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Issues briefings

In-depth analysis of each of England's health economies. See the articles below for the latest report on the significant challenges and impending events on current issues.

Injecting a rubber hand for doctors' training

Analysed: The renegotiation and future of junior doctors' contracts

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

Ambulance

Analysed: Ambulance service performance

We look at moves to improve the ambulance service’s performance amid relentless rising demand, though no extra money is available

Call centre

ANALYSED: The rollout of NHS 111

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.

Family in hospital

Analysed: the friends and family test

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.

HSJ Briefing: General practice service and policy - summary

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

HSJ Briefing: general practice services and policy

The growing pressure for general practice to meet rising NHS demand rests on a slow but steady path of improvement

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