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NewsGPs take quango to court over ‘arbitrary charges’ claims
Five GP surgeries in a legal dispute with NHS Property Services are accusing it of imposing “arbitrary charges”, claiming they are being overcharged by tens of thousands of pounds in rent.
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Exclusive: Winners and losers from £3bn spent on ‘transformation’
Less than a third of the £9.2bn pot earmarked to potentially be used for “transformation” over the last three years has been used for that purpose – with more than half England’s health systems receiving under £25m.
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NHS leaders call for financial targets to be scrapped ahead of covid-19 surge
Senior healthcare leaders have called on ministers to scrap their financial and efficiency targets as they scramble services to respond to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Two in five acute trusts missing key efficiency target
More than a third of acute trusts are still missing an efficiency target set back in 2016.
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NewsExpansion in nurse clinical training places unveiled
An extra £10m will be invested in nursing clinical placement programmes at hospital trusts to accommodate the increase in undergraduate nurses, it was announced today.
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News£5bn contingency fund announced for coronavirus outbreak
The government has announced a contingency fund of £5bn has been set to make sure the NHS, social care and other public services can respond to the covid-19 outbreak.
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NewsNHS managers included in government pensions ‘fix’
The government has raised the threshold for where the annual allowance taper is applied from £110,000 to £200,000 in a bid to address the NHS’ pensions crisis.
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HSJ InteractiveThe new dawn of hospital groups: unlocking value
As hospitals look beyond their own institutions and partner with other organisations and alliances, Ben Horner, Stephen Sutherland and Jonathan Scott explore the benefits and how leaders can develop the right combination strategies
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NewsEleven trusts renew £1.5bn court battle with their local councils
Eleven hospital trusts are continuing a High Court action against their local authorities, by seeking to appeal a previous ruling that denied them an estimated £1.5bn in backdated business rates.
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NewsFirst ‘digital aspirant’ trusts revealed by NHSX
Twenty-three trusts will share a £28m pot of technology funding as part of the first wave of “digital aspirant” providers, NHSX has announced.
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Expert BriefingSleepless nights
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Contact Nicholas Carding in confidence here.
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News‘Realism’ urged over pensions tax rule reform
The NHS must be “realistic” about how far the government will be able to go when changing pensions tax rules in the forthcoming Budget, NHS Providers has warned, in anticipation of the Treasury confirming a partial solution this week.
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Expert BriefingDealing with decline
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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HSJ InteractiveA trust where staff can thrive
An enthusiasm and commitment to patient care, positive staff culture and authenticity were among the attributes that led to St Helen’s and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals Trust winning the 2019 HSJ Award for Acute or Specialist Trust of the Year. Alison Moore reports
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HSJ PartnersTransforming healthcare delivery: A more patient-focused approach
Real, appreciable improvements to patient care need a more patient-focused model of care that helps address capacity challenges and transforms both patient experience and outcomes, says Peter Harrison
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NewsHand gels supply to NHS providers being ‘rationed’
A national procurement body is limiting the supply of certain hand sanitisers to the health service as coronavirus covid-19 continues to squeeze the global supply chain.
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NewsStevens looks to give unearned incentive cash to mental health sector
NHS England is looking to funnel additional cash to the mental health sector for capital investments next year.
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Major hospital trust predicts missing financial plan by £9m
A major teaching hospital trust has predicted it will fall short of its financial target by £9m.
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Expert BriefingMore power to the Treasury
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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CommentMental health's capital needs have been completely overlooked by government
Patients with mental health problems deserve a therapeutic environment that aids their recovery and not inadequate infrastructure that exacerbates their condition. Writes Paul Farmer.