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NewsLansley's 'shining example' forced to deny rationing claims
A social enterprise held up as a “shining example” by Andrew Lansley has been accused of “rationing” physiotherapy services through its use of the flagship any qualified provider policy.
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NewsJohn Healey steps down as shadow health secretary
Shadow health secretary John Healey has resigned from the shadow cabinet, HSJ has learned.
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NewsCouncil chiefs rebel over public health funding sign-off
Council chief executives are understood to have staged a backlash over the Department of Health’s bid to get them to “sign off” local public-health spending figures.
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NewsCCGs call for more choice over commissioning support
Clinical commissioners have called on ministers to allow them to access a greater variety of commissioning support, as soon as possible.
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NewsLansley told to produce evidence that personal budgets work
The government must produce evidence that personal health budgets improve outcomes, cost and patient experience before they are fully rolled out, according to a report.
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NewsCost of treating brain disorders doubles
Treating brain disorders such as depression and dementia in the UK is costing £116bn annually, a total which has risen more than 50 per cent in just six years.
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Birmingham health worker charged with fraud
WORKFORCE: A Birmingham-based health worker has been granted conditional bail after appearing in court charged with four counts of fraud by false representation.
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NewsSupply chain faces challenges on two fronts over legal concerns
The procurement service for the NHS is facing challenges on two fronts, HSJ can reveal, amid claims some of its frameworks could put trusts at risk of legal action.
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NewsStrike ballot 'extraordinarily difficult' for managers, admits MiP
Managers in Partnership has written to members explaining the “extraordinarily difficult” decision to ballot for strike action over pensions changes.
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News'No evidence' that collaborative procurement lowers prices, FT Network says
The Foundation Trust Network has published a study which it says found “no evidence” that collaborative purchasing leads to lower prices for medical supplies.
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NewsPublic health engagement group to steer DH policy
An engagement team has been set up to road test government policy on public health over the coming months.
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Shrewsbury and Telford reducing nursing support
WORKFOCE: The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust is reducing the level of nursing support in wards in an attempt to save £110,000 a month.
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DH analysing big 18 weeks backlog at Shrewsbury and Telford
PERFORMANCE: Only 68 per cent of patients are being treated within 18 weeks of referral to the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust, against a target of 90 per cent.
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£11.9m savings still short of target for South West Essex
FINANCE: South West Essex primary care trust made £11.9m of savings in the first four months of the financial year, or 92 per cent of their planned savings for the year to date, according to board papers.
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New hospital opens as old one closes in West Kent
STRUCTURE: The new Tunbridge Wells Hospital was fully opened to patients on 21 September.
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Referral management failing to deliver savings in South East Essex
FINANCE: All five clinical commissioning groups in South East Essex are failing to meet referral management savings targets, causing NHS South East Essex to fall behind in its savings plans, according to board papers.
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Mid Yorkshire Hospitals 'underperforming' says DH
PERFORMANCE: Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been listed as “underperforming” by the Department of Health for “overall quality of services” in the first quarter 2011-12.
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Royal Surrey and Circle confirm withdrawal from race to run Epsom Hospital
STRUCTURE: Royal Surrey County Hospital and Circle have announced they are no longer interested in taking over the running of Epsom Hospital.
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Southern Health slips on CIP
FINANCE: Southern Health, the community and mental health services provider for Hampshire, has had to release reserves to plug a £1.3m hole in its cost improvement plan.
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Humber and East Yorks cluster announces CCG delegation
FINANCE: From October 2011, four new clinical commissioning group (CCG) committees, led by local GPs, will take the leading role in planning and delivering £1.1bn health care services for Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.