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NewsAnalysed: The case for changing primary care in Greater Manchester
Clinicians and commissioners are considering a controversial model for reform of Greater Manchester’s primary care
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NewsThree quarters of first wave CCGs given authorisation 'conditions'
More than three-quarters of the clinical commissioning groups which passed the national test to take on budgets have had “conditions” imposed on their authorisation.
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NewsHunt: Francis could lead to more reorganisation
The health secretary has told HSJ he expects the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust public inquiry to propose “pretty serious policy changes and potentially some structural changes”, potentially leading to more reorganisation.
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NewsBennett moots PFI buyout for Peterborough
The chief executive of health sector regulator Monitor has said he wants to examine the possibility of a public sector buyout of the huge private finance initiative contract encumbering Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals Foundation Trust.
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NewsBoards could be made to declare staff level is safe
Hospital boards could be required to publicly declare their staffing levels are appropriate at least twice a year, under plans set out in the chief nursing officers’ vision and strategy for nursing.
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NewsManchester review examines contractual levers for primary care reform
Clinicians involved in a major review of healthcare services across Greater Manchester have begun to examine how “contractual tools” could be used to encourage closer working between GP practices, HSJ has learned.
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Heart of England changes ward leaders after CQC visit
PERFORMANCE: Heart of England Foundation Trust has replaced the leadership team in one of its wards following a Care Quality Commission inspection.
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HSJ LocalNHS seeks legal advice over Mid Staffs CEO job
NHS bosses in Shropshire and Staffordshire have sought legal advice after it emerged the former chief executive of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust is working for a charity with NHS contracts.
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NewsWhistleblower helpline for doctors
Doctors reluctant to blow the whistle at work have been offered a new helpline amid fears that clinicians who speak out risk losing their jobs.
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NewsI wasn't sacked, says ex-Circle boss
The former chief executive of the first private company to take over the running of an NHS hospital has denied that he was sacked.
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NHS 111 leads to drop in out of hours activity
PERFORMANCE: Out of hours activity has fallen 8.5 per cent in Oxfordshire since the NHS 111 service was launched.
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NewsFT wins Ministry of Defence contract to serve British troops
England’s largest foundation trust has won a £365m contract to continue providing healthcare services to the British army in Germany.
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Chief nurse leaves North Yorks for Notts and Derby LAT
WORKFORCE: Julie Bolus, North Yorkshire and York PCT chief nurse, has been appointed director of nursing for the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire local area team of the NHS Commissioning Board.
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Calderdale CCG authorised with one condition
STRUCTURE: Calderdale CCG has been authorised by the NHS Commissioning Board with one condition.
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NewsCommunity physio 'first' awarded funding to spread
The first community based service for treating a common orthopaedic problem has been found to improve patient experience and reduce costs, and been awarded funding to spread nationally.
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NHS Direct awarded Buckinghamshire 111 contract
COMMERCIAL: NHS Direct has been named as the successful bidder for NHS 111 services in Buckinghamshire.
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HSJ Local
Three authorisation conditions for East Riding CCG
STRUCTURE: East Riding CCG has been authorised by the NHS Commissioning Board with three minor conditions.
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North East Lincs CCG authorised in first wave
STRUCTURE: North East Lincolnshire CCG has been authorised by the NHS Commissioning Board, with minor conditions.
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Wakefield CCG authorised with first wave
STRUCTURE: Calderdale CCG has been authorised in the first wave of decisions by the NHS Commissioning Board, with one condition.
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Epsom and St Helier uncertainty poses 'risk' to staff
STRUCTURE: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals Trust faces the risk of difficulty recruiting and retaining statt because of the uncertainty as to its future, a report said.