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-rotherham-nhs-foundation-trust/analysed-rotherhams-it-system-and-performance-struggle/5058521.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/the-rotherham-nhs-foundation-trust/analysed-rotherhams-it-system-and-performance-struggle/5058521.article How the troubled implementation of a new IT system exacerbated financial woes at Rotherham and what lies ahead for the trust Tue, 14 May 2013 11:21 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-oxfordshires-outcomes-based-commissioning/5058296.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-oxfordshires-outcomes-based-commissioning/5058296.article Will Oxfordshire’s new approach transform services? david.williams@emap.com (David Williams) Tue, 7 May 2013 09:10 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/-analysed-changes-and-challenges-for-leicesters-health-economy/5057738.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/-analysed-changes-and-challenges-for-leicesters-health-economy/5057738.article The changing face of Leicester’s health economy shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:11 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-mental-health-providers-for-the-south-east-coast/5057295.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-mental-health-providers-for-the-south-east-coast/5057295.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing investigates the changing picture of mental health services across the South East Coast region steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:19 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-bournemouth-and-poole-merger/5057091.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-bournemouth-and-poole-merger/5057091.article HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine the proposed merger between Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals and Poole Hospital foundation trusts Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Mon, 8 Apr 2013 12:41 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-state-of-the-ft-pipeline/5056557.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-state-of-the-ft-pipeline/5056557.article HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine the state of the foundation trust pipeline in the wake of the Francis inquiry. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:24 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-rising-temporary-nursing-costs/5056194.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-rising-temporary-nursing-costs/5056194.article HSJ Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine this year’s rise in temporary nursing costs at a time when agency spending seemed to be under control. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:26 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/wye-valley-nhs-trust/analysed-the-way-ahead-for-wye-valley-trust/5055930.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/acute-trusts/wye-valley-nhs-trust/analysed-the-way-ahead-for-wye-valley-trust/5055930.article HSJ Local Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine the potential plans for Wye Valley Trust after it admitted it will not be able to achieve foundation trust status. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 11 Mar 2013 10:21 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-qipp-in-birmingham-and-solihull/5055522.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-qipp-in-birmingham-and-solihull/5055522.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing examines the success of the Birmingham and Solihull cluster’s 2012-13 efficiency plans, and how the health economy plans to save money in 2013-14. david.williams@emap.com (David Williams) Mon, 4 Mar 2013 10:35 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-continuing-care-claims-deluge/5055402.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-continuing-care-claims-deluge/5055402.article PCTs face a £600m bill for backdated claims for care funding, and this is causing anxiety for clinical commissioning groups too crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:36 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-one-year-of-circle-at-hinchingbrooke/5055018.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-one-year-of-circle-at-hinchingbrooke/5055018.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at the performance of Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust a year on from Circle taking on running the hospital james.illman@emap.com (James Illman) Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:39 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/analysed-sheffields-right-first-time-reforms-of-urgent-care/5054721.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/analysed-sheffields-right-first-time-reforms-of-urgent-care/5054721.article This weeks HSJ Local Briefing examines the work by NHS organisations and the city council in Sheffield on a programme to reform services, particularly use of urgent care for older people and those with long-term conditions dave.west@emap.com (Dave West) Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:31 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-primary-care-rebate-schemes/5054396.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-primary-care-rebate-schemes/5054396.article This week’s HSJ Briefing looks at primary care rebate schemes which, it is hoped, will lead to savings on drugs bills Mon, 4 Feb 2013 12:28 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-fate-of-lewisham-hospital/5054234.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-fate-of-lewisham-hospital/5054234.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at the south east London health economy, which is the first to be subject to the failure regime. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Tue, 29 Jan 2013 10:30 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-ccgs-draw-up-commissioning-support-deals/5053798.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-ccgs-draw-up-commissioning-support-deals/5053798.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at the progress made by clinical commissioning groups to enter into service level agreements with commissioning support units, and what the implications could be for the new market in these services david.williams@emap.com (David Williams) Tue, 22 Jan 2013 10:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-renegotiation-and-future-of-junior-doctors-contracts/5053612.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-renegotiation-and-future-of-junior-doctors-contracts/5053612.article This week’s HSJ Local briefing looks at the potential impact of the renegotiation of junior doctors’ contracts on employers and doctors, with initial talks possibly beginning as early as February or March shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:46 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-integration-of-health-and-social-care-in-kent/5053253.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-integration-of-health-and-social-care-in-kent/5053253.article This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at the Kent and Medway health economy, which is in the process of integrating its community health and social care services. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 8 Jan 2013 11:07 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-case-for-changing-primary-care-in-greater-manchester/5052749.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-case-for-changing-primary-care-in-greater-manchester/5052749.article Clinicians and commissioners are considering a controversial model for reform of Greater Manchester’s primary care crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Tue, 11 Dec 2012 10:30 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-ambulance-service-performance/5052525.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-ambulance-service-performance/5052525.article We look at moves to improve the ambulance service’s performance amid relentless rising demand, though no extra money is available Tue, 4 Dec 2012 11:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-rollout-of-nhs-111/5052244.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-rollout-of-nhs-111/5052244.article HSJ Local Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing the NHS or major health economies. This week we examine the rollout of NHS 111, the non-emergency telephone number. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Tue, 27 Nov 2012 09:44 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-london-ft-pipeline-and-its-hotspots/5051933.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-the-london-ft-pipeline-and-its-hotspots/5051933.article HSJ Local Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing the NHS or major health economies. This week we examine the foundation trust pipeline before the capital’s strategic health authority disappears next year ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Tue, 20 Nov 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/analysed-the-friends-and-family-test/5051727.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/news/analysed-the-friends-and-family-test/5051727.article HSJ Local Briefing is our in-depth analysis of key issues facing the NHS or major health economies. This week we examine the friends and family test being piloted by NHS Midlands and East. james.illman@emap.com (James Illman) Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-future-of-acute-services-in-the-south-east-midlands/5051409.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-future-of-acute-services-in-the-south-east-midlands/5051409.article This week we examine the reconfiguration of hospital services across the south east Midlands to ensure services remain viable as demand rises shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Mon, 5 Nov 2012 12:09 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/hsj-briefing-general-practice-service-and-policy-summary/5051143.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/hsj-briefing-general-practice-service-and-policy-summary/5051143.article Ie look at the growing pressure for general practice to meet rising NHS demand. Policy direction focuses on local commissioning board teams and CCGs working on a slow but steady path of improvement dave.west@emap.com (Dave West) Thu, 1 Nov 2012 09:41 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/hsj-briefing-general-practice-services-and-policy/5051162.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/hsj-briefing-general-practice-services-and-policy/5051162.article The growing pressure for general practice to meet rising NHS demand rests on a slow but steady path of improvement dave.west@emap.com (Dave West) Tue, 30 Oct 2012 00:05 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-performance-failings-in-cambridge/5050844.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-performance-failings-in-cambridge/5050844.article Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust has a reputation for excellence, but has recently found itself in some difficulty Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:02 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-sustainability-of-acute-services-in-coventry-and-warwickshire/5050449.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-sustainability-of-acute-services-in-coventry-and-warwickshire/5050449.article The Coventry and Warwickshire health economy is seeking a sustainable future for local trusts and clinical specialties Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:30 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-new-model-of-hospital-care-in-cornwall/5050243.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-new-model-of-hospital-care-in-cornwall/5050243.article A pilot urgent care model for Cornwall has fired the enthusiasm of providers while raising questions including start-up funding Tue, 9 Oct 2012 09:18 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-future-of-south-london-healthcare-trust/5049925.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-the-future-of-south-london-healthcare-trust/5049925.article What happens next for South London Healthcare Trust - the first to be placed in the failure regime? Mon, 1 Oct 2012 10:32 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-acute-hospital-services-in-worcestershire-under-review/5049695.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-acute-hospital-services-in-worcestershire-under-review/5049695.article We look at plans to reconfigure acute services in Worcestershire, where the health economy faces a £200m financial gap. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:20 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-north-wests-vascular-controversy-spreads-to-lancashire-and-cumbria/5049536.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-north-wests-vascular-controversy-spreads-to-lancashire-and-cumbria/5049536.article Discontent over the Cheshire and Merseyside vascular reconfiguration has spread across the North West crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:22 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/commissioning/analysed-the-reorganisation-of-commissioning-in-the-north-east/5049247.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/home/commissioning/analysed-the-reorganisation-of-commissioning-in-the-north-east/5049247.article The NHS in the North East has healthy finances but an unhealthy population. This briefing looks at how its new structure could overcome these problems. dave.west@emap.com (Dave West) Tue, 11 Sep 2012 12:39 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-accident-and-emergency-performance-in-surrey/5048971.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-accident-and-emergency-performance-in-surrey/5048971.article This briefing looks at how the economy will improve Surrey’s A&E performance steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Wed, 5 Sep 2012 12:24 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-delayed-transfers-of-care-in-oxfordshire/5048445.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-delayed-transfers-of-care-in-oxfordshire/5048445.article This HSJ Local Briefing looks at how the health and social care economy in Oxfordshire can control its rate of delayed transfers of care. Tue, 21 Aug 2012 12:13 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-financial-crisis-at-peterborough-and-stamford/5047911.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-financial-crisis-at-peterborough-and-stamford/5047911.article This briefing looks at how to address the anticipated financial deficit of Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust. Tue, 7 Aug 2012 11:33 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-ae-performance-in-bristol/5047714.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-ae-performance-in-bristol/5047714.article This HSJ Local Briefing looks at how to reverse a decline in performance at Bristol’s A&E departments. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Tue, 31 Jul 2012 11:33 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/london/analysed-the-future-of-barnet-and-chase-farm-hospitals-trust/5047391.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/london/analysed-the-future-of-barnet-and-chase-farm-hospitals-trust/5047391.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine the options for Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals Trust as it seeks a merger partner. ben.clover@emap.com (Ben Clover) Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/midlands-and-east/analysed-review-aims-to-improve-stroke-services-in-the-midlands-and-east/5047149.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/midlands-and-east/analysed-review-aims-to-improve-stroke-services-in-the-midlands-and-east/5047149.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine plans to review stroke services across the Midlands region to try and improve the standard of care and save more lives. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 17 Jul 2012 13:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/cheshire-and-merseyside/analysed-reconfiguration-planned-for-merseyside-vascular-services/5046895.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/cheshire-and-merseyside/analysed-reconfiguration-planned-for-merseyside-vascular-services/5046895.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at proposals to reconfigure vascular services in Cheshire, Warrington and the Wirral. crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:42 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/warrington-pct/controversial-vascular-services-restructure-gets-green-light/5046931.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/pcts/warrington-pct/controversial-vascular-services-restructure-gets-green-light/5046931.article Primary care trust cluster NHS Cheshire, Warrington and Wirral has approved a controversial plan for the reconfiguration of vascular services across Cheshire and Merseyside. crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:00 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-acute-demand-outpacing-supply-on-the-south-coast/5046585.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-acute-demand-outpacing-supply-on-the-south-coast/5046585.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week’s HSJ Local Briefing looks at the Southampton and Portsmouth health economy, which has struggled to control rising demand for acute services. david.williams@emap.com (David Williams) Tue, 3 Jul 2012 15:11 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-financial-problems-in-north-yorkshire-and-york/5046356.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-financial-problems-in-north-yorkshire-and-york/5046356.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we look at what the enormous black hole in North Yorkshire and York’s finances will mean for the region’s services and commissioners. dave.west@emap.com (Dave West) Tue, 26 Jun 2012 12:43 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-new-shape-for-acute-services-in-north-kent/5045964.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-new-shape-for-acute-services-in-north-kent/5045964.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine how acute providers in north Kent are being reshaped to ensure long term viability for acute services in the region. steve.ford@emap.com (Steve Ford) Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:32 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/staffordshire/analysed-dealing-with-the-legacy-of-mid-staffs/5045632.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/staffordshire/analysed-dealing-with-the-legacy-of-mid-staffs/5045632.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we examine the problems facing Staffordshire as it deals with the legacy of Mid Staffs, reconfiguration and financial drought. shaun.lintern@emap.com (Shaun Lintern) Tue, 12 Jun 2012 12:08 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-faltering-foundation-trust-ambitions-in-devon/5045345.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/analysed-faltering-foundation-trust-ambitions-in-devon/5045345.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of the key issues facing the NHS’s major health economies. This week: how the transforming community services programme is affecting Devon organisations’ foundation trust ambitions. Sarah.calkin@emap.com (Sarah Calkin) Tue, 29 May 2012 12:45 GMT http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-healthcare-crisis-facing-cumbria/5045051.article?referrer=RSS http://www.hsj.co.uk/hsj-local/local-briefing/analysed-a-healthcare-crisis-facing-cumbria/5045051.article HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of the key issues facing the NHS’s major health economies. This week, HSJ looks at the healthcare crisis in Cumbria. crispin.dowler@emap.com (Crispin Dowler) Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00 GMT