http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.hsj.co.uk http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust/national-clinical-advisers-question-case-for-new-north-tees-hospital/5058779.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust/national-clinical-advisers-question-case-for-new-north-tees-hospital/5058779.article A group of experts has questioned the case for a proposed new hospital between Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:03 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/durham-dales-piloting-bladder-problem-service/5058849.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/durham-dales-piloting-bladder-problem-service/5058849.article SERVICES: A nurse led service is offering rapid access for patients in the Durham Dales with bladder problems. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:48 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ccgs/nhs-south-tyneside-ccg/south-tyneside-ccg-paying-7404-a-year-for-gp-prescribing-work/5058513.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ccgs/nhs-south-tyneside-ccg/south-tyneside-ccg-paying-7404-a-year-for-gp-prescribing-work/5058513.article FINANCE: A clinical commissioning group is paying the equivalent of more than £600 a day to provide locum cover for GPs released to work for it. Fri, 10 May 2013 18:37 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/north-east/north-east-ambulance-reports-300-day-handover-waits/5058000.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/north-east/north-east-ambulance-reports-300-day-handover-waits/5058000.article PERFORMANCE: Ambulances spent nearly 300 days waiting outside hospitals to hand over responsibility for patients in the last quarter of 2012-13, the board of the North East Ambulance Service Foundation Trust heard. Fri, 10 May 2013 18:17 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/james-cook-extending-holistic-therapies/5058350.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/james-cook-extending-holistic-therapies/5058350.article SERVICES: The James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough is extending the availability of holistic therapies for cancer patients. Thu, 9 May 2013 19:08 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ccgs/nhs-northumberland-ccg/northumberland-has-17m-budget-gap/5058337.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ccgs/nhs-northumberland-ccg/northumberland-has-17m-budget-gap/5058337.article FINANCE: Northumberland CCG has a £17m potential gap between its baseline allocation and recurring expenditure. Thu, 9 May 2013 18:10 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/south-tyneside-may-decommission-miu/5058335.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/south-tyneside-may-decommission-miu/5058335.article SERVICES: South Tyneside CCG is planning to stop commissioning a minor injuries unit at its local trust – because it duplicates what is already available for patients at a walk-in clinic. Thu, 9 May 2013 16:57 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/new-chaplain-at-county-durham-ft/5058351.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/new-chaplain-at-county-durham-ft/5058351.article WORKFORCE: The Reverend Kevin Tromans has been appointed as the new lead chaplain at County Durham and Darlington Foundation Trust. Rev Tromans has worked in hospitals since 1997 and replaces Rev Brian Selmes, who has retired. Tue, 7 May 2013 19:17 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/north-east/north-east-ambulance-service-plan-opposed-by-union-members/5058261.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/north-east/north-east-ambulance-service-plan-opposed-by-union-members/5058261.article WORKFORCE: Plans to reshape ambulance services in the North East are facing opposition from unions. Fri, 3 May 2013 12:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/community-hospital-moves-patients-due-to-gas-leak/5058178.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/community-hospital-moves-patients-due-to-gas-leak/5058178.article PERFORMANCE: Eighteen elderly patients had to be moved from a community hospital at the weekend after an underground gas leak. Wed, 1 May 2013 15:47 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/tees-esk-and-wear-valleys-nhs-foundation-trust/tees-ft-ahead-of-finance-plan-in-feb/5057581.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/mental-health-trusts/tees-esk-and-wear-valleys-nhs-foundation-trust/tees-ft-ahead-of-finance-plan-in-feb/5057581.article FINANCE: Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys Foundation Trust had an operating surplus of £7.6m at the end of February – three per cent of turnover and ahead of its planned surplus of less than £6m. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:19 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ambulance-trusts/ne-ambulances-launch-triage-safety-review/5057559.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/ambulance-trusts/ne-ambulances-launch-triage-safety-review/5057559.article PERFORMANCE: A review of the triaging of calls is to be carried out by North East Ambulance Service Foundation Trust after six serious incidents involved triaging were reported between November and February. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:59 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/newcastle-ft-chief-exec-hits-out-at-legal-procrastination/5057260.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/newcastle-ft-chief-exec-hits-out-at-legal-procrastination/5057260.article STRUCTURE: The chief executive of Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Sir Leonard Fenwick, has issued a statement following the High Court review on children’s heart surgery services. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 14:18 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ccg-hears-concerns-over-south-tees-performance/5057148.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/ccg-hears-concerns-over-south-tees-performance/5057148.article PERFORMANCE: Board papers for Hambleton Richmondshire and Whitby CCG outline concerns over performance at South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:46 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/savile-affair-disrupts-newcastle-patient-experience-checks/5056996.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/savile-affair-disrupts-newcastle-patient-experience-checks/5056996.article PERFORMANCE: The Jimmy Savile affair and the need for a protocol for visits to wards has affected how a working group assessing patient experience in Newcastle’s hospitals has worked. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:09 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust/bidder-pulls-out-of-north-tees-hospital-project/5056995.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/north-tees-and-hartlepool-nhs-foundation-trust/bidder-pulls-out-of-north-tees-hospital-project/5056995.article COMMERCIAL: A new hospital serving the North Tees and Hartlepool area is likely to be built by one of two companies – after a third bidder pulled out. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:06 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/tees-spinal-expert-becomes-nhs-england-tsar/5056994.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/tees-spinal-expert-becomes-nhs-england-tsar/5056994.article WORKFORCE: A spinal expert from The James Cook University Hospital has been appointed to the NHS Commissioning Board as the national clinical director for spinal disorders. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 18:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/newcastle-ahead-of-plan-in-jan/5056993.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/newcastle-ahead-of-plan-in-jan/5056993.article FINANCE: Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust had made a surplus of £23.3m at the end of January – £13.7m ahead of plan. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:59 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/south-tees-warns-of-ae-target-breach-risk/5056992.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/south-tees-warns-of-ae-target-breach-risk/5056992.article PERFORMANCE: South Tees Hospitals Foundation Trust could miss the A&E four hour target for quarter four, the board has been warned. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:55 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/increase-in-safeguarding-demand-at-south-tees/5056987.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/south-tees-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/increase-in-safeguarding-demand-at-south-tees/5056987.article PERFORMANCE: South Tees Hospitals Foundation Trust is having to deal with more children under safeguarding procedures – with rates of children with child protection plans in some areas being considerably higher than the national average. Wed, 3 Apr 2013 17:40 GMT