David Nicholson to retire by March 2014
Sir David Nicholson will retire by March next year from his post as NHS England chief executive.
Revealed: NHS holds 'risk summits' over A&E concern
Pressures in accident and emergency have been the largest single trigger for “risk summit” meetings which are being called to address quality, safety and performance concerns under the new NHS system, HSJ research reveals.
Exclusive: Mass board resignations at ex-NHS social enterprise
The chair and other non-executive directors of a social enterprise providing NHS community services have resigned en masse following a row over executive pay, HSJ has learned.
North Staffs calls in police to investigate 'malicious campaign'
Police have been asked to investigate a “malicious campaign” against a hospital doctor after letters alleging poor care were sent to three patients and their families.
Exclusive: CCGs defy Hunt by planning to increase competition for out-of-hours GP care
More than one in five clinical commissioning groups are planning to “introduce” competition for out-of-hours primary care in the next year, an exclusive HSJ survey reveals.
Safety not guaranteed at 18 A&E depts amid 'toxic overcrowding'
PERFORMANCE: Patient safety at 18 accident and emergency departments in the West Midlands cannot be guaranteed according to a joint letter signed by leading clinicians from across the region.
Why did Nicholson decide to step down?
The media campaign to unseat Sir David Nicholson from his post as NHS England chief executive played some part in his decision to announce his retirement but was not the main cause, HSJ understands.
Hunt backs chief inspector of GPs plan
Jeremy Hunt has backed plans for a chief inspector of general practice, to be based in the Care Quality Commission.
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Healthcare leaders fear 'unintended consequences' of hasty Francis legislation
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Retirement announcement follows months of scrutiny and criticism
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Who could succeed Sir David as NHS England chief executive?
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Nicholson retirement: What next for NHS England?
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Nursing leaders say they will act in response to Francis
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Labour highlights hospital capacity fall
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Patients able to complain to Monitor about anti-competitive behaviour
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Clinical commissioners say GPs under pressure as A&E row escalates
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Leeds hospitals chief executive leaving post
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Hunt plans £260m to help hospitals go digital
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Uncertainty grows over NHS Direct's future
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Kelsey: Prescriptions and observations IT are clinicians' top priorities
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Mental health trust admits it is unable to win FT status alone
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National clinical advisors question case for new North Tees hospital
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Lamb: 'No parity' in mental health services
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Serco targets Cambridge community services contract
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Minister 'nervous' about criminal sanctions on individuals
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Rise in A&E attendances during 2012 claim
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Cancer patients left hungry, survey shows
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A&E 'could collapse without change'
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Updated: Interactive commissioning system map
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CBI developing 'industry FOI' for private providers
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Minister admits 'very disappointing' 111 start
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Exclusive: Francis presses government on criminal sanctions
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Analysed: Rotherham's IT system and performance struggle
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Lamb invites bids from 'integration pioneers'
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Hospital transfer wait 'too long'
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Troubled Rotherham FT plans £5m 'corporate' savings
HSJ Live 22.05.13: Reaction to Nicholson retirement announcement
Reactions to David Nicholson’s announcement and the rest of today’s news
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Safety not guaranteed at 18 A&E depts amid 'toxic overcrowding'
PERFORMANCE: Patient safety at 18 accident and emergency departments in the West Midlands cannot be guaranteed according to a joint letter signed by leading clinicians from across the region.
Rules waived to cover CCG's £15.2m financial hole
FINANCE: A clinical commissioning group has secured exemption from a series of national financial rules after discovering a £15.2m hole in its finances for 2013-14, it has told HSJ.
