NHSE also finally published guidance on its “model emergency department”, which will see under-performing trusts required to open new treatment areas. But, as ever, big questions remain about funding. 

And we get under the skin of a recent HSJ analysis that showed the health service has been haemorrhaging non-clinical staff. 

With Annabelle Collins, Matt Discombe and Nick Kituno.

Send thoughts and ideas to annabelle.collins@hsj.co.uk

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