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NewsHunt to unveil new midwifery support role and training routes
The health and social care secretary will announce new training routes into midwifery today as well as a new voluntary register and education standards for maternity support workers.
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NewsLife sciences forum launched by HSJ
HSJ has launched its first event for the life sciences sector.
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HSJ LocalChief executive confirmed for trust with severely challenged A&E
Susan Acott has been appointed as the permanent chief executive of East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust after nearly six months as interim leader.
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HSJ LocalTrust fined £2m for failings leading to two patient deaths
A trust has been fined £2m for “serious systematic” management failings that led to the deaths of two vulnerable and disadvantaged patients.
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HSJ LocalSingle accountable officer to lead six CCGs
Six clinical commissioning groups in Sussex are to share an accountable officer from next week – at the request of NHS England.
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HSJ LocalCCG free to cut IVF funding after panel decision
The Independent Reconfiguration Panel will not carry out a full review of a clinical commissioning group’s decision to cut funding for IVF services.
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NewsMental health funding forecast to hit £11bn by 2021
Clinical commissioning group investment in mental health will rise by 8 per cent over the next three years to nearly £11bn if they meet mandated spending targets, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsExclusive: The 23 CCGs predicting a cut in mental health spending
The proportion of clinical commissioning groups whose mental health spending will fall in cash terms is predicted to double this year to one in 10, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalTrust invests in major changes to 'disaster' IT system
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has rolled out major software updates and invested £500,000 upgrading IT equipment for a system senior clinicians previously called a “disaster”.
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NewsHunt hints at backing for NHS tax rise
Health and social care secretary Jeremy Hunt has hinted at possible government support for tax rises to fund the NHS, and called for a long-term funding settlement.
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NewsFormer trust chief ordered to repay £11,000 after conviction
A former hospital chief executive has been ordered to repay around £11,000 to the NHS or go to prison.
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NewsPolice investigating fraud against NHS suppliers
Nearly 20 NHS suppliers have been targeted by fraudsters who are using fabricated NHS documents to order and intercept expensive devices such as laptops and tablets.
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NewsDaily Insight: Winter pressures for all seasons
The must read stories and talking points in health policy
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HSJ LocalSpecialist trust set for £27m STF bonus in wake of insurance claim
A specialist trust is set to receive a £27m bonus payment from regulators after a one-off insurance claim boosted its forecast surplus for the year.
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HSJ LocalTrust accuses CCGs of 'completely nonsensical' approach to contract rows
A financially struggling acute trust has accused its commissioners of taking a “completely nonsensical” approach to resolving contract disputes over three years.
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NewsRevealed: Pay deal includes permanent cut to some out of hours rates
Some NHS staff will see a permanent reduction in their out of hours pay rates as part of the new Agenda for Change deal agreed between unions and NHS Employers.
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HSJ LocalSocial enterprise takes over children's services
A social enterprise has won a contract to provide all NHS and council commissioned children’s community services in Medway.
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HSJ LocalTrust extends winter pressures plan until summer
A trust with one of the worst-performing emergency departments in the country is planning to keep its extra winter capacity open until the summer, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsNearly half of online health providers 'not safe', CQC warns
The Care Quality Commission has found nearly half of online primary care companies are not safe, but said the sector had still improved dramatically in the past year.