All articles by Steve Ford – Page 25
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NewsDH to expand integrated care pilots through 'good will'
The Department of Health is looking to expand its integrated care pilot scheme by “harnessing good will”.
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NewsOut of hours GP variations 'unacceptable'
An unacceptable variation exists between doctors’ out of hours services around the country, Mike O’Brien has admitted.
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NewsSHA steps in to GP branch row
NHS London has been criticised for delaying the opening of a branch surgery in Kingston, despite the cooperation and competition panel having already recommended its go-ahead.
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NewsProvider arms given timetable to vertically integrate
Most primary care trust provider arms will be expected to integrate with acute or mental health trusts by the end of March 2011, HSJ has learned.
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NewsEssex PCT to begin offloading GP surgeries
NHS South West Essex is seeking alternative providers to take over and run some of its general practices.
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NewsPCT benefits from ambitious knowledge and skills framework redesign
A Yorkshire primary care trust has successfully transformed the knowledge and skills framework into a tool to aid workforce planning and boost productivity.
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CommentManagers' pay rises and cold weather costs
Managers in Scotland will have taken cover this week, especially from junior nurses, after their salary increases were revealed by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
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NewsRise in acute admissions will be ‘unsustainable’ for PCTs
Just 10 per cent of primary care trusts have successfully reduced emergency admissions to their local acute trusts.
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NewsNottingham trust named best in NHS for gay and lesbian staff
Five NHS organisations appeared in the annual list of the UK’s top 100 lesbian, gay, and bisexual friendly employers, published by charity Stonewall.
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NewsDH drawn into row over GP practice expansion
The Department of Health has been dragged into a row between NHS Kingston and one of its GP practices.
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NewsPCTs face redesign backlashes as cost cuts loom
Primary care trusts face a tough year attempting to convince the public that service redesigns are in the best interests of patients and cost-saving measures are inevitable.
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NewsNHS Stockport chief executive starts joint role
The chief executive of NHS Stockport has begun a combined role as a senior member of the local council.
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NewsChief medical officer supported over tough line on drink pricing
Introducing minimum pricing for alcohol should be the priority of chief medical officer for England Sir Liam Donaldson during his last months in post, say public health directors.
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NewsFour SHAs have swine flu jab deals in place
Four strategic health authorities have now agreed regional deals with GPs for delivering swine flu vaccine to the under fives.
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NewsDemand for veterans PTSD service on the rise
A groundbreaking pilot scheme for military veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder is to continue in the next year if it can secure long-term funding.
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NewsEast of England reaches deal on swine flu vaccine
NHS East of England has become the latest strategic health authority to agree a regional deal with its GPs for delivering swine flu vaccine to the under fives.
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NewsSearch for next Monitor chair to begin again in 2010
The post of Monitor chair is to be re-advertised next year, the Department of Health has said.
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NewsCross-sector clusters set up to fast-track NHS innovation
The government has announced the creation of 17 new bodies designed to help speed up the implementation of innovative ideas at the frontline.
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NewsYorkshire acute trust appoints chair
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust has appointed a new chair for the next four years.
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NewsPCT loses out to GPs in battle over branch surgery
The co-operation and competition panel has ruled against a primary care trust in a dispute with one of its local GP practices.