All Social care articles – Page 42
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NewsExclusive: Cornwall set for NHS integration-devolution deal
A devolution deal for Cornwall, including greater integration and control over health and care spending, is expected to be announced by the chancellor next week, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to balance the push and pull of performance and demand
Hospital performance targets
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NewsStevens sets out NHS devolution 'tests'
Councils hoping to gain Greater Manchester style devolved powers over health and social care must convince NHS England that the benefits of the move would go beyond integration of the two services, the body’s chief executive has said.
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HSJ PartnersReport: Away from the past and to a sustainable future
Reforming health and social care
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CommentHow the 2015 spending round could be used to devolve power
Osborne should use his July budget to speed reform
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NewsLamb: £22bn NHS efficiency savings ‘virtually impossible’
The plan for £22bn efficiency savings outlined in the NHS Five Year Forward View are ‘virtually impossible’ to achieve, a former health minister has said.
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CommentStaff engagement is the NHS's greatest asset but it's yet to reach full potential
It’s a pre-condition for high performing healthcare
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HSJ KnowledgeMCP vanguard leaders: We will find the solutions
MCP vanguards report on their progress
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NewsRevealed: Third of councils cut Healthwatch budgets
Healthwatch England has demanded explanations from councils that have imposed deep funding cuts on its local groups this year.
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HSJ LocalUpdated: Seven day GP access brings '3pc reduction in A&E activity'
Seven day access to primary care in areas of Greater Manchester has brought a three per cent reduction in accident and emergency activity, according to an evaluation of the project.
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SupplementsSupplement: Social care crises require a rapid response
How the British Red Cross supports patients in social crises
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SupplementsCommissioning supplement: New bowel disease treatments and social care crises
In this HSJ supplement we look at how the NHS is responding to new bowel disease treatments and how the voluntary sector is helping the elderly avoid hospital
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NewsExclusive: King's Fund calls for merger of NHS and social care budgets
There should be a single pooled budget for all health and social care services in every area by 2020 at the latest, according to a new report by the King’s Fund.
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SupplementsRoundtable: The NHS must prioritise nutrition in long term conditions
It’s an important part in enhancing outcomes
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CommentQueen's Speech: We can't avoid legislation for ever
The DH is stepping outside or ignoring legislation
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HSJ LocalCCG and councils launch tender for 'troubled adults' service
Hertfordshire CC is working with two districts and other local agencies on the scheme
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HSJ LocalCornish acute and mental health trusts propose merger
STRUCTURE: Cornwall’s only mental health trust and its main acute provider have begun talks to merge the organisations.
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HSJ LocalProviders for £1.8bn elderly care contract named
FINANCE: Five providers have been selected to lead the delivery a £1.8bn, 10 year contract to improve older peoples’ care in Croydon.