All HSJ Local top news articles – Page 66
-
HSJ LocalCCG vice-chair resigns after pay rise review uncovers 'weak governance'
The vice-chair of Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group has resigned after an investigation into pay increases uncovered weaknesses in governance and management of conflicts of interest.
-
HSJ LocalThree CCGs to appoint joint accountable officer
Three clinical commissioning groups in the West Midlands are set to appoint a single accountable officer, HSJ has learned.
-
HSJ LocalFoundation trusts move step closer to full merger
Derby Teaching Hospitals and Burton Hospitals agree outline business case for merger Both trusts need to develop more sustainable footing for services in future Full business case expected in the autumn Two hospital trusts in the Midlands have approved an outline business case to merge.
-
HSJ LocalAcute trust hit by 'culture of bullying' to change its name
Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals Trust to apply for name change Chief executive says change comes at a “pivotal moment” Costs of changing signs and stationery estimated at £10,000-£15,000 An acute trust is to apply to the Department of Health to change its name, which will draw a ...
-
HSJ LocalTrusts need millions in extra funding for Mid Staffs dissolution
UHNM and Royal Wolverhampton trusts both seeking millions in additional funding linked to dissolution of Mid Staffordshire FT UHNM forecasting a year-end deficit of £119m in 2017-18 Mid Staffs trust special administration process ended in March after £300m extra funding Trust leaders in the Midlands are seeking millions ...
-
HSJ LocalPolice arrest man on suspicion of arson at hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following a fire at a major NHS hospital.
-
HSJ LocalAward winning CCG finance director joins acute trust
The finance director of a clinical commissioning group in Greater Manchester has been appointed to the same role at the local acute trust.
-
HSJ LocalRegulator called in to settle trust’s multimillion pound rent dispute
Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust and NHS Property Services unable to agree lease terms after 14 months Trust refusing to pay unpaid rent worth £5.7m Arbitrators from NHS Improvement called in to resolve dispute NHS Improvement has been brought in to resolve a dispute between NHS Property Services and ...
-
HSJ LocalKeogh unveils safety steps after patient dies from drinking alcohol gel
NHS England’s medical director is considering new safety measures for acute trusts after a patient died from drinking alcohol rub.
-
HSJ LocalConflict of interest CCG appoints barrister as governance guardian
A clinical commissioning group at the centre of a conflict of interest investigation last year has appointed a barrister specialising in professional conduct.
-
HSJ LocalPatients evacuated in beds last night after hospital fire
Major fire at Royal Stoke University Hospital on Wednesday night Patients were evacuated from the building in their beds until the fire was put out Some patients were still in the hospital and being evacuated an hour after the fire started Patients were evacuated from a hospital in ...
-
HSJ LocalFinance director in leading 'ACS' switches from trust to CCG
A finance director has left his trust after 18 years to join a local clinical commissioning group with a budget of more than £1bn.
-
HSJ LocalVanguard extends training programme into neighbouring regions
Vanguard expands mental health crisis simulation training from North East into two more regions North East and North Cumbria Urgent and Emergency Care Network invested £200,000 to create the training The scheme will now be rolled out in north Yorkshire and Cumbria for £10,000 An urgent and emergency ...
-
HSJ Local'Never events' probe launched at trust after CCG concerns
A review has been launched into the quality and safety of acute services at a major acute provider after a cluster of “never events” at the trust alarmed commissioners.
-
HSJ LocalSpecial measures trust brings in Morecambe Bay to tackle maternity concerns
Trust served with CQC warning notice over maternity services Requirement notice served to address ‘staff competencies’ over CTG Trust supported by Morecambe Bay to improve maternity care A trust in special measures is working with Morecambe Bay Foundation Trust to improve its maternity services after regulators raised the ...
-
HSJ LocalLong-running contract row settled by trust and CCGs
Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust and CCGs were unable to agree a deal on 2016-17 or 2017-18 contracts Expert determination, organised by regulators, ruled in April over the dispute The agreement has not been released but the trust described the result as “satisfactory” The dispute over a multimillion pound ...
-
HSJ LocalElection candidate calls for minor injuries unit closure and land sale
Conservative candidate calls for MIU to be closed and land sold off Jackie Doyle-Price said new facilities would need to be put in place before any closure Move would be controversial in area already set to consult on major A&E restructure A Conservative election candidate in Essex has ...
-
HSJ LocalExclusive: Former DH director returning to NHS to lead teaching trust
A former senior manager at the Department of Health will be the new leader of one of England’s biggest trusts, HSJ can reveal.
-
HSJ LocalSpecial measures trust may face police probe
Kettering General Hospital may face a police investigation over whistleblower allegations it deliberately manipulated RTT data Trust “absolutely refutes” allegations but admits 138 patients experienced harm due to overly long waits for operations Northamptonshire Police says it is “working in partnership” with the CQC and NHS Protect to review ...
-
HSJ LocalTrust chief executive announces retirement
The chief executive of a London acute trust has announced he is retiring this autumn.