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NewsCancer hubs ‘here to stay’ after ‘massive jump’ in long waiters
There has been a “massive jump up of [cancer] long waiters particularly in the area of surgery”, NHS England and Improvement’s national cancer director has said, with treatment hubs “critical” to trying to deal with the backlog.
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NewsDeaths at home up 40pc, as fewer die in hospital
The number of people dying at home compared to those ending their lives in hospitals or care homes has increased significantly in the wake of the covid pandemic’s peak in April and May.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Pivotal moment for the tariff
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, this week by correspondent Tom Norton.
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CommentCompassionate leadership must become NHS’ blueprint
Covid-19 has changed the NHS and social care, precipitating rapid transformation at a time of enhanced pressure and personal and professional challenge, writes Maz Fosh.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Moving targets
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNHS in talks with government over covid cash amid multibillion ‘overspend’
NHS England says it is still in discussions with the government over additional funding for the remainder of 2020-21, despite ministers announcing a budget uplift earlier this month.
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NewsInvestigations into alleged assaults on patients at private hospital
Two staff have been suspended from a major provider of mental health inpatient care, with alleged assaults of patients also being reported to the police.
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NewsNew A&E targets ‘to be rolled out before winter’
NHS England is planning to roll out new emergency care standards, designed to replace the four-hour A&E target, before winter, according to plans published today.
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NewsLeak reveals trusts where less than a third of BAME staff were assessed for covid risks
Several NHS providers in the South West had completed less than a third of their coronavirus risk assessments for black, Asian and minority ethnic staff, according to the latest audit data leaked to HSJ.
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NewsTackle ‘bias’ against overseas doctors or risk shortage warns regulator
The NHS must tackle the discrimination faced by overseas medics as an essential part of renewed efforts to improve retention as fewer doctors arrive in the UK from abroad, the chief executive of the General Medical Council has told HSJ.
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CommentBritnell: 'Protect the NHS' was an expression of 'anxiety'
The performance of other countries successfully tackling the coronavirus pandemic has shown that investing in services such as public health is the bedrock of economic success, not a drain on it and the UK should take note, writes Mark Britnell
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Not yet assessed
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNHS on course to miss major workforce target
A flagship target to increase the mental health workforce by 19,000 could be missed by nearly half, according to new government figures.
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CommentCovid-19 proves running the NHS ‘hot’ is far from cost-effective
Covid-19 has shown investing in long-term capacity and resilience in the NHS is cost-effective, writes Chris Thomas
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Expert BriefingFour more directors exit struggling FT’s board
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentIs 'Gold Command' the right way to manage the NHS's response to covid?
In an environment where the evidence is changing rapidly and new standard operating procedures are developed every few days, transparent, timely and inclusive communication is essential. By Dr Ahmed Seedat, Dr Oliver Johnson and Dr Elizabeth Tissingh.
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NewsBlanket isolation rule for tests and ops scrapped
A blanket requirement for adults to self-isolate for 14 days before planned tests and treatment has been scrapped under updated coronavirus guidelines.
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NewsWaiting lists for ‘extremely serious’ surgical cases set to double
Waiting lists for “extremely serious” brain and spine surgery conditions could double by the end of the year, according to NHS England modelling data.
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NewsLocal chief takes on national Test and Trace role
The joint chief executive of a council and clinical commissioning group has taken on a senior position in the national NHS Test and Trace programme.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Nostalgia and political power aren’t what they used to be
Andy Cowper on the government’s mysterious obesity strategy, Jeremy Hunt’s letter on NHS test and trace, and the shortcomings of a “world-beating” antibody testing.