All Health Service Journal articles in 14 June 2012 – Page 6
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CommentThe benefits of centralised emergency services are less than clear
Small hospitals face growing threats, says Nigel Edwards.
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Comment'Reform could lead a transition to a non-hierarchical NHS'
Charles Alessi on implementing the reforms.
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CommentTrusts need to face up to the reality of mergers
Deloitte expert Phil Lobb on merger and acquisition solutions.
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HSJ KnowledgeIdentifying the opportunities for CCGs to make savings and efficiencies
Clinical commissioning groups must unite their GP practices if bureaucracy is to be cut and targets met. Valerie Martin-Long has four ideas to make this happen.
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NewsLansley speech moved to avoid strike clash
Health secretary Andrew Lansley’s speech at the NHS Confederation conference has been moved forward to avoid a clash with the doctors’ strike.
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InformationShaun Lintern
Shaun covers East Midlands, West Midlands and Cheshire. shaun.lintern@emap.com
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NewsNHS 111 roll out delayed
The government has extended the deadline for the roll out of NHS 111 by up to six months following pressure from unions and clinical commissioning groups.
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NewsExclusive: chief executive of the biggest-deficit trust stands down
The chief executive of the trust with the biggest deficit in the NHS has resigned, HSJ has learned, while another troubled trust is losing five of its eight directors.
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SupplementsFacing up to failure: an HSJ roundtable debate
What will, and should, happen to struggling trusts in the next few yeard? Will politicians step in to tackle failure? Should poor providers go under? This passionate HSJ debate looks at one of the toughest questions facing the NHS.
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HSJ Local
Numbers of women being screened falls in Nottingham
PERFORMANCE: The number of women being screened for cervical cancer has fallen in Nottingham with 186,000 at risk sparking an appeal by hospital bosses.
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HSJ Local
Seven day service for Lincolnshire stroke patients
STRUCTURE: Therapy services for stroke patients in Lincolnshire have been extended to work seven days a week.
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HSJ Local
Harrogate FT chief executive tenure extended
WORKFORCE: The contract of the chief executive of Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has been further extended.
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HSJ Local
NHS Gloucestershire likely to seek NHS trust status
STRUCTURE: NHS Gloucestershire’s preferred option for its provider arm is an NHS trust, documents obtained by campaigners under the Freedom of Information Act reveal.
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HSJ Local
Retail outlets to bring in a profit for Bristol trust
COMMERCIAL: University Hospitals Bristol Foundation Trust has been granted planning permission for a “welcome centre” at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
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HSJ Local
Portsmouth trust reports surplus after £13.6m extra cash
Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust finished 2011-12 with a £148,000 surplus, but only after a securing an extra £13.6m from commissioners.
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HSJ Local
Bristol Community Health performs well during first year
PERFORMANCE: Bristol Community Health Services achieved six of seven CQUINs for 2011-12 with partial achievement on CQUIN 4, which related to reductions in acute admission and length of stay for patients with long term conditions and ambulatory care sensitive conditions.
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HSJ Local
Portsmouth trust struggles on emergency
PERFORMANCE: Accident and emergency performance is deteriorating at Portsmouth Hospitals Trust, due to “mismatches” in staffing levels and difficulties implementing discharge and patient flow policies.
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HSJ Local
South Glos social enterprise reduces admissions
PERFORMANCE: The restructuring of South Gloucestershire Community Health Services during 2011-12 helped to prevent 1,189 hospital admissions, a report to the board of NHS South Gloucestershire said.
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NewsKeogh calls on clinicians to help with blood demand
NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh has called on clinicians to prescribe blood transfusions only when necessary in a bid to prevent demand outstripping supply.