All Children's services articles – Page 8
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NewsHSIB sped up investigations amid coroner’s concern
The Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch has changed its processes after it was criticised by a coroner for taking too long to complete its investigations into the death of a newborn baby – and potentially holding up improvements within the trust involved.
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NewsHancock ‘very worried’ at signs of rare covid-linked condition in children
Matt Hancock is “very worried” about signs that a new coronavirus-linked syndrome may be emerging in children, which are being investigated “as a matter of urgency”, he has said.
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NewsFears over vulnerable children after 50pc drop in referrals
Vulnerable children have become “invisible” amid the coronavirus pandemic, leading clinicians have warned, following a dramatic reduction in referrals to child sexual assault services.
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NewsMajor drop off in referrals to children’s mental health services
Children’s mental health services accross England have seen a huge drop off in referrals amid the coronavirus crisis, HSJ has learned.
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NewsScandal-hit trust rated ‘inadequate’ again
A scandal-hit hospital trust has been rated “inadequate” for the second time in a row, after inspectors found serious patient safety concerns at its two emergency departments.
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NewsSome maternity inspections suspended to ‘minimise impact on trusts’
Routine investigations into maternity incidents involving babies treated for oxygen deprivation at birth, but with no apparent brain injuries, have been suspended.
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NewsExclusive: Children ‘may have died’ due to coronavirus fears
Children may have died from non-coronavirus illnesses because they are not coming to hospital quickly enough, amid concerns NHS 111 may be giving flawed advice to stay away, according to senior paediatricians.
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NewsCCGs face external review into handling of troubled contract
An independent review triggered by NHS England will examine the oversight and management of a troubled children’s autism service by local commissioners, HSJ has learned.
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NewsYoung people put at risk by delays for treatment
More than 70 children and young people have been put at risk by long delays in treatment by mental health services in Kent and Medway, HSJ has learned.
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NewsMaternity scandal trust calls in senior clinician to lead review
A trust at the centre of a maternity care scandal is calling in an “external senior clinician” to review how it has responded to concerns raised by the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology four years ago.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Was ‘Devo Manc’ a success? Part 2
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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News‘Inherently risky’ children’s cancer service to be overhauled after HSJ revelations
Children’s cancer services in south London are to be reconfigured after a new review confirmed they represented an “inherent geographical risk to patient safety” — following HSJ revelations last year of how serious concerns had been “buried” by senior leaders.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trusts target £100m in donations for new children’s hospital
Two NHS trusts hope to raise £100m from public donations to help finance the construction of a specialist children’s hospital in what is understood to be the biggest health service fundraising operation of its kind.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Was ‘Devo Manc’ a success?
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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News‘Widespread vacancies’ putting vulnerable children at risk
“Widespread vacancies” and a lack of child protection roles in NHS organisations are putting vulnerable children at risk, a report has found.
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CommentFive resolutions to improve the care of young cancer patients
Sasha Daly outlines the top priorities that the new government should pursue to improve the lives of young people with cancer across the UK
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NewsOutrage at NHSE decision to delay new medication reviews
People with learning disabilities or autism will continue to suffer “serious side-effects” amid further delays to a national programme aimed at stopping overuse of medicines to control their behaviour, a former national clinical director has warned.
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News‘Overstretched’ services unable to meet ‘challenging’ needs of young refugees
“Overstretched” children’s mental health services in the South East will be “unable to meet the challenging needs” of the increasing numbers of young unaccompanied asylum seekers arriving in the region, according to regional managers.
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Tablet onlyHSJ’s 50 most read articles of 2019
As 2019 comes to a close, HSJ takes a look back at the 50 most read stories of the year.
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NewsBaby died after trust failed to diagnose heart defect
“Serious failings” have been found at a foundation trust where a six-month-old baby died because his heart defect was not diagnosed, despite multiple opportunities to do so.