All Seven day working articles – Page 2
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NewsTories will target NHS weekend discharge rates
Discharge rates should be ‘at a similar’ level at weekends as on weekdays, says Tory manifesto Policy continues direction of travel set out by seven day services agenda Senior expert warns policy would require substantial additional resource New targets for NHS trusts to discharge emergency admissions “at a ...
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NewsTories to prioritise EU health staff in Brexit talks
Tory manifesto makes significant pledges affecting NHS worforce Key commitments to new consultant contract and legislation for safety Manifesto fails to mention pay restraint or action to tackle nursing shortage EU migrants working in the NHS and social care will be made a priority during the Brexit negotiations ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Crashing the devo party
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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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The £6bn contract
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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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The unproven case for extended GP access
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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NewsDoctors could be allowed to opt out of new consultant contract
Contract proposal would allow consultants to opt out of new contract Idea would avoid the need for a ballot on the contract NHS Employers says it is “unwise” to prejudge outcomes of negotiations A new consultant contract for hospital doctors in England could be made optional for both ...
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NewsStudy: Seven day standards have not improved outcomes
Nuffield Trust evaluation of London Quality Standards, which formed basis for national seven day standards, raises fresh questions over government policy Report author says there is “very little hard evidence that the LQS improved outcomes” Think tank urges STP leads not to use seven day standards as “big stick ...
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CommentThe dangers of tying reconfiguration to seven day standards
It is essential that commissioners and STP leads learn the lessons of the London Quality Standards, says Silvia Machaqueiro
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HSJ LocalCCG seeks single provider for £1m seven day GP contract
Commissioners in the West Midlands have launched a procurement process for a single provider of a seven day GP services contract worth more than £1m, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Resident consultants key to safe care, says royal college
Resident consultant working will improve patient care, says RCOG Royal college says rota gaps on obstetrics and gynaecology wards will “persist” Report says culture change required among senior staff Medical consultants should work more resident shifts on obstetrics and gynaecology wards to ensure safe care and help tackle ...
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: What we say about nursing matters
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: Thinking like a patient, acting like a taxpayer?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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Expert BriefingLintern’s Risk Register: Going, going but not yet gone
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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NewsUpdated: Hunt acted lawfully over junior doctors' contract, court rules
Junior doctors lose legal case to stop new contract Judge rules health secretary’s decision was “within the scope of his lawful powers” Jeremy Hunt criticised for “loose” language during contract dispute Jeremy Hunt acted lawfully in his decision to press ahead with the new junior doctors’ contract, a ...
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NewsPlanning guidance: GP services must expand into weekends under NHS England plans
GP opening hours should increase during evenings and weekends as standard CCGs to be given £258m to pay for increased access CCGs must also increase amount of GP consultation time Commissioners also told to allocate £3 per head for practice transformation Standard GP opening hours should be ...
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NewsBMA calls off next week's junior doctors strike
WORKFORCE: The British Medical Association has suspended next week’s planned strike action, after being told by NHS England that services “cannot cope with the notice period” that was given.
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NewsDavid Dalton disputes BMA claim on seven day services
DH releases confidential documents from Acas talks showing BMA was offered detailed statement on seven day services Statement including pledge for more clinical staff and that focus of seven day services would be emergency care only Sir David Dalton said the BMA asked for the statement not to be ...
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NewsJunior doctors seek 'rolling industrial action'
Hospitals could be hit by a “rolling programme of industrial action” by junior doctors from as early as next month, according to an email sent to British Medical Association members tonight.
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CommentGive providers what they want – for the sake of finances
Providers need four things from us if they are to win their financial battle
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NewsJunior doctors vote to reject contract deal
Junior doctors have voted to reject a contract deal which the BMA had negotiated with the Department of Health.