Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
HSJ Podcast: The cash crisis coming to a head
On this episode, we discuss an HSJ investigation revealing that an increasing number of trusts are facing cash shortages, leading to late payments to suppliers. We explore why this is a symptom of a wider problem and what it tells us about the financial pressures providers are under this year.
Inquiry trust told to act on rise in inpatient deaths
Commissioners have demanded an action plan after an “increase of inpatient deaths” at a mental health trust already subject to a statutory inquiry into at least 2,000 deaths.
‘Data centre problem’ cancels clinics at multiple hospitals
A problem at a data centre owned by a US tech giant saw multiple hospital trusts unable to access their electronic patient record systems yesterday.
Electronic duty diary improves task completion and patient responsiveness
Entrant: Essex Partnership University FT
Category: Patient Safety Awards 2026/Safety Improvement Through Technology Award
Award: Shortlisted