All NHS England (Commissioning Board) articles – Page 198
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NewsWhistleblower was ‘bullied to protect CCG chair’
The governing body of a clinical commissioning group bullied their head of governance in an attempt to protect their chair, who had breached a conflict of interest rule, an investigation has found.
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LeaderPritchard must decide
Just over two months ago, HSJ wrote an editorial suggesting the approach being taken to the recruitment of the NHS’ new chief operating officer would result in “a good chief executive being ripped away from a trust that needs them.” We also said that, as a result, the new COO ...
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HSJ LocalInquiry to examine 150 deaths at scandal trust
A second independent inquiry into the former Liverpool Community Health Trust has been announced by ministers this morning, and is expected to investigate around 150 deaths.
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CommentGP at Hand model will not work for everyone
NHS England has made a commitment to make digital primary care available to everyone. But if the future of primary care is digital, then it will need to be a different model to that currently delivered through Babylon GP at Hand. By Geraldine Clarke, Josh Keith and Adam Steventon.
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NewsStevens pledges funds to ‘substitute’ some clinical tasks with AI
NHS providers will receive additional funding to use artificial intelligence to replace clinicians in some services, Simon Stevens has said.
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NewsFull spending review ‘unlikely’ in time for 2020-21
A full spending review is “unlikely” to take place this year, the chief secretary to the Treasury has admitted.
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NewsMore STPs being 'milked' to bail out neighbours
More health systems are being asked to bailout their neighbours after national regulators introduced new regional financial targets, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: Don't wait for the Treasury to get started
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night – and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, will make sure you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping ...
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NewsNHS national chief operating officer revealed
NHS England and NHS Improvement have chosen the boss of a major hospital trust to be their national chief operating officer, effectively the deputy chief executive of the NHS.
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NewsEx-NHSE director Fielden sentenced for voyeurism
A former NHS England deputy medical director has been given a suspended sentence after a court heard how he secretly spied on a teenage girl as she took a shower.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Private sector must change its offer
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: The new NHS CFO inherits a tinderbox
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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NewsWorkforce plan: Power will be devolved to regions
Workforce planning policy will be devolved to regional integrated care systems as part of sweeping changes to the way the NHS manages its 1.3 million staff, the long-awaited interim NHS workforce plan has revealed.
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NewsProviders warn of 'mutiny' over capital spending curbs
Trust and foundation trust bosses have warned of potential “mutiny” over efforts from national bodies to cut their planned spending on building and maintenance projects.
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News‘All-singing and all-dancing’ NHS App scrapped
NHSX’s new chief executive has scrapped plans for an “all-singing and all-dancing” NHS App, despite the long-term plan saying the app would be the NHS’ digital “front-door”.
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NewsGPs snub partnerships for locum and salaried roles
The number of GPs opting to work as salaried employees or locums rather than taking on partner roles is continuing to rise, according to the latest NHS workforce data.
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NewsConcerns over 'short-sighted' plans to aid struggling health system
Healthwatch Norfolk has raised concerns over “short-sighted” plans to ease pressures on an overstretched health system by asking its neighbours to contribute to a £25m bailout.
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NewsExclusive: NHS IT strategy plagued by 'unrealistic' expectations
The national strategy for improving trusts’ IT systems has been plagued by unrealistic targets, conflicting policy priorities and funding given to the wrong places, the Nuffield Trust has said.
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NewsPrivate firms banned from 'lead provider' role
National leaders have banned private firms from leading new models of care for specialised mental health – following criticism of their involvement.
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NewsCCG rewrote mortality review to eliminate blame
A clinical commissioning group altered a review of the death of a teenager with a learning disability – including removing a finding that it was “avoidable” – sparking concern that the national system may be flawed.