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NewsExclusive: CCG interest in 'any qualified provider' scheme dwindles
There is dwindling interest among commissioners in using “any qualified provider” to increase competition and patient choice, an HSJ investigation has found
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NewsExclusive: Health leaders demand politicians set out clear NHS mandate
A broad coalition of health and social care leaders will tomorrow call on all political parties to make a manifesto commitment of at least £4bn to fund NHS service changes over the next parliament, HSJ has been told.
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LeaderTensions grow as NHS reaches make or break month for waits
More time must be spent on primary care
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CommentThe Barker report provides some much needed rationality
The NHS is heading into uncharted territory
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NewsPressure grows for action on sepsis
Identifying and treating sepsis could soon be given the same attention as reducing pressure ulcers or hospital acquired infections, with campaigners claiming Sir Bruce Keogh is “supportive in principle” of increased national focus on the condition.
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NewsPayment reforms would be a ‘disaster’, warns A&E leader
Proposals by NHS England and Monitor for reform of the urgent and emergency care payment system would be a ‘disaster’ for emergency departments, the president of the College of Emergency Medicine has said
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CommentNHS finances might be tight, but it's time to give more to mental health
Making tough decisions
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NewsReport finds real-terms decline in cancer funding
NHS cancer services in England need funding boosts to meet the “looming demands” of an ageing population, a new report has found.
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NewsUpdated: Bupa joint venture wins £235m NHS contract
A £235m contract to provide NHS musculoskeletal services for West Sussex has been awarded to a joint venture between health insurance company Bupa and a community services social enterprise.
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NewsMonitor chair's £1k taxi bill sparks 'urgent' expenses review
Monitor is “urgently reviewing” its expenses policy after its chair unwittingly ran up a bill of nearly £1,000 for short taxi rides in less than three months.
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NewsCSU independence plan put on hold
NHS England has paused a project that would enable its commissioning support units to become independent in just over two years.
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NewsLabour health expert calls for immediate debate on health and care funding
The expert who authored Ed Miliband’s health and social care plan has called on politicians to immediately begin a public debate on the future of funding for the services.
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NewsSpecialist team jailed for conspiring to defraud hospital trust
Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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NewsVoters 'not behind' tax hike for NHS
Most voters would not be willing to pay extra tax to increase NHS funding, a poll has revealed.
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NewsPut social care funding on par with health, King's Fund proposes
Individuals’ social care needs should be treated and funded on a par with their health needs.
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NewsNHS England plans personal budgets covering NHS and social care
NHS England has proposed devolving “year of care” budgets covering NHS and social care to individuals with complex needs as part of its effort to help integrate services and increase personalisation.
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CommentThe idea of charging for care may have been killed for good
The Barker commission delivers a huge blow
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NewsFormer minister calls for NHS land to be sold for care homes
The former care minister Paul Burstow will say today that NHS trusts should sell surplus land to build enough care homes and supported living apartments to meet increasing demand.
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NewsExclusive CCG survey: Deficits threaten hopes for radical reform
Many CCGs plan major changes to their contracting and provider models, with a particular focus on primary and community services
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HSJ KnowledgeMaking mothers aware: The benefits of using midwife led units
This new model of maternity care is not being utilised