Primary Care – Page 49
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CommentWork together to find solutions to the problem of hospital discharge
British Red Cross believes that care commissioners and providers can utilise non-clinical assistance, including that provided by voluntary and community sector organisations, to relieve pressure on the NHS and improve outcomes. By Mike Adamson
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NewsNew GP network plans likely to be 'rudimentary'
The initial core agreement between GPs that will underpin new primary care networks is likely to be fairly undeveloped to allow for future flexibility, the chair of the British Medical Association’s GPs committee has suggested.
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NewsNHS workforce decisions on hold until autumn
The interim workforce implementation plan will not answer key questions until after the spending review, its national executive lead has told HSJ.
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NewsClare Gerada's health service for doctors rated 'outstanding'
A health service that supports doctors and dentists with mental health problems, founded by prominent GP Clare Gerada, has received an “outstanding” rating from the Care Quality Commission, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsRevealed: National plan to share 'rich detail of clinical encounters'
The NHS is planning to collect unprecedented “granular” details about patients’ care nationwide and make that information available to researchers, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCapita cut out of screening support services
Capita will no longer provide the cervical screening programme’s back office services after NHS bosses cited a lack of confidence following the service suffering a major national incident last year.
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HSJ AwardsReasonable adjustments and more for patients with a learning disability
Sherwood Forest Hospital Foundation Trust worked towards identifying patients with a learning disability to provide them tailored care and won the Enhancing Care by Sharing Data and Information category at the 2018 HSJ Awards
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CommentThe false promise of the self-improving health system
There is an urgent need to reform the system for paying and contracting for services in the NHS but new complex financial incentive schemes are not the answer, writes Ben Collins
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CommentThe NHS must learn from other countries
International comparisons show that enabling patients to take part in their care can help turn ambitions for patient-centred, joined-up care into a reality. By Layla McCay
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HSJ InteractiveAn open-book approach to finances
Tim Goodson explains how a two-year financial collaborative agreement, committing all four providers in Dorset and Dorset CCG to take joint decisions and agree a system control total, has left them better placed to serve their population
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HSJ PartnersAn integrated system requires collaboration and strong leadership
Circle Integrated Care has been delivering end-to-end MSK services to Bedfordshire CCG, supporting the delivery of high-quality outcomes, writes Amanda Phillips
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HSJ InteractiveAn integrated approach to MSK
Claire Read explores how an integrated MSK pathway in Greenwich improved patient experience and delivered savings.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Much ado about nothing
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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NewsGP networks need new leadership, says NHS England lead
Primary care networks typically need a new style of leader, rather than transferring them from clinical commissioning groups or elsewhere, NHS England’s primary care lead has said.
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NewsService cut warning over NHSE's GP at Hand bailout fears
Local commissioners are expecting a £10m hit for hosting digital practice Babylon GP at Hand and could be forced to cut other services after a promised NHS England bailout failed to materialise.
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CommentHow staff and patients use workarounds to keep the NHS on track
Dr Beth Fylan on how “props and bridges” used by staff and patients promote the NHS’s safe functioning – despite the pressure borne from busy ward environments, multiple discharges and complicated medicines
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NewsSteve Field: Digital GPs overseas remain a danger
Regulators and policymakers are at a loss for how to stop people accessing dangerous medicines using online services overseas, the outgoing chief inspector of GPs has said.
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NewsNHS England appoints director to roll out ICS
NHS England has appointed a replacement for Michael Macdonnell, its previous director of transforming health systems, with responsibility for developing integrated care systems.
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HSJ LocalReview slams CCG's 'close relationships' with building developer
An investigation into a £35m building project in Greater Manchester has cited repeated governance failures and a theme of “close professional relationships” between NHS commissioners, a council officer and the developers.
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HSJ InteractiveFrom success regime to successful integrated care system
Stephen Eames reflects on the journey of North Cumbria University Hospitals Trust from being in special measures to leading a thriving integrated care system