All Government/DH policy articles – Page 33
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: STP traps and Boris
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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NewsTrusts told to be ready for no-deal Brexit by end of August
NHS trusts have five weeks to make sure no-deal Brexit preparation teams are in place and that contingency plans have been tested, according to the latest NHS England guidance.
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NewsHancock remains health secretary
The new prime minister has kept Matt Hancock as health and social care secretary despite making major changes to the rest of the Cabinet.
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NewsLong-standing chief exec hired to deliver NHS workforce plan
A long-standing NHS chief executive is to lead on the development of the people plan.
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NewsConsultants get pay rise amid ‘serious concerns’ for morale
Consultants are set to receive a 2.5 per cent backdated pay rise amid “serious concerns” for workforce morale.
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NewsDoctors will be incentivised to work in unpopular trusts
Health Education England has revealed plans to incentivise trainee doctors to work in hard to recruit for areas and specialities.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Rent is optional
HSJ’s weekly email briefing on NHS finances, savings, and efforts to get the health service back in the black
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Stevens: Nursing bursary question ‘clearly back in play’
Simon Stevens has said the debate over reintroducing a nursing bursary is “back in play” because the NHS needs a bigger pipeline of newly qualified nurses.
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NewsSelbie: Stop talking big numbers when asking for funding
Local government should stop talking about “big numbers” when making the case in Whitehall for an improved financial settlement, Public Health England’s chief executive has said.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Unite and rule
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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NewsMinisters push back radical shake-up of professional regulators
Ministers will not reduce the number of professional regulator bodies until further work and a second public consultation have been carried out.
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: Is safe staffing about skill mix or numbers?
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night – and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, will make sure you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping ...
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Does the private sector get an easier ride?
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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NewsNHSE sets long-term plan priorities
NHS England has split its priorities between “critical foundations” the service must deliver under “nationally defined” timing and requirements, and other commitments where areas will have “substantial freedoms”.
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NewsJunior doctors vote in favour of new contract deal
Junior doctor members of the British Medical Association have voted in favour of changes secured to their contract deal, ending the long-running dispute with the NHS.
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NewsMPs back most of NHS England’s proposed reforms
The Commons health and social care committee has said it “welcomes” the thrust of NHS England’s proposals for legal change, but raised queries and objections on some important points.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Theresa May’s record
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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CommentThe Bedpan: Policy makers must be ‘confident and humble’
This week: Sir Chris Wormald, permanent secretary at the Department of Health and Social Care
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Comment18 weeks “no longer important”?
English waiting times will continue to grow, indefinitely, until the NHS gets closer to keeping up with demand. By Rob Findlay
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Expert BriefingThe biggest set of mergers for a decade
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.