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/news/primary-care/information-strategy-details-lansley-promises-online-gp-access-to-end-8am-rush/5045062.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/information-strategy-details-lansley-promises-online-gp-access-to-end-8am-rush/5045062.article The health secretary has promised patients easier interaction with GP practices, ahead of the publication of an NHS information strategy today. Sun, 20 May 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/trusts-eye-capital-gains-from-surplus-nhs-land-sales/5044832.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/finance/trusts-eye-capital-gains-from-surplus-nhs-land-sales/5044832.article NHS organisations plan to place surplus land equivalent to 350 Trafalgar Squares on the market for housing development in the next few years, latest figures from the Department of Health reveal. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:21 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/commissioning-board-moves-to-halt-nhs-director-exodus/5044578.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/workforce/commissioning-board-moves-to-halt-nhs-director-exodus/5044578.article The NHS Commissioning Board is attempting to stem the rapid drop in the number of senior clinical advisers by bringing in more expertise from primary care, NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh has told HSJ. Thu, 10 May 2012 06:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/pcts-failing-to-implement-continence-guidance/5044525.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/pcts-failing-to-implement-continence-guidance/5044525.article Primary care trusts are neglecting to assess need and implement national guidance when it comes to continence services, according to a national audit. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:01 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/joint-working-to-prevent-falls-could-save-cash/5044668.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/joint-working-to-prevent-falls-could-save-cash/5044668.article A more integrated approach to preventing falls could cut incidents by up to 30 per cent, saving money and bed days, a report from the NHS Confederation has found. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:01 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/seeing-gp-of-choice-would-cut-elective-admissions-study/5044529.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/seeing-gp-of-choice-would-cut-elective-admissions-study/5044529.article Significant hospital savings could result from ensuring patients see the doctor of their choice when they visit their GP, latest research findings suggest. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/local-commissioning-board-offices-will-be-fewer-than-planned/5044634.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/local-commissioning-board-offices-will-be-fewer-than-planned/5044634.article The NHS Commissioning Board has announced it is rethinking the structure of its local offices to avoid “crowding out” clinical commissioning groups. Wed, 9 May 2012 11:32 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/sir-john-oldham-will-not-take-up-a-role-on-nhs-commissioning-board/5044524.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/sir-john-oldham-will-not-take-up-a-role-on-nhs-commissioning-board/5044524.article The GP lead on the quality, innovation, productivity and prevention programme has announced he will not be seeking a position on the NHS Commissioning Board. Fri, 4 May 2012 12:47 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/prostate-cancer-rates-now-top-40000-annually/5044510.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/prostate-cancer-rates-now-top-40000-annually/5044510.article More than 40,000 men a year in the UK are being affected by prostate cancer, a charity’s research has show. Fri, 4 May 2012 10:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/reducing-emergency-admissions-in-children-and-young-people/5043512.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/reducing-emergency-admissions-in-children-and-young-people/5043512.article Dr Ronny Cheung goes through the full list of indicators for child health, plus a case study on children’s epilepsy admissions in children. Thu, 3 May 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/ccgs-to-manage-and-reward-gp-performance/5044347.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/ccgs-to-manage-and-reward-gp-performance/5044347.article GP practices look set to be handed an extensive role in performance managing each other – including through the award of bonuses – under proposals being drawn up by the NHS Commissioning Board. Wed, 2 May 2012 13:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/commissioning-board-guidance-to-resolve-ccg-boundary-disputes/5044396.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/policy/commissioning-board-guidance-to-resolve-ccg-boundary-disputes/5044396.article Guidance from the NHS Commissioning Board has set out new principles for “firming up” clinical commissioning group boundaries, and an elaborate formula for resolving disputed areas. Wed, 2 May 2012 12:20 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/stroke-recovery-care-failing-patients/5044394.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/stroke-recovery-care-failing-patients/5044394.article A lack of post-hospital care means stroke survivors are not making the best recovery possible, according to a new report. Tue, 1 May 2012 10:45 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/tighten-gp-practice-rules-to-counter-health-tourism-group-urges/5044326.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/tighten-gp-practice-rules-to-counter-health-tourism-group-urges/5044326.article GPs have too much freedom to register ill foreigners who may not be entitled to expensive British healthcare, campaigners have said. Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:59 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/embrace-dilnot-funding-plans-party-leaders-urged/5044277.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/embrace-dilnot-funding-plans-party-leaders-urged/5044277.article The Local Government Authority has launched a bid to forge a cross-party consensus around implementing the findings of the Dilnot Commission into funding social care. Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:19 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/from-healthcare-to-self-care-services-that-help-patients-look-after-themselves/5043465.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/from-healthcare-to-self-care-services-that-help-patients-look-after-themselves/5043465.article Dee Kyne explains how investing in a service redesign secured savings for one practice and health improvements for its patients. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/how-gp-practices-can-help-patients-help-themselves/5043467.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/resource-centre/best-practice/care-pathway-resources/how-gp-practices-can-help-patients-help-themselves/5043467.article Dee Kyne takes us through the learning one GP practice uncovered in designing services that would free up clinicians’ time and help patients become better at self care. Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/opinion/feedback/readers-letters-26-april-2012/5044210.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/opinion/feedback/readers-letters-26-april-2012/5044210.article Why health and wellbeing boards will integrate the system Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/labour-proposes-free-social-care-for-terminally-ill/5044142.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/labour-proposes-free-social-care-for-terminally-ill/5044142.article Labour has proposed providing free social care to patients with a terminal illness and ending means testing, the party announced yesterday. Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:15 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/latest-waiting-times-embarrassing-for-government-labour/5044024.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/primary-care/latest-waiting-times-embarrassing-for-government-labour/5044024.article The government’s own monthly waiting times statistics showed patients are “paying the price” for the coalition’s NHS shake-up, Labour has claimed. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:58 GMT