All NHS England (Commissioning Board) articles – Page 280
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NewsNHS England recruiting for new senior digital role
National commissioner recruiting for a new “director of digital experience” Move is latest step of a substantial restructure of NHS England’s senior technology team following departure of Tim Kelsey The director will report to a new chief information and technology officer NHS England are recruiting for a new ...
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HSJ KnowledgePatient nutrition: Hungry for change
No one doubts the importance of nutrition in maintaining health and tackling long term conditions but its low priority in the NHS means access is patchy at best. Claire Read asks why this is and what can be done to raise its profile
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NewsNHS England directors warn STPs neglecting mental health could be rejected
Two of NHS England’s national directors have insisted sustainability and transformation plans should be rejected if they cannot show how they would improve mental health services.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catch Up: CCG merger on the cards, and a staffing guidance row
Your essential update on the week in health
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NewsGovernment planning major intervention in NHS finances
Stevens says there will be an announcement in July on a “re set” of NHS funding Final, compulsory, control totals will also be published next month NHS England chief executive warns it would not be prudent to assume any extra NHS funding in the “next several years” The ...
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NewsStevens: Give any extra funding to social care over NHS
There is “strong argument” to prioritise funding for social care rather than NHS, says Simon Stevens NHS England chief warns it would not be prudent to assume any extra NHS funding in the “next several years” There will be an announcement in July on “re-set” of NHS funding ...
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NewsNHS England promises new technology tariff
NHS England plans to introduce a new “information and technology” tariff to encourage the take up of new devices and technology by providers.
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NewsAHSNs have future beyond 2018, says network chair
Academic health science networks have NHS England’s support to continue after their five year licences expire in March 2018, a senior figure has told HSJ.
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HSJ LocalNHS England steps in at London CCG over elective performance
HSJ understands directions to be placed on Havering CCG by NHS England NHS England wants to see improvement in the elective waiting times across the three outer London boroughs Move follows CCGs backing down in face of challenge from private provider PERFORMANCE: A London clinical commissioning group is ...
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NewsHigh court judge intervenes in NHS England drug decision
A High Court judge has criticised NHS England for refusing to fund a drug for a teenager with an exceptional illness and suggested it should also make the drug more widely available.
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NewsSearch for new NHS England tech chief extended
NHS England fails to secure appointment to new role after first round of interviews Four candidates interviewed for chief information and technology officer but no appointment made The CTIO will report to Matthew Swindells and not be on the board NHS England has extended its search for a ...
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CommentSeven-day services for emergency care can increase efficiency
How seven-day emergency care services can reap benefits in the long run.
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NewsExclusive: Babies 'dying unnecessarily' due to flawed funding system
Flawed system for funding fetal medicine leading to “morbidity and mortality” among women and babies, doctors warn London units have identified multiple cases of “avoidable harm” because of change in referral patterns Specialist units losing money as less than 10 per cent of bills for referrals being paid ...
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NewsExclusive: NHS Improvement accused of 'dismantling' NICE safe staffing work
NHS Improvement to revisit NICE safe staffing work on acute and maternity wards Chief nursing officer had said NICE guidance would not be re-examined by NHS Critics say move will confuse providers and risks undermining evidence based work NHSI has eight “safe and sustainable staffing” committees NHS Improvement ...
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HSJ LocalTemporary solution in Lancashire hospitals' robot wars
NHS England agrees to commission robotic surgery from East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Commissioners say equipment purchased by the trust could be moved elsewhere as part of an ongoing review Trust says urology robot has improved services for patients across the county ACUTE CARE: NHS England has agreed to ...
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NewsDorrell warns health and care service will need more cash
Former health secretary says current funding formula for the health and social care does not work NHS Confederation chair says discussion over “quantum and structure” of funding will be needed “over coming months” Stephen Dorrell also reveals confederation is talking to Local Government Association about “deeper relationship” The ...
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NewsExclusive: 'Blackmail' over control totals could undermine STPs, leaders warn
Stephen Dalton and Stephen Dorrell say national leaders risk derailing STPs by trying to “blackmail” local NHS bodies Control totals criticised as “old money” strategy NHS Confederation leaders say STPs are a “cornerstone” of NHS planning and delivery process National leaders risk derailing the sustainability and transformation planning ...
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CommentTaking mental health a step beyond primary care
A new mental health service delivers integrated care to complex patients who have not historically been well served
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CommentIt is unlikely the 18 week target will ever be achieved again
The English waiting list grew more rapidly than expected in April, and it looks like we have passed a crucial milestone.
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NewsMajor NHS digital review delayed
Publication of Robert Wachter’s review pushed back due to scheduling issues Digital health expert to emphasis need to shake up chief clinical information officer role in speech next week Publication of a flagship review of the NHS’s digital capabilities due this month has been delayed, HSJ has learned.