All Jeremy Hunt articles – Page 23
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NewsTop trust chief executives could command a £126k salary premium
NHS Improvement says salary ranges are indicative and still under discussion Numbers reveal a 34 per cent difference in pay between small and very large acute trusts Health secretary launched a crackdown on senior pay in 2015 The best chief executives at the largest NHS acute trusts could ...
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NewsExclusive: Morecambe Bay inquiry chair to lead new investigation
Bill Kirkup to lead investigation into care and death of Elizabeth Dixon in 2001 Case has been highlighted by HSJ after NHS England pulled out of joint inquiry with CQC Jeremy Hunt says he is “determined” to get to the bottom of what happened to the baby girl ...
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CommentHospital turnarounds offer a glimmer of light amid NHS gloom
In the face of major challenges, success stories offer valuable insight into achievable goals, and deliver important benefits to patients and staff alike
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NewsStevens and PM warned over 'bickering’ about funding
NHS England and Number 10 told by public accounts committee to grow up and work together Repeated ‘crisis driven’ capital raids could have dire consequences, say MPs MPs warn current ’sticking-plaster approach is not sustainable’ Local NHS organisations could be being asked to deliver unrealistic plans, report says ...
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HSJ LocalHunt wades into A&E closure row
Health secretary orders review of Lincolnshire trust’s decision to close hospital A&E overnight Independent reconfiguration panel will make initial assessment of whether full review is needed Trust says remains committed to fully reopening Grantham A&E ‘but only when safe to do so’ Jeremy Hunt has ordered a review ...
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HSJ LocalCCG to review £8.5m social care funding withdrawal
County council defers decision to ask health secretary Jeremy Hunt to intervene
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CommentWe'll take a fresh look at clinical leadership in the NHS
Andrew Murrison on why his all-party parliamentary group on clinical leadership and management will overcome the partial observance of Roy Griffiths’ recommendations
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NewsExclusive: Trusts given stricter instructions on reviewing patient deaths
Joint letter to trusts sets outs major reforms in how trusts review deaths All deaths where concerns are raised by family or staff must be reviewed Changes follow the CQC’s review of investigation of deaths in 2016 Every NHS trust will be required to review all patient deaths ...
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NewsRegulator to be investigated over handling of care scandal
Jeremy Hunt has today ordered an investigation into the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s handling of the Morecambe Bay care scandal.
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CommentPreparing for the impact of Brexit on health in the UK
In the aftermath of Brexit, it is essential that the NHS gain public support for the continued recruitment of clinical and scientific staff from the EU
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NewsFrancis: Top-down pressure on NHS chiefs 'depressingly familiar'
Mid Staffordshire inquiry chair warns of “increasing disconnect between staff and leaders” Sir Robert Francis describes “depressingly familiar” pressure on NHS chief executives Service “manifestly failing” to keep up with demand, he says Sir Robert warns of “existential crisis” facing the NHS amid financial challenges Sir Robert Francis ...
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NewsFrancis outlines unfinished business four years after inquiry
More still needs to be done to identify systemic causes of poor care and move away from blaming individual NHS leaders, Sir Robert Francis QC has told HSJ.
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NewsCouncil refers long running reconfiguration to Jeremy Hunt
Oxfordshire health overview and scrutiny committee refers Horton General Hospital maternity downgrade to secretary of state Committee chair told HSJ the referral was the “only solution” to the ongoing emergency downgrade four months ago Oxfordshire CCG consulting on plans to make the downgrade permanent The ongoing controversial decision ...
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NewsNegligence fee cap could deny families representation, DH admits
DH impact assessment says lawyers may be “less willing” to take on expensive cases Independent review warns of impact on patient safety if less negligence is identified QC warns changes could leave families without representation at inquests Some families might be denied legal representation for clinical negligence claims ...
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NewsDH to recruit 200 new staff after axing more than 530 jobs
Department of Health says it is likely to recruit 200 new staff Earlier this month the department confirmed 538 civil servants were to leave DH has to cut costs by 30 per cent by 2020 Around 200 new staff are set to join the Department of Health – ...
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NewsHunt receives immediate reports into child deaths in mental health units
Jeremy Hunt now receives immediate reports of any death in a children’s mental health inpatient unit, a health minister has revealed
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: The signal and the noise
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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NewsSir Mike Richards announces retirement
The chief inspector for hospitals Professor Sir Mike Richards has announced his intention to retire this year.
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NewsIllegal immigrants traced using NHS patient information
Agreement between Home Office and NHS Digital to trace illegal immigrants Home Office says requests for confidential patient information is in the public interest Deal signed in November came into effect from 1 January 2017 Confidential NHS patient information is being shared with the Home Office to help ...
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NewsHunt: Department of Health can handle Brexit
Jeremy Hunt confident Department of Health can deliver despite staff cuts He says NHS workforce will rely on EU immigration in the short term Health secretary says he does not know if he will be in the room during Brexit negotiations The Department of Health has the capacity ...