All Health Service Journal articles in 14 October 2015
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NewsStafford Hospital death review criticises 'closed NHS culture'
Independent review finds family’s fears over cause of death were correct Report criticises “closed culture” in the NHS that prevents complaints being heard CCG says it will act for family to secure a second inquest An independent investigation into the death of a three-year-old boy at Stafford Hospital ...
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NewsMonitor director: Using existing tech better could save trusts money
Trusts could save money by making better use of their existing technology, according to Monitor’s first executive director of provider sustainability.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Mental health procurement could have 'catastrophic' consequences
COMMERCIAL: A controversial procurement of mental health services for young people could have ‘catastrophic’ consequences for related services and the people who rely on them, according to an independent impact assessment.
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HSJ LocalLondon trust hires ex-RCP boss as interim chief
Former Royal College of Physicians chief executive Patricia Wright is to take over as interim chief executive of Hounslow and Richmond Community Trust.
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NewsAnalysed: The biggest NHS providers of specialised services
University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust saw the largest increase in its specialised services income last year, new information obtained by HSJ reveals.
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HSJ LocalTrust investigation rejects claims of 'over-treatment'
QUALITY: An internal investigation has rejected claims that some patients at a North West trust are being ‘over-treated’.
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HSJ Local'Inaccurate' email sparks row over Manchester hospital reconfiguration
STRUCTURE: Doctors have been accused of distributing ‘inaccurate’ information as part of their campaign to retain emergency and high risk general surgery at a major teaching hospital in Manchester.
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NewsExclusive: NICE safe staffing U-turn followed meeting with Hunt's office
A decision by NICE to reverse its plans to publish work on safe nurse staffing levels came immediately after an email exchange between its chief executive and Jeremy Hunt’s office, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalNorth East bosses seek to move patients back to York following hospital closure
Mental health services in York have transferred to a new provider as planned, after the sudden closure of a psychiatric hospital threatened to delay the process.
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CommentThe biggest barrier to stopping HIV transmission is access to drugs
For those at greatest risk
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NewsHSJ launches NHS workforce investigation
HSJ has launched an investigation into the causes and consequences of the NHS’s growing reliance on temporary clinical and medical staff.
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HSJ LocalTreasury approves £327k payout for mental health trust employee
WORKFORCE: A mental health trust made a special severance payment of £327,000 to one person last financial year, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsFormer health secretary appointed NHS Confederation chair
Stephen Dorrell has been appointed chair of the NHS Confederation, it has been announced.
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NewsExecutive Summary: Simon says 'stop mucking about'
HSJ’s roundup of a busy day for health policy
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NewsDH reveals pay cap for agency staff
The hourly rate the NHS can pay agency staff will be capped at 55 per cent above the pay levels of permanent staff, under plans announced by the Department of Health.