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NewsDozens of violent incidents on hospital ward before fatal attack
The hospital ward where two elderly patients were attacked and fatally injured by a fellow patient was the scene of dozens of violent incidents before the attack, a report leaked to HSJ reveals.
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HSJ LocalTrust apologises after fatal ward attack on patients
Two NHS trusts have accepted failings which contributed to the killing of two patients on a hospital medical ward in 2015, and set out the actions they have taken since.
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NewsExclusive: Two patients attacked and killed on acute hospital ward
An NHS trust has been accused of a “cover up” over the killing of two patients in an attack on a hospital ward by a patient with paranoid schizophrenia, and whose antipsychotic medication had been stopped despite warnings.
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HSJ LocalNHS Improvement investigation exposes 'deep cultural issues' at trust
An independent investigation into Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust has described “deep systemic cultural issues” at the organisation.
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HSJ LocalA&E department bullying and 'tribal divisions' exposed
A bullying culture at Wirral University Hospital’s emergency department has been allowed to persist for years with a lack of action by senior managers, according to an internal report.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Chair must go for trust to move on from governance disaster
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Director resigns over 'complete governance breakdown'
A non-executive director at troubled Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust has resigned with immediate effect amid a deepening crisis at the trust, including a “complete breakdown of relationships” at board level.
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HSJ LocalTrust targeted for bullying culture and safety concerns
The national guardian for NHS whistleblowers has criticised Northern Lincolnshire and Goole Foundation Trust for having a bullying culture and failure to respond to patient safety concerns raised by staff.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Five years after Francis, how far have we come?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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HSJ LocalNHS Improvement changes stance on Wirral inquiry publication
NHS Improvement has said there is a “strong presumption in favour” of it publishing the independent investigation into the regulator’s handling of concerns at the Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust.
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HSJ LocalNHS Improvement could keep Wirral investigation secret
NHS Improvement has refused to commit to making public the independent investigation into the governance of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust.
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HSJ LocalConsultants threaten trust chair with 'no confidence' vote
The chair of Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust has been called to an extraordinary meeting of the trust’s consultant body and could face a vote of no confidence, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Time to bite the bullet on reconfiguration
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill. Contact me in confidence here, or by sending a direct message on Twitter.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Leaked documents reveal bullying and management concerns at trust
Wirral University Teaching Hospital FT doctors reported high levels of bullying and “disconnect” from management, according to documents leaked to HSJ.
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HSJ LocalNHS Improvement takes 'urgent action' over teaching trust governance
NHS Improvement has announced details of its formal investigation into Wirral University Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust and its own handling of serious concerns raised by trust directors.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: NHS Improvement's lack of urgency at Wirral is a concern
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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HSJ LocalTroubled CCG sacked finance staff for 'approving unauthorised pay rises'
A clinical commissioning group sacked two accountants after they were found to have signed off unauthorised pay increases.
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NewsBMA stance on whistleblower protection 'misguided', claims charity
Whistleblowing charity Public Concern at Work has raised fears over the level of whistleblowing protection for junior doctors.
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NewsExclusive: Whistleblower guardian criticises CQC over fit and proper person test
The national whistleblower protection body has asked the Care Quality Commission to “develop” its fit and proper person regulation after it discovered a trust “failed to adequately investigate” concerns raised about the behaviour of one its directors.
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NewsManagers having 'suicidal thoughts' due to pressure, union boss warns
NHS managers are experiencing depression and suicidal thoughts because of the pressure they are working under, the chief executive of the Managers in Partnership union has warned.