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/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/clock-starts-again-on-dorset-ft-merger/5059666.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/clock-starts-again-on-dorset-ft-merger/5059666.article STRUCTURE:  The Competition Commission has “started the clock” again on the merger between two of Dorset’s foundation trusts. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:51 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/ftn-challenges-assumptions-in-dorset-ft-merger/5058621.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/ftn-challenges-assumptions-in-dorset-ft-merger/5058621.article COMERCIAL: The Foundation Trust Network has written to the Competition Commission to challenge some of its assumptions about competition in the NHS. Mon, 20 May 2013 10:53 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/royal-bournemouth-recalls-screening-patients/5058456.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/royal-bournemouth-recalls-screening-patients/5058456.article PERFORMANCE: Hundreds of women have been recalled for further breast cancer screening by a hospital over fears that a junior doctor failed to follow proper procedures. Mon, 13 May 2013 15:57 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/shas/nhs-south-west/emergency-care-problems-linked-to-poor-relationships-finds-south-of-england-review/5058201.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/shas/nhs-south-west/emergency-care-problems-linked-to-poor-relationships-finds-south-of-england-review/5058201.article PERFORMANCE: A review of urgent and emergency care failures in the south of England has blamed in part an over-emphasis on incentives and contracts, at the expense of relationships. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Thu, 2 May 2013 18:23 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/south-west/royal-bournemouth-trials-cardiology-specialist-nurses/5057895.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/south-west/royal-bournemouth-trials-cardiology-specialist-nurses/5057895.article WORKFORCE: The Royal Bournemouth Hospital is trialling a new advanced nurse practitioner role to enhance patient care, prevent re-admissions and reduce staff pressures. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:30 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/clock-stopped-on-ft-merger-investigation/5057265.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/clock-stopped-on-ft-merger-investigation/5057265.article COMMERCIAL: The first merger between two foundation trusts faces further delays after the Competition Commission “stopped the clock” on its investigation into the deal. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:44 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/competing-hospital-provider-opposes-dorset-ft-merger/5057137.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/competing-hospital-provider-opposes-dorset-ft-merger/5057137.article STRUCTURE: A hospital provider has written to the Competition Commission opposing plans for the first merger between two foundation trusts. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:50 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/northern-devon-healthcare-nhs-trust/second-trust-pulls-out-of-south-west-pay-consortium/5055813.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/northern-devon-healthcare-nhs-trust/second-trust-pulls-out-of-south-west-pay-consortium/5055813.article WORKFORCE: Northern Devon Healthcare Trust has become the second organisation to pull out of the South West Pay Consortium. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Wed, 6 Mar 2013 10:09 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/ruling-in-pcts-favour-in-dorset-aqp-row/5051001.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/ruling-in-pcts-favour-in-dorset-aqp-row/5051001.article COMMERCIAL: The Independent Reconfiguration Panel has dismissed a complaint about NHS Bournemouth, Poole and Dorset’s handling of the any qualified provider process. However, providers remain concerned about the pricing of dermatology services. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 16:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-appoint-joint-it-director/5050436.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-appoint-joint-it-director/5050436.article WORKFORCE: John Gill has been appointed joint director of IT at Poole Hospital Foundation Trust and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Foundation Trust, as the two trusts continue to work towards merging. Tue, 9 Oct 2012 18:26 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/leeds-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust/guys-and-st-thomas-estate-services-target-work-in-leeds/5049138.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/leeds-teaching-hospitals-nhs-trust/guys-and-st-thomas-estate-services-target-work-in-leeds/5049138.article COMMERCIAL: Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust is considering bidding to run the “energy performance contract” for Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust and the University of Leeds. Fri, 7 Sep 2012 18:21 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/bournemouth-and-christchurch-exceeds-planned-surplus/5041022.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/bournemouth-and-christchurch-exceeds-planned-surplus/5041022.article FINANCE: The Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Foundation Trust had a year to date surplus of £5.3m against a plan of £2.2m at the end of November, board members heard. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:07 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-ft-no-longer-in-breach/5040667.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-ft-no-longer-in-breach/5040667.article PERFORMANCE: Monitor has confirmed that Poole Hospital Foundation Trust is no longer in significant breach of its authorisation. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:08 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/royal-bournemouth-over-performance-biggest-single-risk-to-pct-finances/5039799.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/royal-bournemouth-over-performance-biggest-single-risk-to-pct-finances/5039799.article FINANCE: Over performance at Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospital Foundation Trust is the biggest risk to finances of its primary care trust cluster. Wed, 4 Jan 2012 18:14 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-agree-next-step-towards-merger/5038564.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-agree-next-step-towards-merger/5038564.article STRUCTURE: The boards of Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals and Poole Hospital foundation trusts have agreed to pursue a merger in order to ensure the retention of “sustainable local services”. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:38 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/high-activity-levels-sees-royal-bournemouth-surplus-double/5037573.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-royal-bournemouth-and-christchurch-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/high-activity-levels-sees-royal-bournemouth-surplus-double/5037573.article FINANCE: Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Foundation Trust is reporting a surplus almost double plan due to over activity. Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:46 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-joint-working-progressing-well/5037569.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-and-royal-bournemouth-joint-working-progressing-well/5037569.article STRUCTURE: Poole Hospital Foundation Trust and Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals Foundation Trust are to decide whether to pursue a formal merger at the end of November. Fri, 4 Nov 2011 17:39 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/bournemouth-poole-and-dorset-cluster-busts-c-diff-target/5037289.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/bournemouth-and-poole-teaching-pct/bournemouth-poole-and-dorset-cluster-busts-c-diff-target/5037289.article PERFORMANCE: The NHS Bournemouth and Poole and NHS Dorset cluster has exceeded its year to date clostridium difficile target by more than 30 cases. Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:34 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-looks-to-boost-private-patient-income/5034352.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/poole-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust/poole-looks-to-boost-private-patient-income/5034352.article FINANCE: Poole Hospital Foundation Trust plans to increase income by £2.6m over the next three years, partly through increasing private patient income. Tue, 30 Aug 2011 19:04 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/wiltshire-pct/nhs-wiltshire-struggles-to-reach-contract-agreement-with-acutes/5033747.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/wiltshire-pct/nhs-wiltshire-struggles-to-reach-contract-agreement-with-acutes/5033747.article FINANCE: NHS Wiltshire had still not agreed contracts with four of its biggest acute providers by the start of July. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:54 GMT