All East of England articles – Page 40

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    CCGs consider sweeping restrictions to plug £25m hole

    2016-03-18T14:35:00Z

    Redditch and Bromsgrove, South Worcestershire and Wyre Forest CCGs seek feedback on service cuts Proposals include restricting access to hearing aids, sterilisation and treatments for patients with “unhealthy lifestyles” CCGs say savings needed to fill £25m funding gap next year FINANCE: A group of clinical commissioning groups in ...

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    NHS England accused of 'lots of talk but no action' on evolving primary care

    2016-03-17T07:00:00Z

    Chief executive of large GP federation says NHS England is doing “nothing” to develop “at scale” primary care David Pannell says there is “lots of talk but no action” on encouraging federations and networks through contract changes Voluntary multispecialty community provider contract for 2017 “not ambitious enough” The ...

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    Monitor 'pushing hard for Hinchingbrooke merger by April 2017'

    2016-03-16T12:00:00Z

    Regulator “pushing hard” for Peterborough and Stamford to acquire Hinchingbrooke Concerns raised about speed at which Monitor wants a deal done for the two financially challenged trusts Monitor’s timetable could lead to “rushed and acrimonious” merger, says senior source Local MP has opposed idea of merger Monitor is ...

  • Neil Modha
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    Join up scrutiny to avoid another UnitingCare, says CCG lead

    2016-03-15T12:28:00Z

    Join up scrutiny of CCGs and providers to get more “holistic” picture, says Cambridgeshire CCG lead Neil Modha’s comments follow publication of audit into how £725m flagship deal collapsed Dr Modha says CCG gave NHS England “all the information” about UnitingCare deal before it went live REGULATION: The ...

  • Crispin Dowler
    Expert Briefing

    Following the Money: The nastiest hazards facing finance directors

    2016-03-11T12:51:00Z

    HSJ’s new weekly email briefing on NHS finances, savings, and efforts to get the health service back in the black

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    CCGs could face tighter scrutiny when tendering big contracts

    2016-03-11T11:32:00Z

    NHS England probe into UnitingCare collapse likely to recommend “proactive assurance” around large contracts Regional director suggested the £725m deal structure was too complicated NHS England probe will give a “definitive answer” on Strategic Projects Team’s role in the deal Monitor director says regulator wanted more time to sign ...

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    Revealed: Failed Cambridgeshire provider asked for £34m bailout after just one month

    2016-03-10T16:04:00Z

    Audit of older people’s contract details £34m dispute one month after go-live UnitingCare planned to negotiate on income after the contract was awarded Significant shortcomings in the tender process identified Advisers from Strategic Projects Team failed to secure guarantees from winning bidders The controversial Cambridgeshire older people’s services ...

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    CCGs mull 'ban' on third party drug ordering

    2016-03-10T10:20:00Z

    Clinical commissioning groups in south Staffordshire are considering a clampdown on community pharmacies ordering prescriptions on behalf of their patients, following a spike in spending on prescription items.

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    Exclusive: Hospitals forced to cut night cover due to staff shortages

    2016-03-10T07:00:00Z

    Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals cuts medical nightshift cover on wards due to vacancies Oxford University Hospitals forced to stop training for one doctor and has ultrasound backlog Monitor insists agency cap is helping trusts and says patient safety remains priority Hospitals have been forced to reduce medical ...

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    Thirty worst A&E trusts called to London summit

    2016-03-04T12:09:00Z

    NHS Improvement chief raised concerns over “organisations who consistently deliver very low levels of performance” January was “a very difficult month” for A&E departments, Jim Mackey said Trusts “left in no doubt whatsoever that there needs to be a sustained improvement” The 30 worst performers on the accident ...

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    Regulator lobbied government to increase trust chairs’ pay

    2016-03-04T07:00:00Z

    Letters reveal how TDA chair lobbied ministers to increase the salary cap for NHS trust chairs Sir Peter Carr referred to perceived “injustice” felt by some trust chairs, whose salaries were in “stark contrast” to those at FTs Department of Health has no plans to increase standard rates ...

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    Some trust chairs paid up to £45,000

    2016-03-04T07:00:00Z

    Standard salary for chair of non-foundation trusts is capped at £23,600, but exceptions can be agreed with the government TDA letters explain how chairs at two London trusts indicated they could not “agree to commit to a further term of office at their current rate” Annual reports show variation ...

  • Basildon Hospital
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    Mid and south Essex faces £216m deficit by 2019

    2016-03-03T10:51:00Z

    Projected deficit more than double the £94m forecast for 2015-16 System leaders insist health economy can be balanced by March 2019 Crucial details on service cuts yet to be finalised Mid and south Essex faces a £216m deficit by 2018-19, but system leaders insist the health economy can ...

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    Jim Mackey warns against 'trendy' transformation plans

    2016-03-02T12:12:00Z

    STP plans must not rely on new organisational models, says Jim Mackey He cites collapsed £800m contract as example of what not to do Leaders selected to head up STPs by local areas may also be changed Local NHS organisations have been warned against building their sustainability and ...

  • Sir David Dalton
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    Sir David Dalton named top chief executive for third year

    2016-03-02T07:00:00Z

    Third HSJ Top Chief Executives list revealed Sir David Dalton’s achievements at Salford Royal and nationally highlighted by judges Twenty-two women in the list of 50 Sir David Dalton has been named as the leading provider chief executive in the NHS for the third year in a row, ...

  • Cambridge
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    Prestigious teaching trust restricts access to heart service

    2016-03-01T11:29:00Z

    Cambridge University Hospitals temporarily restricts outpatient cardiology service for out of area patients Leaked letter says decision made to avoid “potential safety concerns” CUH cites increase in demand and staff shortages as reasons Waiting list for cardiology outpatient service rising by 50 patients a week ACUTE CARE: A ...

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    Simon Stevens reveals first 10 'healthy new towns'

    2016-03-01T00:01:00Z

    Simon Stevens unveils 10 sites to be part of Healthy New Towns programme NHS England aims to “design in” health focused features, including fast food free zones near schools and dementia friendly streets Clinicians, designers and technology experts to shape care provision in each location NHS England chief ...

  • Basildon Hospital
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    Essex success regime chair appointed

    2016-02-19T11:24:00Z

    Anita Donley named as independent chair of the mid and south Essex success regime Dr Donley is an acute care consultant at Plymouth Hospitals Trust Anita Donley has been appointed as the independent chair of the mid and south Essex success regime, HSJ can reveal.

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    ‘Grave concerns’ over CCG’s finances following £800m contract failure

    2016-02-18T11:13:00Z

    Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG’s forecast for 2015-16 plummets from £4m surplus to £11m deficit Change follows collapse of £800m older people’s services contract CCG’s chief strategy officer has been seconded to Essex success regime role NHS England has raised “grave concerns” and demanded action on the financial position ...

  • Clare Panniker
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    Three trusts could set up 'single leadership' team

    2016-02-18T10:49:00Z

    System leaders looking into the potential for three Essex trusts to establish “single leadership” team to run “group model” Back office and clinical support functions could be shared to cut costs The trusts are part of the Essex success regime Plans for three Essex trusts with combined revenues ...