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NewsCounter-fraud training department faces closure
A department set up to train local NHS counter-fraud teams could be closed, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsRevealed: Significant variation in A&E cancer diagnoses across England
Cancer diagnosis in accident and emergency departments are three times more likely in some parts of England than others, HSJ analysis reveals.
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HSJ LocalChildren's hospital trust first to be rated outstanding
Trust rated as outstanding overall and for being caring, effective and responsive All children referred to the hospital were seen within six weeks Neonatal services rated as inadequate for safety because of poor staffing levels A top children’s hospital has received the highest possible rating from the Care ...
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NewsTrusts taken out of financial special measures
Two acute trusts have been lifted out of financial special measures, as NHS Improvement considers whether to put another 12 organisations in the regime.
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NewsTurnaround consultants heading to more struggling trusts
Management consultants will be sent to another group of NHS trusts as part of a national turnaround programme.
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NewsNHS finances: The best and worst performing trusts in quarter three
HSJ analysis shows which trusts are performing best, and worst, against their financial plans in 2016-17.
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Official figures suggest provider sector deficit of £873m
Official figures published by regulators show the NHS provider sector forecasting a £873m year-end deficit, against the maximum “control total” of £580m.
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NewsSTP lead who defied Simon Stevens steps down from CEO role
Birmingham council chief announces departure Mark Rogers defied NHS England over STP publication He also criticised Simon Stevens and Jim Mackey last autumn The controversial leader of Birmingham and Solihull’s sustainability and transformation plan, Mark Rogers, will be stepping down as chief executive of Birmingham city council.
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HSJ LocalCCG to be reported to Hunt over £8.5m care fund withdrawal
Councillors to consider asking health secretary Jeremy Hunt to intervene
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NewsTop trust chooses Epic for £50m patient records contract
Epic electronic patient records system aims to go live by 2019 New data platform will create a bank of secure, de-identified data, which can be used in real time IT system will “transform the way in which we manage our research projects” trust says One of the most ...
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NewsExclusive: CQC patient experts to have pay cut further
Remploy to cut pay for experts by experience to £10.44 an hour despite other contract provider keeping rate at £15 an hour HSJ has seen correspondence in which Remploy blames the CQC for the move There has been long running controversy surrounding contract tender Some of the Care ...
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HSJ LocalTeaching trust loses half its sustainability funding as deficit rises
Major teaching trust’s deficit forecast deepens to £27m News follows University Hospitals of Leicester enforcing 12 day elective work restriction to cope with A&E demand A major teaching trust has been forced to revise its year-end forecast from a £20m to £27m deficit, after failing to hit its ...
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NewsRegulator to be investigated over handling of care scandal
Jeremy Hunt has today ordered an investigation into the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s handling of the Morecambe Bay care scandal.
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NewsDaily Insight: Making sure cash reaches the front line
The must read stories and debate in health today
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HSJ LocalFormer council chief to chair special measures trust
Gillian Norton named as St George’s chair after being non-executive director since June 2016 Ms Norton has been a council chief executive and led on health issues for the South London Partnership Twenty candidates applied for the role A new chair has been appointed at St George’s University ...
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HSJ LocalLandmark merger creates largest CCG in the north
Merger of North, South and Central Manchester CCGs approved by NHS England Ian Williamson confirmed as accountable officer New CCG will have a programme allocation of £785m in 2017-18 Detailed work to be carried out on the how many roles could be cut The merger and senior leadership ...
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HSJ LocalTrust gets cash for staff standing up in long meetings
Bedford Hospital Trust “requires” people to stand once a meeting runs over 60 minutes Step is to comply with indicators in staff health CQUIN worth £900,000 to the trust NHS England regional team says it “does not set out” activities trusts must do to receive the funding A ...
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NewsExclusive: Trust chiefs must sign off CCG mental health spending
Mental health trust leaders must sign off their commissioners’ spending plans, NHS England says Letter to chief executives stresses national and political focus on mental health Mental health trust leaders must sign off their commissioners’ spending for the sector under radical new plans to make sure cash is ...
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HSJ LocalSuccess regime will not solve region's problems, warn senior medics
Essex success regime proposals will not address workforce or sustainability problems, warn senior medics East of England Clinical Senate said a “bolder” plan and extended timescale is needed Success regime said it was “delighted” the senate agreed with its “direction of travel” Plans for a major acute reorganisation ...