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NewsCity becomes the first to publish its full STP
Birmingham and Solihull STP published despite NHS England request to delay publication Single ‘lead provider’ for maternity care is mooted STP leads say there is ‘no expectation’ that the acute bed base in the system will reduce Four acute trusts will have a shared back office function and centralised ...
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CommentSTPs: moving from plans to programmes
Now is a crucial time for the system to address some of the potential barriers to making the STP concept a successful reality
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NewsNHS funding pressure pushes up council overspend
Efforts to bolster the struggling social care system in Birmingham while the city’s sustainability and transformation plan focuses on dealing with NHS funding pressures have pushed the council’s projected overspend this year to £35m, it has emerged.
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HSJ LocalCCG reveals plans to replace 'unsustainable' MIUs
East Riding of Yorkshire CCG approves urgent care consultation Proposals include closing up to four minor injury units and replacing them with urgent care centres Community beds and a sub-acute rehabilitation centre at East Riding Community Hospital could be shut Up to four minor injury units in east ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Skilling up the dinner ladies
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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CommentUniting organisations and people to deliver new care models
Their mission may just be starting but the vanguards are already thriving as they reduce pressure on health services while improving care quality
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NewsChris Ham: GPs do not want full integration into PACS
GPs are unlikely to give up their independence and fully integrate their services with other types of NHS provider “any time soon”, the King’s Fund chief executive Chris Ham has said.
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NewsRevealed: NHS England checklist for making STP details public
STPs told to publish summaries of their plans NHS England says summaries must “articulate tangible benefits for patients” in “clear” language National and regional communications leads to assist with process NHS leaders have been told to publish summaries of their sustainability and transformation plans, but not before they ...
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HSJ PartnersCulture or data: what’s more powerful in driving patient value?
The only way to make value-generating decisions is by deploying the broadest, most accurate and timely information possible
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CommentNow we must navigate the rocks beneath the surface
The State of Care report raises some uncomfortable questions about health and social care – so how can we answer them?
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HSJ LocalGreater Manchester CCGs working towards single commissioning team
Proposals for a joint management team across CCGs and adult social care services in Bury, Rochdale and Oldham Potential for single health and wellbeing board also being considered Plans seen as best way to drive through reconfiguration of hospital services Commissioning chiefs are working on plans for a ...
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HSJ LocalMCP vanguard looks to take on A&E
Stockport MCP to include hospital services including the emergency department, acute medicine, and frail elderly care One option is for Stockport Foundation Trust to hold the contract Decision to be made in November Leaders of a high profile vanguard project in Greater Manchester have moved away from the ...
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CommentTime for hard choices in the NHS
The Autumn Statement is the perfect time to remind ourselves that the health service can no longer succeed in isolation
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CommentWhy new care models need more haste, less speed
Rushing the development of new care models – and the collaborative relationships that drive them – is a recipe for disaster
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NewsReport: Hospitals need real time data to make better use of beds
EXCLUSIVE: Real time data rather than a “midnight census” of empty beds could help trusts tackle flow problems and reduce delays for patients, a report from the Nuffield Trust has said.
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HSJ LocalA&E closures not ruled out in troubled STP patch
“Differing views” over which back office services in Hereford and Worcestershire footprint should be protected Dermatology services in Worcestershire deemed financially unsustainable Emergency department closures not ruled out Potential for shared pathology and pharmacy services between acute trusts The new health system for Hereford and Worcestershire has requested ...
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NewsSuccess regime region faces major services shake-up
One of the success regimes to turnaround troubled health economies has proposed a major overhaul in the way healthcare is delivered across its patch, including significant changes to emergency, community and maternity services.
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NewsPathology and back office savings 'won't all be achieved this year'
NHS will not realise full savings from back office and pathology consolidations in 2016-17, Jeremy Marlow says NHS Improvement productivity director says some STP areas will “deliver cash this year” from consolidation “We’re not going to take the keys off trusts,” he promises The health service will not ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Mad fer mergers
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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MCP bidders told to avoid seeking 'excessive profit'
Favoured bid for MCP contract will be one which does not seek “excessive” profit says vanguard CCG Dudley CCG sets out proposed service scope for MCP CCGs will be able to terminate MCP contract if provider is not achieving agreed outcomes Some adult social care and public health services ...