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NewsNeighbourhood plans ‘in danger’, says top five trust leader
The government’s neighbourhood health agenda is “in danger of not happening” amid a lack of clarity over governance structures and funding, the chair of England’s fourth-largest trust has claimed.
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NewsGP tactics in contract dispute ‘really positive’, claims NHSE director
The British Medical Association’s advice that GPs audit the data sharing agreements they are involved in as part of the union’s dispute with government is actually “really positive” and a “helpful” thing to do, NHS England’s primary care director has said.
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CommentThe three things boards can do to tackle the inequality harming children
Without changes to board accountability and system governance, the care provided by the NHS to children will not improve
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CommentUnfairly shifting the burden of care to GPs is a feature of NHS system design, not a bug
The 8am scramble to see a GP reflects capacity shortages, workforce mismatches, and system inefficiencies
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NewsThree times more GPs leaving some ICBs
Some systems saw fully qualified GPs leave their roles at three times the rate of other patches last year, according to new figures.
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HSJ InteractiveImproving women’s health: Does vaginal health need more focus?
Vaginitis is a common condition which can affect women’s quality of life. An HSJ roundtable, in association with Hologic, asked why the problem still wasn’t getting the attention it needed
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NewsExclusive: No 10 sets new GP access target
A new target for improving patients’ experience of making GP appointments is among three top NHS priorities identified by the prime minister for this year, HSJ has learned.
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NewsEx-NHSE director joins NICE top team
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has appointed a GP, and former NHS England national clinical director, as its new chief medical officer.
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NewsGPs to withhold patient data in contract dispute
GP practices should take “collective action” in protest against their contract by cutting back on sharing patient data, the British Medical Association’s GP committee has said.
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NewsAdvice and guidance ‘adding to backlogs’, say consultants
Many medical consultants report a “mixed” experience with the advice and guidance model, saying it is “under-resourced and adding to existing backlogs”, according to research by an integrated care board.
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CommentThe global lessons on how to shift care closer to home
Global evidence shows primary care reforms often face political resistance, requiring deliberate strategies to sustain change and avoid stalled or collapsed implementation
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NewsNHSE rows back on controversial target
NHS England has rowed back on what was widely understood to be a new target for the proportion of patients it wanted “diverted” away from waiting lists, after accusations it was rationing care.
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HSJ PartnersBeyond the minimum: Broadening the field of vision for neighbourhood health
The NHS has been clear about what it wants neighbourhood health to deliver. To succeed, it must be built on the deliberate use of the full breadth of primary care and community partners.
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LeaderWaiting for the great leap forward
2026-27 is intended to be the year the NHS’s performance curve bends, but the reforms that are needed to deliver are stuck in the planning phase, says Alastair McLellan
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NewsNHSE sets requirements for neighbourhood health centres
A building can be designated a “neighbourhood health centre” without offering mental health services, urgent or minor-injuries care, diagnostics or an on-site pharmacy, as determined by NHS England criteria published this week.
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PodcastHSJ Podcast: GPs feel the squeeze
HSJ Health Check discusses the latest squeeze on GP resources, and controversy over reform of referral processes.
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NewsGP spend share at lowest point in a decade
The proportion of the NHS budget spent on general practice has fallen to its lowest point in at least 10 years, according to figures newly released by government.
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CommentHow to ensure ‘advice and guidance’ works for patients
Transparency will be critical to evaluate whether increased use of advice and guidance leads to better experiences and outcomes, says William Pett
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CommentEverybody needs good ‘neighbours’
The NHS must prioritise leadership, integration and long-term partnerships to turn neighbourhood health plans into meaningful, system-wide change
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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.