All Health Service Journal articles in April 2025 – Page 5
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: What makes a neighbourhood?
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.
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Daily InsightHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Provider deficits, pay conflict and funding shake-up
Your essential update on health for the week.
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NewsICBs to impose ‘minimum waiting times’ for services
NHS England has proposed introducing “minimum waiting times” for certain elective specialties as system leaders grapple with how to balance clinical needs and a real terms funding cut for local services.
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NewsRevealed: ICBs divided on ‘neighbourhood teams’
HSJ analysis reveals a major split across England on the right size and shape for neighbourhood teams, which are a key part of government’s reform ambitions.
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CommentICB patient engagement expertise must not be lost
Sharon Brennan stresses the importance of NHS reforms refocusing on patient experience and calls for a return to community-centred care, patient involvement, and a national metric for patient experience
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CommentWait list falls for sixth consecutive month but too slowly
This run of good news is probably coming to an end
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NewsTarget date for NHSE abolition revealed
National leaders are targeting October 2026 for the abolition of NHS England and consolidation of its functions into the Department of Health and Social Care, HSJ understands.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Same old recycled plans
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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PodcastHSJ Podcast: What to do about the NHS’s capital drought
HSJ revealed last week at least £150m has been wasted planning for “new hospitals” that might never materialise.
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CommentNHS leaders need to prioritise social value
Through collaboration, innovation, and bold leadership, the NHS London Anchor programme tackles health inequalities, strengthens communities, and drives sustainable economic growth across the capital, writes Lizzie Smith
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HSJ LocalICB told to re-run tender after rule breaches
An integrated care board has been told to re-run part of a contract award after breaching procurement rules while choosing a new provider to manage earwax removal services.
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NewsNHSE chiefs think A&E recovery plan ‘lacks ambition’
NHS England’s new leadership has criticised near-completed drafts of the long-awaited national recovery plan for urgent and emergency care, with senior figures concerned it “lacks ambition”, HSJ has learned.
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NewsICB seeks first GP and dentist integration
An integrated care board in the East of England is working to integrate general practice and dental care records, and exploring shared sites for the two primary care services.
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NewsRevealed: The systems set to gain and lose hundreds of millions
Nine integrated care systems are set to lose hundreds of millions in NHS funding relative to others in coming years – while eight stand to make big gains – under new NHS England funding policy.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: £256k due to director ‘playing race card’
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingRecovery Watch: Out of the frying pan and under the microscope
Elective recovery and returning the NHS to meeting the 18-week standard by 2029 is the government’s main performance priority. The Recovery Watch newsletter tracks prospects and progress against this goal. This week by bureau chief James Illman.
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CommentSexual harassment of ambulance staff is on the rise
Oliver Potter reflects on the emerging trends and variations in the experiences of different staff groups, as well as how NHS organisations can use the results to sustain their focus on improvement
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NewsNHSE urged not to scrap training scheme
Local leaders have urged NHS England to rethink its plans to scrap a training programme for procurement staff launched less than six months ago, HSJ has learned.
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NewsTrust must pay £256k to director accused of ‘playing race card’
A trust found to have racially discriminated against its research director must pay him more than £256,000, a judge has ruled.
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NewsHigh-profile trust to merge with neighbour
A specialist mental health trust whose services have been under intense scrutiny in recent years is merging with a neighbouring provider.