All NHS England (Commissioning Board) articles – Page 162
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News‘Restoration’ of non-covid NHS services gets under way
The government has announced that the “restoration of other NHS services” will start tomorrow on a “hospital-by-hospital” basis.
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NewsHancock ‘very worried’ at signs of rare covid-linked condition in children
Matt Hancock is “very worried” about signs that a new coronavirus-linked syndrome may be emerging in children, which are being investigated “as a matter of urgency”, he has said.
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NewsRegulator approves long-running merger plans
Regulators have approved a merger between two foundation trusts after initially blocking the plans seven years ago.
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NewsTrust treating all BAME staff as ‘vulnerable and at risk’
A hospital trust is treating all its black, Asian and minority ethnic staff as “vulnerable and at risk” of coronavirus and is prioritising them for fitting of masks.
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NewsTrusts told it is ‘paramout’ to free up stroke beds for covid patients
Stroke victims could be admitted to district general hospitals which do not normally provide such care if specialist units do not have the beds or staff as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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News‘Unprecedented’ number of DNR orders for learning disabilities patients
A learning disability care provider said it has received an “unprecedented” number of do not resuscitate forms from doctors that it believes to be illegal.
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NewsNHS England gearing up to restart routine care
NHS England will next week set out a plan for “releasing and redeploying some of the treatment capacity” created to deal with coronavirus, now the healthcare impact of the peak of the virus has passed.
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NewsWidespread service suspensions will have ‘lasting impact’
The NHS has been warned of the “lasting impact” and worse outcomes likely to result from delaying cancer screening programmes amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsExclusive: Hospital chiefs keen to restart operations as covid peak passes
Several acute trust chief executives have told HSJ they are keen to resume more planned operations, as the peak of new coronavirus cases has passed and many hospital beds remain empty.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: After the peak — recovery, restoration, reform
For much of the country, coronavirus has peaked. This week’s HSJ Health Check debates the next steps.
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Expert BriefingWhy data modelling is key to unlocking the lockdown
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Nicholas Carding in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: SHAs would have helped with coronavirus
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by senior integration correspondent, Sharon Brennan.
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NewsExclusive: Turkish delivery contained just a few hours' worth of gowns
Only a fraction of the gowns expected in a much-publicised shipment from Turkey actually arrived in the UK on Wednesday, HSJ understands.
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CommentThe NHS' relationship with private providers ‘has changed before our eyes’
David Hare shares his insights on how the agreement between the NHS and independent hospitals has worked out after a month and the long-term ramifications on the relationship between the two sectors.
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NewsUPDATE: Govt alerts trusts over ‘critical’ shortage of dialysis kit for covid patients
The availability of dialysis equipment used to treat more than a quarter of ventilated covid-19 patients has reached “critical” levels, HSJ has learned.
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CommentExclusive: deaths of NHS staff from covid-19 analysed
The deaths of 119 NHS staff have been analysed by three leading clinicians. We present their findings here.
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HSJ PartnersManaging data effectively now is vital for elective care recovery post covid
As NHS leaders begin to think about recovery after the pandemic, it is vital to take appropriate actions now to prepare for the expected growth in elective waiting times and the potential impact on patient safety, writes Karina Malhotra.
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PodcastHSJ Health Check special: The NHS’ legal risk over covid-19
This HSJ Health Check podcast special explores the legal rules and risks for the NHS as it tackles coronavirus.
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CommentThe fine art of being found out
Too much of the media, like too many of the politicians, are undergoing the fine art of being found out. Writes Andy Cowper.