All Integrated care articles – Page 41
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HSJ LocalTroubled health economy’s five CCGs to merge
Norfolk and Waveney’s five clinical commissioning groups will merge in April 2020 after NHS England and Improvement signed off the plan this month.
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NewsEx-DH boss declares ‘scandal’ in mental healthcare
A shortage of beds for mental health patients – leaving them waiting in emergency departments for more than 12 hours – is a national “scandal”, according to one of the NHS’ most senior and experienced leaders.
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HSJ LocalBosses hope six-way merger can help with A&E pressure
The merger of six clinical commissioning groups in Nottinghamshire has been confirmed, following approval by NHS England.
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Expert BriefingPerformance Watch: Don’t bed down for winter
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing, James Illman’s fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsUpdated: Third large CCG merger confirmed in south east
At least 35 CCGs have been approved to merge in April 2020 The first London CCG mergers have been announced Twenty clinical commissioning groups have been given the green light to merge from NHS England and NHS Improvement, HSJ can confirm.
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NewsBatch of CCG mergers approved for next year
NHS England has approved a first tranche of clinical commissioning group mergers for April 2020, but has declined to say which ones.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: The Queen speaks
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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NewsStevens names three ‘tests’ for PCNs
Simon Stevens has identified three top “real world tests” for primary care networks.
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CommentIt is time to face up to the difficult questions facing the NHS
A new report reveals that 91 per cent of trust leaders are worried that unless politicians have a full, frank and open national conversation about the severe pressures facing the NHS, we risk damaging public trust and faith in the NHS
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HSJ LocalFinancially-challenged CCG appoints new chief ahead of merger
Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin clinical commissioning groups have appointed a joint accountable officer ahead of their upcoming merger in 2020.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Heading for 60 CCGs
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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HSJ LocalCCGs seek single exec after letter from regional director
The five mid and south Essex clinical commissioning groups have set out plans for a single accountable officer and executive team by April 2020.
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Expert BriefingPerformance Watch: Could Brexit accelerate the integration agenda?
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsLabour: ‘No chance’ of government passing NHSE’s legislation
The government “has got no chance of getting” NHS legislation – as proposed by NHS England – through Parliament, the shadow health secretary has said.
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CommentSwindells: They aren't 'your' patients
Matthew Swindells on the need for bold steps to meet the challenges of the long-term plan
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures trust looking for ‘partner’ for failing services
An integrated trust in special measures is looking to “partner” with another NHS organisation for mental health services, amid a wider move for reconfiguration.
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NewsCoroners warn city’s patients at risk from communication failure
Patients experiencing a mental health crisis in Birmingham are at risk as the police, mental health trust and the city council are not working together or communicating, coroners have warned.
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HSJ LocalThree CCGs appoint joint chief
Three Leicestershire clinical commissioning groups have, for the first time, appointed a joint chief executive who will also lead the local sustainability and transformation partnership.
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HSJ LocalGPs reject merger ‘driven by NHS England’
GPs have voted against proposals to merge six clinical commissioning groups in Staffordshire, after being told the plans were “driven by NHS England”, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalTrusts delay ‘integrated care’ merger until 2020
Health chiefs have pushed back a merger which would create one of England’s first acute, mental health and community services trusts.