All Health Service Journal articles in March 2021 – Page 11
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NewsNHSE launches new intervention regime for struggling providers and health systems
The NHS will divide providers, commissioners and health systems into one of four ‘segments’ that determine the level of scrutiny and intervention they receive from regional and national teams under a proposed new oversight framework.
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NewsUptake leaps among final vaccine ‘priority’ cohorts
Around a quarter of 50-54-year-olds were given a first dose of the covid vaccine in the space of a week, according to new figures from Public Health England.
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NewsDaily Insight: Marching to a different beat
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNational agency boss to step down
NHS Digital chief executive Sarah Wilkinson is to leave her post this summer after four years in the job.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: ‘Our levels of trust are a million miles away from what we need’
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentCowper’s Cut: The PM’s hymn to greed marks an unhappy anniversary week
Andy Cowper shares his insights on the hot topics of the past week.
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NewsTrust CEO quits after investigation uncovers ‘really concerning’ governance failings
The long-serving chief executive of a community and mental health trust has resigned, amid official reviews into allegations of multiple financial and governance failings, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalInterim chair appointed at finance scandal trust
An East Midlands trust in the middle of an ongoing investigation into financial mismanagement has appointed an interim chair for the next year.
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CommentThere is no such thing as a perfect digital strategy
A good digital strategy is about inspiring people to transform services and create alignment, writes Greater Manchester Mental Health FT’s Gill Green
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HSJ PartnersPatchwork Health unveils revolutionary approach to healthcare staffing with launch of new rostering solution
Patchwork Health is today introducing ‘Outcomes-Based Staffing’ - the paradigm shift set to transform healthcare staffing, made possible by the launch of a new rostering solution.
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NewsTrusts drop business rates battle against councils
Eleven NHS trusts have dropped a long-running bid to pay business rates at a discount usually reserved for charities, according to the Local Government Association.
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NewsRebuild of PM’s local hospital pushed up priority list without announcement
Two hospital rebuilding building projects — including one in the prime minister’s constituency — have been promoted into a group of trusts being prioritised for major capital investment.
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NewsNew health promotion unit to use Singapore-style rewards to prompt people to be healthier
The new unit for national health improvement and promotion will use Singapore-style incentive schemes involving the private sector to encourage people to eat healthily and exercise more, HSJ understands.
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NewsDaily Insight: Leadership pangs on the peninsula
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News‘Deeply disappointed’ minority ethnic leaders demand NHSE ensure diversity in top ICS roles
A group of senior leaders from minority ethnic backgrounds have expressed a ‘deep sense of disappointment’ at the lack of progress being made to address racial inequalities in the NHS.
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NewsTest and Trace chief in line to take CEO role at NHS agency
The chief information officer of Test and Trace is in line to become the new interim chief executive of NHS Digital, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ InteractiveHow the NHS can get back on track after covid
As the NHS tackles the backlog of elective referrals and emergency attendances, an HSJ webinar sponsored by Four Eyes Insight and Prism Improvement looked at how to make the best use of existing staff and facilities – and drive up productivity. Alison Moore reports
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Kicking the can down the road
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector — contact me in confidence.
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NewsNHSE orders trusts to meet government commitment on free parking
NHS England has reiterated to trusts they must permanently offer free car parking to night shift staff and some patient groups from next month, amid concerns some will fail to meet government commitments.
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NewsCovid patients in hospital declining much faster in south and east than in north
The number of covid positive hospital patients is dropping almost twice as fast in the south and east than it is in the north.