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CommentNo sane manager wants to use this calamitous document
The MHPS is a bloated mixture of inconsistent policy verbiage and labyrinthine procedure – here’s what we can do to replace it, says Alastair Currie
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: The NHS's Daily Mail moment
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.
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CommentJe ne regrette rien – well, not a great deal anyway...
After a 40-year association with HSJ, some final thoughts on health, history and my place in the ‘grey tsunami’
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HSJ LocalTeaching trust puts major restrictions on operations for second time in six weeks
Teaching trust forced to restrict operations for second time in six weeks University Hospitals Leicester puts seven day restriction on elective work The move follows a 12 day restriction covering February half-term One of the NHS’s largest trusts has been forced to restrict elective activity for the second ...
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HSJ LocalTrust and CCGs locked in costly contract dispute
Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust and CCGs unable to resolve contract dispute All parties have had meetings with NHS England and NHS Improvement chief executives South Cheshire and Vale Royal CCGs has employed a well known QC to fight its case, which could cost trust £9m A foundation trust ...
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News'A&E special measures' proposal rejected
‘A&E special measures’ plans set out by system leaders this month will not go ahead, Jim Mackey says The regime was trailed in a letter sent to London trusts from NHS England and NHS Improvement directors It prompted concerns from senior managers that the move would not help address ...
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Circle signs trust's wish list to mitigate impact of new contract
Circle signs agreement to reduce financial impact on trust which lost contract Includes termination clause if planned MSK activity levels at Lewisham and Greenwich Trust fall Trust will deliver care from five community hubs Circle Health has agreed to a set of actions designed to reduce the financial ...
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NewsNHS England warns of heart surgery infection risk
NHS England says patients will be warned they could be at low risk Twenty-eight known cases of mycobacterium chimaera infection including 15 people who have died Infection risk identified in other countries linked to heater/cooler devices NHS England is writing to thousands of patients who have had open ...
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NewsExclusive: Regulators to introduce 'A&E special measures' regime
Trusts performing poorly against four hour target face new tough regulatory measures Trusts could be put in new “A&E special measures” if they do not improve by June Worst performing trusts face new weekly performance meetings with regulators Trusts performing poorly against the four hour target could be ...
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CommentBonfire of financial penalties reaches cancer and RTT standards
Financial penalties are being lifted from high-profile standards including cancer and elective waiting times, so far without attracting much attention. How is this happening? And will it work, asks Rob Findlay
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HSJ LocalHunt to have final say over flagship hospital reforms
Health secretary will have final say over maternity reconfiguration proposed by success regime Cumbria CCG agreed changes to acute and community services last week County council has now referred the CCG’s decision over maternity services to Jeremy Hunt Jeremy Hunt will have the final say over whether service ...
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HSJ LocalCCG decides minor injury units to be closed and replaced
CCG governing body decides to close three minor injuries units and replace three others with urgent care centres East Riding of Yorkshire CCG also approved plans to create an integrated community and intensive rehabilitation centre The CCG will commission 15 “time to think” beds for the region, but close ...
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HSJ LocalTeaching trust agrees six figure settlement over child’s death
University Hospitals Bristol FT settles case for £100,000 Deal was originally offered almost two years ago PHSO report heavily criticised the standard of care for Luke Jenkins A hospital trust guilty of major service failure related to the death of a seven-year-old boy has agreed to settle a ...
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: The unproven case for extended GP access
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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HSJ KnowledgeRoundtable: why culture is the big career killer for women
HSJ’s panel identified ‘micro inequalities’ and the return of macho culture as key factors stifling greater gender equality in healthcare leadership
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NewsPatient Safety Awards 2017 shortlist revealed
HSJ has announced those organisations and projects in the running for its prestigious annual Patient Safety Awards, which this year feature 10 new categories.
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NewsNHS Improvement sets out trust level breakdown for unblocking beds
System leaders set out plans to free up 2,000-3,000 beds using social care cash boost NHS Improvement calculated an “estimate of the number of beds by provider that could be freed up” Funding boost may “not have the intended impact” if trusts do not work with councils See every ...
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HSJ LocalNew drive to make sure trust staff sleep on night shifts
All 15,000 staff at Guys and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust encouraged to take their breaks Campaign based on research evidence link to patient harm from fatigue Staff can benefit from a 20 minute nap at night and reduce clinical errors All 15,000 staff at one of the country’s ...
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HSJ LocalOriginal special measures trust exits regime
Medway FT now rated requires improvement, and good for being caring, effective and well led CQC praises “strong leadership and clear communication” Improvements need to be made in urgent and emergency services, surgery and critical care A hospital which was previously ranked as one of the worst in ...
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Expert BriefingThe Commissioner: Next steps for STPs, part 2 – Greater Manchester and beyond
What NHS England isn’t telling you, and more indispensable weekly insight for commissioners, by Dave West.