 100,000 NHS patients with cancer and rare diseases are to have their genetic codes mapped by 2017 under new plans announced by health minister Lord Howe.
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HSJ Live 02.12.13 Elderly prioritised in spend of £250m A&E fund
Many trusts due to receive a share of the £250m winter pressure fund are prioritising care of the frail elderly, plus the rest of today’s news and comment.
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NMC decision on Mid Staffs nurse 'too lenient'
The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s decision to caution former Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust chief nurse Jan Harry is being challenged in the High Court on the grounds it is “unduly lenient”.
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Mental health inspection blueprint unveiled
The chief inspector of hospitals has acknowledged plans to inspect mental health services are behind the acute sector but has said he is determined to achieve “parity of inspection”.
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CQC closes poorly performing GP practices
The chief inspector of general practice has revealed the Care Quality Commission has already initiated the close of a number of poor practices.
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Medical director 'falls on sword' after inspection
At least one medical director has already “fallen on their sword” following a visit from one of the Care Quality Commission’s new inspection teams, the chief inspector of hospitals has said.
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NAPC to join NHS Confederation
The National Association of Primary Care is set to be integrated into the ranks of the NHS Confederation over the course of the next 18 months.
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Map to expose dementia care gaps
Significant gaps in care for dementia sufferers will be exposed by an interactive online map being published by the government as part of a bid to improve the way they are treated by the NHS.
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HSJ Live 29.11.13: Decision to caution former chief nurse of Mid Staffs "too lenient"
High Court appeal launched by the Professional Standards Authority
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HSJ launches Innovation Network
HSJ has launched a new area for healthcare innovators to talk about their work and share ideas.The HSJ Innovation Network aims to foster discussions and help spread new ideas and emerging best practice.HSJ Innovation NetworkSign up for our weekly Innovation and Efficiency emailThe network will feature Q&As with NHS innovators, ...
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EXCLUSIVE: HEE bids to tackle staffing crisis
Health Education England is to take a lead in managing the national supply of the NHS workforce, starting with a major campaign to tackle a crisis in nursing numbers, HSJ has been told.