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NewsNHS planning for second covid peak more than double the size
Health services in at least one of the NHS’s seven regions are preparing to cope with a second peak of coronavirus demand more than twice the size as the first.
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NewsGroundbreaking digital service launch falls foul of coronavirus pandemic
The launch of an enhanced service across two counties has been delayed because of the coronavirus crisis.
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NewsNHS England lifts restrictions on CCGs facing £71m deficit
Two clinical commissioning groups whose predicted overspend has increased to £71m this year — nearly £25m more than planned — have had legal restrictions removed by NHS England.
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NewsScans of 1,800 patients reviewed after private contract suspended
Ultrasound scans for around 1,800 patients have had to be reviewed over concerns about the “quality and safety” of work carried out by two sonographers employed by an independent provider.
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NewsSTP’s seven CCGs to become three
The seven clinical commissioning groups in a sustainability and transformation partnership are to merge into three, despite initial reluctance from some local GPs.
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NewsSurgery dwindles at major trauma centre as patients opt for private care
Commissioners have intervened after a drop in hip and knee surgery patients at a major NHS trauma centre sparked concerns about its ability to train junior doctors.
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NewsRevealed: The new CCG ratings
Sixty-three clinical commissioning groups have seen their overall performance ratings change over the past year, according to NHS England’s latest assessment framework.
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NewsCCG lifted out of legal directions after two years
A clinical commissioning group has been lifted out of legal directions after more than two years.
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NewsSeven CCGs to merge into three under new proposals
Sussex’s seven clinical commissioning groups could merge into three, while a nearby CCG could potentially leave the area’s sustainability and transformation partnership.
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NewsRevealed: Collapsed private provider to the NHS owes £11m
A patient transport company which collapsed after it withdrew from a key NHS contract owes more than £11m, including to the NHS, statements filed with Companies House have revealed.
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NewsSenior responsible officer appointed at 'improving' STP
A sustainability and transformation partnership which has faced a turbulent few years has appointed new leadership.
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NewsCCG warned over conflicts of interest and collapsed roof
A governance review into a troubled clinical commissioning group has highlighted concerns over potential conflicts of interest, a disconnect with local GPs, and estate so poor that a roof caved in.
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NewsSingle leader chosen for eight CCGs
The eight clinical commissioning groups in Sussex and East Surrey have appointed a permanent single accountable officer.
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NewsCommissioners give struggling ambulance service £10m extra
Commissioners are to pump an extra £10m into ambulance services in the south east this financial year so national standards for responding to emergency calls can be met from the middle of 2019.
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NewsRegulators tell county to look again at centralising stroke services
Stroke services in West Sussex could be reorganised – two years after plans were halted because of fears they would impact on other hospitals outside the county.
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NewsChief officer of struggling CCGs steps down
The chief officer of two clinical commissioning groups is leaving her job, after they were put under directions by NHS England.
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High paid interims at overspending organisations revealed
Some of the most cash strapped clinical commissioning groups in the country have paid out hundreds of thousands of pounds for interim executives – despite a promised NHS England crackdown on their use, an HSJ investigation has revealed.
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NewsReferral restriction plan 'puts patients at risk of opiate addiction'
Patients could be at risk of opiate addiction while waiting for surgery under policies being considered by seven clinical commissioning groups, the British Orthopaedic Association has warned.
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HSJ LocalTrusts appoint new joint chair
The chair of Surrey and Sussex Healthcare Trust has been “prised away” from his role to lead two south coast trusts.
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HSJ LocalCoastal trust out of financial special measures
A large teaching hospital has come out of financial special measures despite ending the last financial year with a £56m deficit.