South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 90
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Comment
Accessing a GP is more difficult for some
Collaboration between healthcare providers and communities is crucial for tackling the issues affecting primary care within the NHS when considering both data-driven insights and individual experiences, writes Jacob Lant
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HSJ Local
Execs accused of ‘bullying culture and misuse of power’
Former commissioning chiefs have been accused of presiding over a ‘culture of bullying’ at the predecessor organisation to Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board, as part of a legal claim from a former employee.
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Comment
The Letby inquiry will not make any difference
In the aftermath of traumatic events, traditional inquiries lack patient-led insights including patient leaders in decision-making which could foster meaningful change in policy, regulation, and care models writes David Gilbert
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News
Former NHS manager to ‘lead on health reform’ for Labour
Labour has announced a new shadow health and social care team, including a former NHS manager who will lead on NHS reform for the party.
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News
Hospital whose rebuild was dropped faces ‘enforced closure’ risk
A trust that was inexplicably removed from the ‘40 new hospitals’ programme, despite being a top regional priority for capital funding, has been testing contingency plans for a ‘full or partial site closure’ due to problems with its main site.
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News
NHS staff to be asked about sexual harassment for the first time
NHS staff will be asked if they have experienced sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour in the workplace for the first time.
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HSJ Local
Trust told it ‘lacks skills or integrity’ to carry out suicides review
A senior clinician has raised fundamental concerns about a trust’s probe into dozens of suicide cases, which was sparked by his allegations that staff had tampered with the notes of a patient.
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HSJ Partners
Digital health technology reimbursement in the NHS can pave the way for efficient care delivery
ResMed’s sleep and respiratory digital health solutions streamline patient care, cut costs, and empower clinicians, highlighting the urgent need for a supportive healthcare reimbursement framework.
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Expert Briefing
Mental Health Matters: Fears govt mothballing of reforms will halt service improvement
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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News
U-turn on interim role for ex-CEO of hospitals at centre of maternity scandal
An integrated care board announced the appointment of an interim chief executive – who led a health board in Wales at the centre of a maternity scandal – only for her to withdraw about two weeks later, it has emerged.
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Comment
More managers would ensure justifiable staff concerns are heard quickly
In light of the Lucy Letby case, to proactively identify and prevent unethical behaviour in the NHS, senior managers must analyse key events regarding staff voicing their concerns using a time-based perspective, write John Richmond, Dr Sarah Brooks and John Blenkinsopp
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News
Hospitals to review concrete risks to ‘maintain safety and confidence’
NHS boards have been told to obtain extra assurance around the risks to unsafe concrete beams in their estate, following the sudden closure of school buildings.
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Comment
Don’t underestimate the power of ‘pen pushers’
Save time and money by upskilling your analytical workforce and making better decisions, write Andi Orlowski and Mark Foy
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News
NHS ‘a long way’ from being ‘proactive’ on safety, watchdog warns
Integrated care systems should factor patient safety into all their operational and financial decisions, the Healthcare Safety Investigations Branch’s chief investigator has urged.
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News
‘Performance variation’ may justify manager regulation, says Barclay
Steve Barclay has cited performance concerns at some trusts as part of the reason he is considering new powers to disbar NHS managers.
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News
Experienced CEO joins ‘trust under great pressure’
A struggling South West trust has appointed a new chief executive officer on an interim basis amid on-going financial woes.
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HSJ Partners
Looming winter pressures eased by targeted AI initiatives
Paul McGinness, chief executive, Lenus Health, highlights the need for proactive measures to support the NHS in reducing unnecessary respiratory-related admissions.
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News
Trust needs £20m to deliver asks from Manchester bomb inquiry
Ambulance trusts are lobbying for tens of millions in additional funding to meet key targets set by the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry.
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News
Sloman joins virtual wards company after NHSE exit
NHS England’s chief operating officer is joining a telehealth firm as a senior adviser.
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HSJ Interactive
How can electronic bed management improve patient flow and capacity management?
An HSJ webinar explored the impact of electronic bed management systems on patient flow and capacity management, what they mean for staff workflows and how to implement them