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Second NHS ‘devolution’ deal aims for 2018 launch
Work is underway on formal delegation arrangements for the second major NHS “devolution” project, with the aim of going live next April.
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NewsCouncils to set own targets for cutting delayed transfers
Councils will be told to set new targets for reducing social care-related delayed transfers, as part of new government measures aimed at speeding up discharge from hospital.
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NewsNHS England and NHS Improvement reveal joint regional restructure
NHS England and NHS Improvement have appointed two joint regional directors, in order to “test a more integrated approach” between the two organisations.
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NewsExclusive: Patient’s death reveals 'national and systemic issues' with hospital transfers
There could be “national and systemic issues” with the transfer of seriously ill patients between hospitals, the new Healthcare Safety Investigation Branch’s first report has said.
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NewsFlagship digital fund finally reaches 'exemplar' trusts
NHS England starts releasing digital funds to “exemplar” trusts after delay Acute trusts get money first, mental health exemplars will be funded later in the year First cash released to trusts from £1.3bn Paperless 2020 fund Trusts selected under the NHS’s flagship digital programme are finally receiving millions ...
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NewsBuilding defects undermine fire safety at major PFI hospital
A major teaching hospital built via one of the largest private finance initiatives in the NHS is undergoing remedial building works to prevent fires spreading after it was discovered that builders had not followed safety specifications.
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NewsDaily Insight: What the NHS is talk-talking about
The must read stories and debate in health policy
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NewsExclusive: Ex-TalkTalk chief in line to be NHS Improvement chair
A Conservative peer and former chief executive of the broadband giant TalkTalk is a leading candidate to be appointed as chair of NHS Improvement, HSJ has learned.
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NewsDepartment of Health appoints new commercial director
A procurement expert has crossed government departments to become the new commercial director at the Department of Health.
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NewsFollow NICE safe staffing guidance, says regulator
The latest batch of safe staffing advice from NHS Improvement has told NHS trusts they should follow guidelines previously drawn up by NICE.
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NewsNational IT chief points to tougher line on cyber security
Trusts will likely face stricter cyber security standards after the WannaCry attack, while there may be additional funding to help improve resilience in some areas, a national NHS IT chief has said.
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NewsChair and chief to leave reconfiguration row CCG
The two senior leaders of one of the largest clinical commissioning groups are leaving the roles, they have announced.
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First trust prosecuted by CQC pleads guilty to safety failures
Southern Health pleaded guilty to failing to provide safe care and treatment Patient broke their neck after climbing onto roof The trust had done “nothing sufficient to prevent” incident despite warning signs Southern Health Foundation Trust has pleaded guilty to a causing a patient life-altering injuries through safety ...
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NewsCMA launches investigation into major trusts merger
Competition regulators have launched a formal inquiry into a long-mooted merger which would form one of the largest acute trusts in the country.
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NewsSocial care overspend doubles, say directors
“Difficult decisions” are required over further cuts to adult social care services despite extra funding, a survey of 151 councils has found.
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NewsCouncils lose confidence in integration savings
Confidence among directors of adult social care that integration with health will deliver significant savings has plummeted while more than three quarters reported NHS partners were seeking to reduce contributions to social care or continuing health care, a major survey has found.
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NewsRevealed: 37 trusts targeted to keep staff in the NHS
As part of NHS Improvement’s efforts to reduce the numbers of staff leaving the health service 37 trusts have been chosen to receive targeted support from the regulator.
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NewsExclusive: Regulator takes action to tackle workforce crisis
NHS Improvement launches nationwide staff retention programme Leaver rates for all clinical staff groups are rising, adding to the NHS’s workforce crisis Forty trusts initially targeted for support More than 30 NHS trusts are to be given targeted support from NHS Improvement to help stem the rising tide ...