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NewsBullying still on the rise at troubled trust
An ambulance trust with a long history of cultural problems saw the proportion of staff reporting being bullied or harassed increase in 2023.
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NewsWhole health system’s IT goes down
An ICS is dealing with a “catastrophic” IT failure that is believed to have affected all health providers in the region.
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NewsConservatives promise to consult on disbarring managers
The Conservative Party has said it will consult on a disbarring scheme for NHS managers if it wins the general election.
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NewsHospitals harm hundreds of patients a year by misidentification
Hundreds of patients are being harmed each year because NHS organisations have incorrectly identified who they are, an HSJ investigation has found.
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NewsICB chair resigns after refusing ‘to sign off another cut’
An integrated care board chair has resigned, saying she “did not feel able to sign off on a further cut”, and warning its budget plans required “unacceptable consequences”.
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NewsHospital forced to close sterile unit after leak
A trust has been forced to close its sterile drugs production unit due to “increasing infrastructure weakness”, risking a £3m annual bill for purchasing the medicines.
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NewsLabour warned against ‘disruptive’ move to ‘bypass ICSs’
The NHS Confederation chief executive has warned Labour against “bypassing” integrated care systems in pursuit of elective care targets, if the party forms the next government.
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NewsGovernment must ‘direct officials’ to prioritise prevention, says ex-minister
Ministers must be “a lot stronger in directing officials” to prioritise prevention in health spending, a former Conservative health minister has said.
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NewsLabour U-turns on pension tax after ‘NHS exodus’ threat
Labour has U-turned on plans to reintroduce the pensions lifetime allowance, which the British Medical Association said would have triggered an “exodus” of senior clinicians.
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NewsSix trusts drop into ‘most challenged’ group
Six more trusts have dropped into the “tier 1” group for the most challenged providers for their elective or cancer performance.
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NewsCardiac surgery and maternity displaced by cyber attack
Cardiac surgery and complex maternity cases are among the work the hospitals hit by a cyber attack earlier this week have been forced to transfer to other providers, HSJ understands.
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NewsTrust’s lead governor resigns after recruitment row
A foundation trust’s lead governor has resigned and been judged by the FT to have breached its “values” and code of conduct, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Minister proposed £10 monthly ‘insurance style’ fee for NHS dentistry
A health minister has suggested citizens could pay a monthly fee — similar to an insurance scheme — to be entitled to free NHS dentistry, at recent meetings about how to solve the crisis in the service, HSJ has learned.
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NewsHSJ Digital Awards 2024: Winners revealed
Last night’s HSJ Digital Awards showcased the best in NHS technological innovation and adoption, celebrating the achievements of individuals and teams driving digital transformation in healthcare.
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NewsNational NHS body sued by provider over £4.4bn deal
NHS Supply Chain’s logistics provider is suing the agency, which it claims broke procurement rules during a competitive process for a £4.4bn contract, court papers have revealed.
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NewsRegional ‘medical rate card’ plan revealed
NHS organisations across the South West are planning a “regional medical rate card” in a bid to reduce pay for additional work.
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NewsPatient violence against staff falls to five-year low
The proportion of NHS staff who have experienced physical violence from patients has fallen to its lowest levels in five years, according to the latest survey data.
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NewsNHSE cancels £300m IT plan after legal claim
NHS England has been forced to cancel a proposed £300m framework for digitising GP services — part of efforts to recover primary care access — after being sued by a technology company, HSJ has learned.
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NewsTrust suspends treatment for premature babies after several deaths
A national study is examining whether a treatment for premature babies could cause harm, amid concerns about the deaths of four infants last year, it has emerged.
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HSJ LocalNHSE chief appointed to trust CEO job
An NHS England finance boss has been appointed chief executive of an acute trust in the North West.