All Health Service Journal articles in 14 December 2016 – Page 4
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Comment
Devolution and metro mayors can redraw the mental health landscape
London’s mayor will bring multiple benefits to the capital if he heeds the recommendations of the recent mental health taskforce
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HSJ Local
CCG manager convicted of £153,600 fraud
A senior clinical commissioning group manager and a leading GP on its board defrauded the NHS of £153,600 set aside to treat patients over winter into the bank account of a company they controlled.
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News
Millions diverted to social care from new homes bonus scheme
Communities secretary Sajid Javid has confirmed councils will be able to raise the social care precept by 3 per cent in each of the next two years and that £240m is to be diverted from a housing scheme to fund social care services.
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News
Analysis: South East to benefit most from social care precept rise
The government’s decision to allow a 3 per cent rise in council tax precept next year to deal with social care pressures offers councils an average of £1.4m extra, analysis by HSJ’s sister title Local Government Chronicle shows.
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HSJ Local
Emergency department to close as part of £245m savings plan
Staffordshire STP outlines plans to close emergency department Savings of £245m will be made by 2021, including service closures STP aims to reduce A&E admissions by 20 per cent An accident and emergency department will close in Staffordshire along with 100 community hospital beds, according to the Staffordshire ...
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Comment
We must be aware of and fight unconscious bias in healthcare
It comes in many forms and can even affect patient safety, write Narinder Kapur and Peter Jones
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News
CQC seeks change in powers to 'favour' patients
The Care Quality Commission has asked the Department of Health to change its regulations so they “operate in favour” of service users.
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Comment
Public engagement is crucial for development of care
The experience of being public about the work on the Dudley MCP and the importance of sharing know-how in the NHS
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News
CCGs' financial forecast deteriorates by £70m in a month
The forecast overspend by clinical commissioning groups this year has increased by almost £70m in the last month, as local leaders struggle to hit efficiency targets.
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News
Exclusive: Trusts could be refused bailouts to pay suppliers
Dozens of providers have become reliant on “working capital” loans to ensure staff and invoices are paid Email seen by HSJ outlines further controls on these payments NHS trusts will not be guaranteed bailout support even when suppliers have put an account “on stop” The Department of Health ...
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HSJ Knowledge
How to go digital and influence people
Leaders at some of the NHS global digital exemplar trusts tell Claire Read how stability of leadership and consistency of direction have been key factors in their success
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News
Social care precept could rise to 3 per cent
The government is set to allow councils to raise council tax by 6 per cent over the next two years to boost funding for social care, HSJ’s sister title Local Government Chronicle has reported.
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HSJ Local
Revealed: 13 services could be decommissioned at major hospital trust
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has been warned 13 services could be decommissioned CCGs want to redesign the model for another 17 services Commissioners say the changes are to be completed by July One of the largest acute trusts in the country faces 13 services being decommissioned and 17 ...
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HSJ Partners
How's your followership? It's key to delivering in tough times
Leaders need to achieve a fine balance between setting challenging goals and ensuring their staff are on board
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HSJ Local
Capital question hangs over landmark hospital closure
Consultation is under way over the future of patients at England’s last standalone learning disability hospital has begun, but capital funding for proposed changes has yet to be approved.
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HSJ Knowledge
Is the NHS winning the great paper chase?
A paper-free health service is a worthy ambition but achieving it has proved easier said than done – so what might a more realistic plan look like
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HSJ Knowledge
Technology's potential to save money and boost performance in the NHS
Technology can increase capacity and quality at a time of cuts, says Chris Rodwell from Winscribe
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HSJ Local
Revealed: Huge cost of failed trust merger
Merger between Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and Sherwood Forest Hospitals FT cost £10m Trusts paid more than £6m for consultancy advice and £1m for clinical support Both trusts have been reimbursed for the costs after a control total adjustment was made for Sherwood Forest Hospitals Work to prepare ...