All NHS Confederation articles – Page 24
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NewsSafety fears grow as upheaval of care quality staff triples
The government’s health reforms have sparked a tripling of turnover among the NHS managers, nurses and doctors responsible for monitoring hospital care quality.
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NewsHealth economies rush to pilot year-of-care tariff
More than 90 sets of providers and commissioners have shown interest in becoming one of the six trial sites for year-of-care tariff trials, HSJ has learned.
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NewsPearson to head Health Education England
NHS Confederation chair Sir Keith Pearson is to head up the new body being set up to oversee the education of health professionals, it has been announced.
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NewsWarning of 'deep unease' about safeguarding fragmentation
Safeguarding arrangements for vulnerable children could become “more confusing, fragmented and possibly riskier” under government reforms, the NHS Confederation has warned.
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Steve Shrubb leaving NHS Confederation to lead trust
Steve Shrubb is leaving his role as director of the NHS Confederation’s mental health network to take on “one of the biggest mental health jobs in the country”.
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NewsMandate will test government's 'political grip' on NHS
The government must use its first “mandate” to prove its “willingness to truly release a tight political grip from the NHS”, Malcolm Grant said.
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NewsCommissioning board 'could control half of some trusts' income'
The NHS Commissioning Board expects to control half of the income for some trusts through its funding of specialised services.
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NewsNHS reports strong performance on 18 weeks targets
The NHS continued its strong performance on waiting times in February, achieving all three 18 week referral-to-treatment measures for the second consecutive month.
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Integrate mental health services for bigger savings - Confed
Integrating mental health and physical health services can lead to better patient care and significant savings, according to the NHS Confederation.
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NewsMike Farrar warns to expect politicised mandate
NHS Confederation has said the first NHS “mandate” will spark public and political debate about the service’s priorities.
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NewsThree top NHS regional chiefs decline commissioning board roles
Three of the NHS’s most experienced and respected leaders have decided against joining the NHS Commissioning Board.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow staff can lead the way in a redesign
There is no shortage of examples of staff-led redesign saving money while improving care - the workforce just needs the permission to do it, writes RCN chief executive Peter Carter.
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NewsExclusive: Poor patients face shorter GP opening hours
The number of GP practices paid to offer longer opening hours dropped sharply last year, an HSJ investigation has revealed. The fall was particularly steep in poorer areas.
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NewsNHS savings plans 'short on detail' as trusts plan swathe of cuts
There is a lack of detail about where “efficiency savings” demanded by the government of the health service are being made, analysts have said.
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NewsNHS and pharmaceutical partnerships being deterred by 'misconceptions'
Opportunities for collaboration between the NHS and pharmaceutical companies are being missed due to “misconceptions” about the industry, guidance exclusively disclosed to HSJ has warned.
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NewsNHS reform row 'not over', warn healthcare leaders
The high profile row over the government’s NHS reforms will persist despite its Health Bill finally becoming law, healthcare leaders predict.
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NewsFTN fails to appoint new chief executive after second batch of interviews
The Foundation Trust Network has failed to appoint a new chief executive after interviewing a second group of candidates earlier this month.
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NewsVoluntary redundancies dominate PCT pay-offs
Two thirds of the cost of paying off primary care trust managers to make early financial savings went on allowing them to retire early or volunteer to leave the NHS.
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CommentMichael White: bill-bashing Lib Dems may take their own hits in the polls
Michael White’s politics column.
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NewsDH mental health strategy 'at risk', warns Farrar
The government’s mental health strategy is at risk of stalling because the necessary “basic building blocks” to make it a success are not in place, the head of the NHS Confederation has warned.