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NewsPlan to solve emergency staffing crisis revealed
A plan to increase the numbers of doctors working in over-stretched emergency departments across England has been unveiled by Health Education England.
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New medical director for Barnet, Enfield and Haringey
Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health Trust has employed a new medical director who starts today.
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Norovirus cases reported at Barking, Havering and Redbridge Trust
Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust has recorded its first cases of norovirus this year.
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Central London CCG appoints new managing director
Central London Clinical Commissioning Group has appointed a new managing director to replace Peter Crutchfield, who will leave the organisation at the end of December.
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Trio of trusts in discussions over new cancer facilities
Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust is in discussions with neighbouring trusts and NHS England to increase the level of cancer facilities in east and west Sussex.
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NewsNew funding formula approved
NHS England today rejected a proposal that would have seen more than 100 clinical commissioning groups facing real-terms cuts next year so additional funds could be directed to their most underfunded peers.
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NewsWorkforce plan promises 9pc rise in nurse training places
The first ever national workforce plan for the NHS has been approved this afternoon by Health Education England, promising a 9 per cent increase in the number of training places for nurses.
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‘No further action’ over James Paget death probe arrest
WORKFORCE: Norfolk police will take “no further action” against a James Paget Hospital worker arrested in connection with the death of patient.
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NewsPlanning guidance imposes new 'models of care'
The NHS is being told to overhaul services according to a set of six “models of care” in order to create a “sustainable health and care system”.
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HSJ LocalMental health chief moves to major acute trust
WORKFORCE: The chief executive of Northumberland, Tyne and Wear Foundation Trust is moving to become chief executive at The Pennine Acute Hospitals Trust, it has been announced.
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NewsPerformance measures will impact on integration funding
NHS England has announced factors including delayed transfers of care and levels of emergency admissions will impact on how much money each area receives from the new £3.8bn integration fund.
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NewsResearch reveals public health directors' status
Six in 10 top-tier councils have a director of public health who reports directly to the chief executive, according to research by the Faculty of Public Health.
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NewsMPs to discuss screening programmes
The scientific merits of screening programmes for prostate cancer, lung cancer and post-natal depression are to be examined by MPs.
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NewsOrgan donation rates vary across UK
There are “striking” geographical variations in the numbers of people who donate kidneys after they die, a study has found.
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NewsNHS England to consider real terms cuts for some CCGs
Some NHS clinical commissioning groups could face real terms budget cuts in 2014-15 under a radical approach to funding allocations that will be considered by the NHS England board this morning.
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough forecasts £8.6m deficit
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Clinical Commissioning Group reported a forecast year end deficit of £8.6m, according to board papers.
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IT system induction costs trust £1.1m in lost activity
The introduction of a new IT system has cost Croydon Health Services Trust £1.1m in lost activity, according to its latest finance board report.
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Colchester finance director resigns over 'flawed' inquiry
WORKFORCE: The finance director of Colchester Hospital University Trust has resigned over a “flawed” inquiry he carried out last year into allegations staff felt pressured into manipulating data over cancer waiting times.
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NewsPlans to strengthen special administration regime criticised
The British Medical Association and others have accused ministers of rushing legislation that could allow changes to local hospitals to be forced through without proper consideration of patients’ needs.
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NewsKeogh launches weekend working plan
Hospitals will face sanctions unless they deliver the same standard of care seven days a week in a shake-up aimed at cutting the increased death risk at weekends.