All Legal articles – Page 41
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NewsCouncil warnings over 'corrosive' legal challenge by NHS trusts
A “corrosive” legal bid by 20 NHS foundation trusts for business rates relief could threaten the financial viability of some councils.
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CommentThe importance of a proportionate regulatory system
The regulatory framework needs to respond to the changing NHS system architecture with the advent of STPs and ICSs, writes Ella Jackson
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NewsNHS Improvement drops back office efficiency target
NHS Improvement has dropped a target in the Carter efficiency review for trusts to cut their back office costs, HSJ can reveal.
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HSJ LocalStaff transferred after trust withdraws from controversial consortium
A West Midlands trust has withdrawn from a controversial mental health consortium to focus on its sustainability and transformation partnership.
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NewsGender pay gaps revealed at NHS arm's length bodies
The gender pay gaps at the NHS arm’s length bodies have been revealed in new data published by the government.
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CommentDeep concerns about the ACO contract remain unaddressed
Government continues to ignore campaigners’ specific concerns, instead offer reassurances on spurious issues
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HSJ LocalTrust in legal battle to end £321m PFI contract
An attempt by a large mental health trust to terminate its private finance initiative contract due to building defects at its main hospital has resulted in a legal dispute over money it is owed, HSJ has learned.
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NewsRogue surgeon inquiry to investigate NHS private sector referrals
The way NHS patients are referred to and from the private sector by individual professionals will be examined by an independent inquiry, the government has announced.
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HSJ LocalTrust fined £2m for failings leading to two patient deaths
A trust has been fined £2m for “serious systematic” management failings that led to the deaths of two vulnerable and disadvantaged patients.
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NewsFormer trust chief ordered to repay £11,000 after conviction
A former hospital chief executive has been ordered to repay around £11,000 to the NHS or go to prison.
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NewsPolice investigating fraud against NHS suppliers
Nearly 20 NHS suppliers have been targeted by fraudsters who are using fabricated NHS documents to order and intercept expensive devices such as laptops and tablets.
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HSJ LocalSpecialist trust set for £27m STF bonus in wake of insurance claim
A specialist trust is set to receive a £27m bonus payment from regulators after a one-off insurance claim boosted its forecast surplus for the year.
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HSJ LocalTrust accuses CCGs of 'completely nonsensical' approach to contract rows
A financially struggling acute trust has accused its commissioners of taking a “completely nonsensical” approach to resolving contract disputes over three years.
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NewsWatchdog threatens 13 CCGs with legal action over 'discrimination'
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has written to 13 clinical commissioning groups threatening legal action over “discriminatory” funding policies for people with serious long term health conditions.
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NewsDHSC admits it was wrong to block vaccine compensation
The government has conceded it unlawfully prevented adults from receiving compensation if they developed complications after having a seasonal flu vaccine.
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NewsMedical manslaughter review will not consider changing the law
A review of the use gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare by Sir Norman Williams will not consider changes to the law or the autonomy of the Crown Prosecution Service.
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HSJ LocalGreen light for judicial review into A&E closure
A High Court judge has granted a judicial review for campaigners opposing the closure of Huddersfield’s accident and emergency department.
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NewsTax regulator scrutinises CCG payments to GPs
HM Revenue and Customs has been scrutinising potential attempts from clinical commissioning groups to minimise GPs’ tax payments, HSJ has learned.
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NewsNHS England given deadline for fatal hospital attack inquiry
A coroner has given NHS England less than three months to complete an investigation into a fatal attack on two hospital patients amid confusion of the investigation’s status, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalFamily of hospital attacker reveals 'dispute' over NHS England investigation
The stepdaughter of a man who attacked and killed two patients on a hospital ward was told the national review of the incident was held up by a “dispute” over its terms of reference.