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Comment'We are very sorry' says ICB without a plan
A leading integrated care board has issued a statement explaining how its ‘forward plan’ fell behind and how it intends to aim to make up lost ground. By Martin Plackard (as told to Julian Patterson)
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HSJ InteractiveHSJ webinar discussed how electronic bed management can improve patient flow and capacity management in hospitals
In association with An on-demand version of this webinar is available. Trusts are under tremendous pressure to move patients through accident and emergency into a hospital bed and eventually out into community care or their own homes. With growing staff shortages and capacity constraints, the NHS is ...
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Expert BriefingHSJ Podcast: Leadership standards revealed
Now that NHS England has finally published its new standards for leaders, we discuss how the revised ‘Fit and Proper Person Test’ will work, and if it is enough to stop the revolving door of poor leaders.
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CommentThe NHS is not being ambitious enough on emergency care
In this exclusive piece, the presidents of the Royal College of Physicians, Society for Acute Medicine, British Thoracic Society and British Geriatrics Society jointly respond to NHS England’s winter plan.
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NewsRevealed: the eight trusts in NHS England’s most challenged group
Eight trusts are in NHS England’s latest list of the most challenged organisations in terms of elective and cancer recovery, 12 months on from when the system was first introduced.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Happy with how fit you are?
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: ‘We’ve got to be more efficient together’
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by correspondent Mimi Launder
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CommentFailure to support staff with kids is costing NHS millions
NHS trusts need to prioritise working parents in their workforce by fostering inclusive environments, flexibility, and leadership support to retain talent and enhance patient care, writes Verena Hefti
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NewsTrust given warning notice over rapid tranquillisation
A mental health trust has been served with a warning notice ordering improvements in its processes around rapid tranquillisation of patients.
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HSJ LocalTeaching trust appoints joint chair after two failed attempts
A teaching trust in Lancashire has appointed a new chair at the third attempt.
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HSJ InteractiveHow can trusts can find extra capacity to tackle the backlog in elective care?
A recent HSJ webinar, in association with 18 Week Support, explored the complex issues contributing to patient backlogs and the collaborative and innovative approaches available to trusts seeking extra capacity. Alison Moore reports
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CommentThe public like the idea of virtual wards, but not the name
As NHS England aims to create additional capacity with virtual wards, public support proves crucial. A recent survey shows a delicate balance of opinions, requiring awareness-building and equitable implementation to succeed
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NewsDirectors to be judged on their ability to create ‘compassionate’ cultures
NHS England has announced the first details of its ‘Leadership Competency Framework’, and revealed it will be launched this September.
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NewsInformation on directors’ fitness to lead will be added to staff record by October
NHS board directors have less than two months to challenge the information that will be gathered on their fitness to hold a leadership position and then stored on their employer’s electronic staff record as part of the overhaul of the fit and proper person test.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: A study in underpayment
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsThink tank appoints charity boss as new CEO
The King’s Fund think tank has appointed Sarah Woolnough as its new chief executive, who will take over from Richard Murray early next year.
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NewsTrusts warned to check helipad safety after death
Trusts have been told to check the safety of their helipads after an accident in a hospital car park left a pensioner dead.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts accused of underpaying junior doctors for three years
Thousands of junior doctors could have been underpaid for up to three and a half years, potentially leaving trusts facing seven figure pay outs.
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NewsRadiographers warn next strike could hit 100 trusts
The Society of Radiographers is considering reballoting members in an effort to significantly increase the scope of its industrial action, the union’s director of industrial strategy has told HSJ.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Coroners record verdicts of concern
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.