All Health Service Journal articles in August 2026 – Page 4
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NewsExclusive: Watchdog links patient deaths to controversial NHSE policy
A watchdog has called for a pause in the rollout of NHS England’s “advice and guidance” policy to protect safety, and linked it to two patient deaths, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsSenior staff told to improve behaviour after bullying and racism findings
A trust has called for “tangible improvements” in behaviour from some of its senior clinicians, after an external review reported bullying, harassment, and racism.
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NewsFresh delay as ICB staff await compulsory redundancy
Around 50 staff facing compulsory redundancy in an integrated care board cluster have complained of a two-month delay as they wait for NHS England to sign off their departures.
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CommentWe’re overlooking clinicians who could benefit patients
Recognising the talent already within our communities is an opportunity we should not overlook, says Karen Bonner
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Referral rules gone wrong
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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News‘Serious failure of governance’ at ‘coach crash’ GP practice
The last remaining partner at a collapsing GP practice has admitted a “serious failure of governance” and likened its problems to a “coach crash”.
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NewsCoroner warns of staff shortage after inpatient death
A coroner has warned that more people could die because of a shortage of dietitians for psychiatric inpatients, after the death of a woman whose nutritional needs went unmet.
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CommentWe need a single electronic record for our buildings
The Southampton hospital fire exposed what estate teams already know – infrastructure failures are costing the NHS thousands of clinical hours every year, yet the data to prevent them exists and is going unused
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NewsNHSE director to run NHS Online
The country’s first digital-only NHS trust has appointed an NHS England regional director as its first chief executive.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: A renewed plea for a cyber security review
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 Joe Talora. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentA true test of NHS leadership?
Tackling racism in the NHS requires more than standards and compliance. It needs leaders with the courage to stand up for staff and act when discrimination occurs
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NewsTrust must pay sacked director £120k
A trust director who was sacked after a “deeply flawed” investigation will receive an award of nearly £120,000 from his former employer.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: The price of unfairness
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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NewsRevealed: Dozens of maternity units at risk of closure
A national NHS leader has told HSJ he expects more maternity units to close, while analysis suggests dozens face similar problems to a hospital where births were suspended this month.
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NewsTrusts cancel joint staff service with neighbours
Three trusts have cancelled a joint occupational health service after a row over standards.
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NewsNHS breeds leaders who are ‘too insular’, says ex-ICB chief
The NHS has some of the best leaders in the public service, but they often have a mindset that is too insular, according to a former ICB chief and senior civil servant.
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CommentWhat role for mayors in Burnham’s NHS?
Devolution could bring health policy closer to communities, but ministers must resolve competing lines of accountability before giving mayors and strategic authorities greater control over NHS resources
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NewsFour hospitals hit by strike in overtime dispute
Hundreds of operating theatre staff are to strike at four hospitals in Greater Manchester due to a dispute around overtime payments.
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NewsGPs and governors call for trust group to split
Local GPs have joined calls from governors and consultants to break up a controversial partnership between two trusts.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: More Barnstaples to come
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.