All articles by Allison Coggan – Page 2
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HSJ LocalCare assistant charged with defrauding Southern Health
A care assistant is to appear in court tomorrow charged with defrauding Southern Health Foundation Trust of more than £250,000.
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NewsSTP to consider ACS plans after regulators intervene
Leaders in Leicestershire will decide this month how to establish a new accountable care system after receiving a “clear message” in favour of the proposal from regulators.
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NewsFormer London trust chief executive to lead troubled STP
The chief executive of a London acute trust has agreed to head a troubled sustainability and transformation partnership.
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HSJ LocalNHS Improvement appoints 'buddy' for special measures trust
A provider in both financial and quality special measures has been given a “buddy” trust by NHS Improvement to improve its position.
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HSJ LocalFormer Southern Health director takes up new executive role
A former regional adviser for the Care Quality Commission has been appointed executive medical director at a community and mental health trust.
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NewsExclusive: Trusts face cash flow crisis as CCGs stop advance payments
Trusts are facing increasing cash flow pressures after NHS England instructed local commissioners to stop making advance payments on block contracts, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalNew hospital put on hold by financially struggling CCG
A clinical commissioning group that slipped from outstanding to requires improvement last month has put plans for a new £16m mental health hospital on hold.
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NewsLondon trust chief approached to lead troubled northern STP
A chief executive due to retire from a London acute trust next month has been asked to lead a troubled sustainability and transformation partnership.
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News'Dysfunctional' NHS England project damages UK reputation, say health tech firms
An organisation representing health technology firms has claimed a “dysfunctional” NHS England project is denying patients access to “life changing” treatment.
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HSJ LocalHunt decision delay 'affecting patient safety' after wards close
Commissioners say a delay in a decision by the health secretary is affecting patient safety after admissions were halted at a community hospital.
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HSJ LocalNHS England to take 'light touch' approach to CCG collaboration
Three clinical commissioning groups could create a joint committee after one ruled out a merger and sharing a single accountable officer.
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NewsMultibillion NHS land sales plan to be approved next month
Major property deals between the NHS and private firms to unlock capital funds worth £5.7bn “at speed” could be signed off within weeks after being hit by delays.
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NewsRevealed: Major expansion of 'model hospital' to STPs and CCGs
The “model hospital” system for measuring trusts’ productivity and efficiency is to be expanded over the next two years to CCGs, STPs and ACOs, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsNHS England rebuff GIRFT surgery recommendations
NHS England has rebuffed an attempt by efficiency leaders to ensure commissioners follow national guidance over the provision of bariatric surgery.
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News'Political' NHS targets may damage care quality, warns national report
A senior clinician leading a national drive against unwarranted variation in the NHS says cancer targets and surgeon mortality rates are “politically derived measures” that may reduce care quality.
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NewsLeading surgeons call for review of clinical autonomy
The clinical autonomy enjoyed by NHS surgeons should be reviewed and clinicians monitored more closely to ensure consistent care, a national report recommends.
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HSJ LocalCCG chief officer quits as STP lead
The chief officer of a CCG rated outstanding is stepping down as lead of a STP with the lowest rating.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Special measures trust appoints ex-UCLH boss as new chief
A trust in special measures has appointed a former University College London Hospitals boss and private sector consultant as its new chief executive.
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NewsExclusive: NHS England delay 'denies patients access to life saving treatment'
Patients are being denied access to heart treatments that could prevent strokes or save lives after an NHS England project was delayed, a charity has told HSJ.
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NewsHR directors warn new union rules are 'complete distraction'
Trusts are wasting valuable time dealing with new legislation governing staff’s trade union subscriptions, HR directors have told HSJ.