All Health Service Journal articles in 28 June 2012 – Page 2
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NewsAcademic health science network plans given 20 July deadline
The Department of Health has asked for expressions of interest to form academic health science networks by 20 July.
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NewsMutuals should be 'mainstream' service option
Report calls for raft of government measures to encourage mutuals
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North Cumbria anticipates £10m income reduction for 2012-13
FINANCE: The trust anticipates a reduction in its income of around £10m in 2012-13, its newly published financial plan for the year shows.
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Avon and Wiltshire chief steps down
WORKFORCE: Laura McMurtrie, chief executive of the troubled Avon and Wiltshire Partnership Trust, has announced she is to step down following a period of ill health.
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NewsFailure regime looms as trust faces bankruptcy
Health secretary Andrew Lansley has this evening begun the process of placing an NHS trust in administration for the first time, which would effectively declare it bankrupt.
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NewsPorter: doctors need to be 'cautious' about strikes
Doctors should not feel tied to further strike action if the government does not compromise on plans to remove their pensions, according to the medic expected to become the British Medical Association’s new leader.
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HSJ LocalAnalysed: financial problems in North Yorkshire and York
HSJ Local Briefing is our new in-depth analysis of key issues facing some of the major NHS health economies. This week we look at what the enormous black hole in North Yorkshire and York’s finances will mean for the region’s services and commissioners.
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Former social worker picked to chair Blackburn CCG
WORKFORCE: A former social worker has been named as the preferred candidate to chair the Blackburn with Darwen CCG, with special responsibility for public and patient involvement.
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NewsPFI does not explain variations in financial performance, research finds
The presence of expensive private finance initiative hospitals is not statistically linked to persistent financial problems in health economies, preliminary findings of new research suggest.
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NewsExclusive: private franchise tops first 'friends and family' chart
Hinchingbrooke Health Care Trust has been rated joint top in the inaugural results of “friends and family” patient satisfaction test, recently endorsed by the prime minister.
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LeaderSouth London’s ‘failure’ leaves the big questions unanswered
Govt has sent a warning shot to struggling trusts.
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NewsNICE: trusts must offer DVT tests within 24 hours
Hospitals have been set “challenging” new clinical targets to provide a “seven-days-a-week” service for patients presenting with a suspected venous thromboembolism.
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HSJ Local
Surrey and Borders compliant with CQC standards
PERFORMANCE: A national report has this week declared three of services run by Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to be compliant with the Care Quality Commission’s essential standards of quality and safety.
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HSJ Local
Plan for social workers to join GP surgeries
STRUCTURE: Social workers could join GP surgeries under plans being developed by Surrey County Council.
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Lancashire Teaching Hospital £179,000 in the red in May
FINANCE: Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was £179,000 in deficit at the end of May, and behind on its financial plan for 2012-13 by nearly £1m, latest board papers show.
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South London ordered to re-submit 2012-13 plan that forecast a £65m-plus deficit
FINANCE: South London Healthcare Trust submitted an initial financial plan for 2012-13 that would have seen it more than £65m in the red.
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HSJ LocalSherwood Forest plans to cut 230 staff to save £10.5m
WORKFORCE: Sherwood Forest Hospitals Foundation Trust has revealed plans to axe 235 jobs in a bid to save £10.5m.
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Mid Staffs looks to reward outstanding staff
WORKFORCE: Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust has launched an awards scheme to recognise best practice by staff at both Stafford and Cannock Hospitals.
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A&E patients quizzed in Lincolnshire
PERFORMANCE: Accident and emergency patients at United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust are being asked their opinions about the care the receive.