All Health Service Journal articles in November 2019 – Page 2
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NewsMPs: DHSC and regulators ‘failed miserably’ over quango
MPs have accused three national bodies of “failing miserably” to end long-standing problems with an NHS property company and its tenants.
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Expert BriefingQuestions the A&E target review must answer
Welcome to HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing. Our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalLarge acute declares ‘critical incident’ over A&E pressures
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has declared a “critical incident” due to pressures on its emergency services.
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NewsHSJ’s acute trust of the year succeeds due to stellar staff satisfaction
The winner of the acute trust of the year category at this year’s HSJ Awards has the most satisfied staff in the country.
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Mental health trust of the year proves small is beautiful
One of the smallest provider organisations in the NHS has won the mental health provider category at this year’s awards.
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NewsThirteen regions yet to agree pathology model
Thirteen out of 29 regions have yet to formally commit to new pathology models, the latest update has revealed, although senior chiefs have declared the major efficiency scheme remains on track.
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NewsDaily Insight: Stuff their mouths with gold
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts told to take ‘extraordinary’ action to tackle pensions crisis ahead of winter
Trusts have been instructed by NHS regulators to urgently offer consultants additional payments that are high enough to persuade them to do extra shifts many are now declining because of pension-related tax bills.
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: Why politicians should focus on workforce, not privatisation
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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HSJ LocalRevealed: Takeover will create largest mental health trust
A mental health trust in the north west is set to become the largest in England through the acquisition of a neighbouring provider.
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NewsENT surgery readmissions “much higher than reported”
Ear, nose and throat surgery in the NHS suffers from “significant unwarranted variation” in outcomes, a new study has found.
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PodcastHSJ Health Check podcast: The Pauline Philip letter – trusts told to do whatever it takes
Listen to the HSJ Health Check podcast — this week we explain what the forthcoming general election means for the health service.
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NewsRegulators call for overhaul of professional misconduct rules
NHS England is working to develop a single framework for all professional regulators when dealing with a conduct complaint.
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NewsDaily Insight: Looking a GIRFT horse in the ear, nose and throat
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsConservatives pledge primary care funding boost
The Conservative party has promised to invest £2.4bn over four years from 2021-22 to increase the numbers of doctors and other clinicians working in primary care.
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NewsExclusive: Three patients died after radiology failings at teaching hospital
Radiology failings at a teaching hospital led to eight patients coming to severe harm, with three dying, a hospital trust has admitted.
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News‘Cost of living’ main reason why student nurses drop out
The lack of national funding to support the living costs of registered student nurses is the main factor behind the drop out rate from courses, a nursing education expert and leading academic has warned.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Outsourcing, the Moors murderer, and £260k-a-year
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.