All NHS long-term plan articles – Page 17
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NewsNHSE: Cuts need to stop if public health to stay with councils
NHS England has hit back over the health secretary’s assertion that public health budgets should stay with local government, saying it is ”potentially workable” but requires “an end to cuts… and a guaranteed continuation of the ring-fence around the public health grant”.
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NewsGovernment rejects NHS move on public health services
A departmental review has decided local government will “continue to lead” on public health, putting to an end speculation the NHS would take control of these services.
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CommentNHS is moving backwards in terms of board diversity
A recently released research report says that boards of NHS organisation have become less diverse over the last 15 years, which needs to be addressed urgently, notes Joan Saddler
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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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CommentWhy the NHS needs to understand the changes to higher and further education
It is worth the NHS exploring at least the high-level detail of what could be a hugely significant review into the post-18 education world, writes Michael Wood
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NewsLearning disability nurse shortage to hit 'critical levels'
Health Education England has warned the learning disability nursing headcount could “hit critical levels in the next five years”, with vacancies “upwards of 30 per cent”.
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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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CommentInterim plan could never be a magic fix for the workforce challenge
The recently published interim plan has brought together the frontline, wider sector and government and it is vital that we build on this, exhorts Saffron Cordery
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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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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: How to become an ICS
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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NewsSurveillance of managers is 'toxic' says Don Berwick
The government’s former patient safety adviser has warned too much surveillance of NHS managers could be “quite toxic”, after the health secretary agreed to adopt proposals for stronger regulation.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Why Babylon in Birmingham matters
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Ben Heather in confidence here.
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NewsCommissioners' strengths need to be protected, says NHSCC
Clinical commissioning groups’ “unique strengths” should not be brushed aside in the development of system working and other approaches to integrated care, the CCG representative body said today.
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CommentThe changing NHS must hold on to the best of clinical commissioning
Without clinical commissioning, we risk losing a valuable piece of the puzzle that will help improve care for everyone, and deliver a sustainable and effective NHS, says Graham Jackson
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: The RCN's long road to redemption
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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CommentWhy technology should influence your estate plans
A recent King’s Fund research report looking at how technology is affecting the NHS estate concluded that it is critical that they are not treated as silos, notes Lillie Wenzel
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Uncomfortable truths
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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NewsSwindells' flagship digital strategy now 'at risk'
The future of the national strategy to improve NHS providers’ IT systems is in doubt amid budget constraints and the departure of its champion at NHS England, HSJ has been told.
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CommentWhat does the global climate emergency mean for UK healthcare leaders?
Healthcare leaders are called to play their part in reducing the NHS carbon footprint as part of the jigsaw to reduce the rate of global warming, writes Dr Fiona Day