South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 605
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NewsTrusts told sending patients and staff to almost empty Nightingale is essential to recovery
NHS organisations in London have been asked to send more than 200 doctors and nurses to the temporary Nightingale hospital, as regional leaders seek to increase the number of patients being treated there.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Cause of death
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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HSJ LocalTrust contacts 136 women after review finds ‘unnecessary harm’
An acute trust in the Midlands has contacted 136 women who received major treatment from a gynaecology consultant, after initial investigations revealed “unnecessary harm” to several patients.
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News‘Unprecedented’ plan to prevent suicides during covid-19 crisis
An “unprecedented” national suicide prevention plan has been launched by a government advisory group amid concerns suicides could increase during the covid-19 pandemic, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalMajor teaching trust to leave special measures
A major teaching trust should be released from special measures after almost two years in the regime, the Care Quality Commission has said.
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News‘Yet another failure’ on flagship programme for learning disabilities
New data has revealed “yet another failure” to adequately reduce the number of people with learning disabilities living in “modern day asylums”.
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NewsExclusive: Dozens of trusts on course to run out of gowns as PPE crisis escalates
Dozens of NHS trusts fear running out of disposable gowns this weekend if they do not receive more supplies, while national officials have issued guidance on alternatives to use in extreme circumstances, HSJ has learned.
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NewsCare home deaths substantially underestimated as Hancock moves to speed reporting
Deaths due to covid-19 in care homes have been substantially underestimated by official government figures, new analysis by HSJ has shown.
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NewsFurloughed Virgin Atlantic staff to handle 999 calls
Dozens of Virgin Atlantic call centre employees are being trained as 999 call handlers to deal with increased demand in the south east.
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News'People in pain have nowhere to go' as NHSE 'drags its heels' on urgent care system
The British Dental Association has criticised NHS England for “dragging its feet” in setting up an urgent care system for dental patients, putting further strain on already overstretched GPs.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Problems for the future
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News‘Disastrous results’ feared from covid-19 home tests
Experts have warned giving the public coronavirus antibody tests to be carried out at home could lead to “disastrous results”.
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NewsGovernment challenged over covid-19 death stats
A Parliamentary committee has challenged the government over its daily presentation of covid-19 deaths, after HSJ revealed the public had been misled.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: Empty beds, death numbers, and non-covid care
This week’s HSJ Health Check podcast examines the latest in the NHS’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsDigital appointments could be ‘storing up problems for the future’
Digital GP appointments could make it “difficult” for doctors to diagnose and manage patients’ mental health problems during the coronavirus pandemic, the chair of the Royal College of General Practitioners has warned.
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NewsStore under fire after telling NHS staff ‘buy anything you touch’
A leading retailer has come under fire after telling NHS staff taking advantage of a dedicated shopping hour they had to buy any items they touched because of infection concerns.
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HSJ PartnersConquering covid-19 – Free digital switchboard to free up front-line resource
Moneypenny is offering a free fully automated digital switchboard service for all NHS operations, says Stephanie Vaughan-Jones
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NewsMapped: The temporary hospitals created for coronavirus
HSJ’s map shows where additional covid-19 facilities are being built or planned in an effort to help the NHS cope with the coronavirus crisis’ peak.
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HSJ PartnersDigital solution to help expectant mothers manage diabetes
GDm-Health remote monitoring system helps ensure the highest standards of care for pregnant women in the times of the covid-19 pandemic
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Lost in translation
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