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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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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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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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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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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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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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CommentNeighbourhood health is not ‘fluffy’
Neighbourhood health can improve outcomes and efficiency, but only if leadership, metrics and resources align with complex local population needs
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CommentIf cancer services were as bad as some mental health care, there would be outrage
Concerns over patient safety at St Andrew’s reflect wider systemic pressures, including staffing shortages, outdated facilities, and limited alternative care provision
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NewsNHSE spending £300m overhauling national agency
NHS Supply Chain has been awarded hundreds of millions of pounds for a major overhaul of its infrastructure, IT systems and operating model, HSJ has learnt.
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NewsMackey: Iran war threatens ‘huge shock’ for NHS finances
The NHS will need extra funding from government if the Iran war drives large price increases, which could amount to a “huge shock”, Sir Jim Mackey has warned.
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NewsProcurement for ‘groundbreaking’ cancer service delayed
NHS England has had to cancel the procurement of a “groundbreaking” cancer screening programme due to “procedural issues”.
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CommentBoth government and trusts are to blame for failing MND patients
The programme designed to give early access to an innovative new drug for motor neurone disease is not operating properly
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NewsPoor IT a ‘critical’ threat to breast cancer service
Poor IT represents a “critical” threat to patient safety and service delivery in a trust’s breast cancer unit, a report has warned.
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CommentSaving money is possible for the NHS but only under six conditions
There are few opportunities for quick savings in the NHS, but there is strong evidence that longer-term gains can translate into real financial headroom if structural barriers are fixed
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Comment‘Cheapest is best’ is still dominating NHS procurement
When buying things, the NHS has focused too much on lowest price, rather than best value. Ministers must not miss the opportunity to put this right
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NewsStreeting: Failing NHS bosses being ‘quietly moved on’
Under-performing NHS bosses are being “quietly moved on” rather than being “named and shamed”, Wes Streeting has said.
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CommentThe £14bn debt the NHS owes to other nations
The NHS relies heavily on internationally trained staff, raising urgent questions about fairness, sustainability, and investment in global health systems
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NewsBreakeven trusts to get last-minute cash boost
NHS England is using money docked from trusts that are in deficit to give a reward to those that are balancing the books at the end of the financial year.
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News‘Flawed and rushed’ consultation reopened by ICB
An integrated care board is reopening a consultation on its restructure and staffing cuts after unions said the process was “flawed and rushed”.
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NewsHospital closes beds due to Iran war
A children’s hospital is closing beds and theatres because the Iran war is stopping private patients travelling from the Middle East.