All Health Service Journal articles in April 2026 – Page 2
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Expert BriefingMackey: ‘Contentious’ model can drive ‘hockey stick’ recovery
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. By bureau chief James Illman.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: A difficult marriage
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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HSJ InteractiveHow AI can improve productivity and efficiency from board to ward
This HSJ webinar, in association with Multiverse, explored what the NHS needs to do to make the most of the benefits of AI
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NewsNearly half of 999 patients don’t need major A&E treatment
Nearly half of patients who arrive at hospital in ambulances are being discharged without needing major care, according to data obtained by HSJ.
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HSJ LocalTrust accused of ‘legal bullying’ after attempt to sue worker
A trust which took an employee to court for thousands of pounds has been accused of “legal bullying”.
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NewsExclusive: NHSE chair leading mental health services review
NHS England’s chair is leading a national review of mental health services and productivity, HSJ has learned.
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NewsTrust advised to bolster governance after serious incidents
A mental health trust had “significant” problems with governance and safety assurance, according to a review commissioned in response to care quality concerns.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: The new regional empires
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Will the Penny report drop?
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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NewsLeaders face ‘unrealistic expectations’ at failing trusts, says CEO
The chief executive of the NHS’s biggest hospital group has warned that the speed national leaders expect improvement from failing organisations – and how they go about it – is often unrealistic.
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NewsDiagnostic price cut ‘will harm standards’
New tariffs for ADHD and autism assessments – which in some cases could cut the fee in half – will see “gold standard” processes reduce to a “bronze standard”, independent providers have warned.
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HSJ PartnersHow one trust is maximising learner impact with data and AI academies
21 May, 10:30am to 11:15am Sponsored by and produced with Many trusts across England understand that their greatest asset for leveraging data and AI is their people. Training and empowering staff directly is the fastest way to unlock innovative new use cases and benefits. This HSJ webinar, ...
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NewsChild spent two months in A&E
A child spent more than two months in A&E following a breakdown of a care placement, in what the trust described as “one of the longest waits we’ve seen”.
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NewsICB warned against ‘passing costs’ to council
A cash-strapped integrated care board has been warned against shunting costs to local councils or residents, after making large cuts to NHS Continuing Healthcare spend.
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Expert BriefingImPatient: How patients risk getting left behind when tech moves fast
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the ...
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CommentHow to ensure ‘advice and guidance’ works for patients
Transparency will be critical to evaluate whether increased use of advice and guidance leads to better experiences and outcomes, says William Pett
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Reality check
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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HSJ LocalEx-director ‘removed and silenced over race concerns’
A former finance director has claimed he was ousted and subjected to a campaign to “silence” him by his trust after he asked “inconvenient” questions about race inequalities.
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NewsEpic trusts reject use of FDP
Almost all trusts using the Epic electronic patient record system have resisted using the federated data platform, HSJ analysis has found.
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NewsMidlands and East become handover hotspots
Five general hospital trusts – four of them in the East of England – saw a substantial increase in ambulance handover times this winter, against a backdrop of national improvement.