All Health Service Journal articles in March 2021 – Page 2
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HSJ Local
Landmark integration contract shelved after NHS England intervention
NHS England has forced leaders in the Black Country to stop work on a landmark integrated care provider contract, HSJ has learned.
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News
Australian paramedics in ‘mass exodus’ from NHS fear
A trust is warning it faces a ‘mass exodus’ of its Australian workers because of concerns over their visa status when they return home on leave in the coming months.
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Comment
Legislation must require clinical and lay members on ICS boards
With the DHSC’s bill brought forward in Parliament, health leaders have raised concerns with the NHS Confederation which require the government’s attention, writes Lou Patten
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News
Daily Insight: Diversity gauntlet lands at Stevens’ feet
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News
Covid 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.
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News
NHSE 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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Expert Briefing
Mental 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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HSJ Interactive
How 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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News
Test 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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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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News
Daily Insight: Leadership pangs on the peninsula
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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News
New 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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News
Rebuild 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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News
Trusts 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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HSJ Partners
Patchwork 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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Comment
There 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 Local
Interim 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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News
Trust 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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Comment
Cowper’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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Expert Briefing
North 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.