Virtual ward patient died due to failure to transfer him to hospital
The death of a man being cared for on a virtual ward was the result of a “catalogue of failings” by two trusts, a coroner has ruled.
HSJ Podcast: The cash crisis coming to a head
On this episode, we discuss an HSJ investigation revealing that an increasing number of trusts are facing cash shortages, leading to late payments to suppliers. We explore why this is a symptom of a wider problem and what it tells us about the financial pressures providers are under this year.
The Integrator: The erosion of the Model ICB
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week, by correspondent Mimi Launder.
