News – Page 7
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NewsTrust ‘slow and bureaucratic’ in tackling deficit
A trust under NHS England’s highest level of scrutiny has been “slow and bureaucratic” in response to its poor financial position, and hampered by “diametrically opposed views” among staff, a report has found.
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News‘Foundation ICSs’ considered for 10-Year Plan
Ministers have been advised to create a “foundation” status for high-performing integrated care systems by one of their policy groups – shortly before government decided to slash 50 per cent from systems’ management costs – HSJ has been told.
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NewsThirlwall: Guilty or not there was ‘total failure of safeguarding’ at Letby trust
Lady Thirlwall has rejected calls from senior managers to pause the official inquiry into the deaths of infants at the Countess of Chester Hospital.
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NewsExclusive: Streeting brings in adviser for neighbourhood health
Wes Streeting has hired a former GP who led a review into integrated care for Labour while the party was in opposition to advise on neighbourhood health and primary care.
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NewsStaffing vital to high hear and treat rates, say trusts
Some 30,000 emergency ambulance trips could be avoided every month if trusts provided more advice over the phone, according to NHS England figures.
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NewsMaternity unit to be closed despite safety fears
An integrated care board has decided which of the five maternity units on its patch should close despite concerns from clinical leaders the move could increase deaths.
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NewsNHSE workforce bosses to leave
NHS England’s director of HR, and a senior nurse who has led work on NHS staff retention and leadership, are both leaving, HSJ has learned.
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NewsLegal costs top £4m in bank vs hospital PFI case
Legal costs in a case brought on behalf of Lloyds Bank against an NHS trust in a row over fire safety have topped £4m, HSJ can reveal.
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News‘Brutal’ cuts to ICBs and NHSE slammed by ex-health secretary
Dame Patricia Hewitt has raised “deep concerns” about the major restructure of the NHS’s central bodies – and criticised the “appalling” treatment of staff and the “absolutely brutal” manner in which the cuts are being managed.
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NewsFormer directors call for Letby inquiry to be paused
Lawyers acting for four former executive directors at the Countess of Chester Hospital have called for the Thirlwall inquiry to be paused while the criminal charges against Lucy Letby are reviewed.
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NewsPatients routinely smoking in hospitals, despite ban
Mental health patients are routinely smoking on trust premises, and do not have enough support to stop, despite the threat of tightening rules.
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NewsICB chair announces sudden departure
The chair of the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board has resigned suddenly, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: ‘Centralise tech procurement’ says 10-Year Plan advisory group
Ministers have been told to “centralise” decisions on – and purchasing of – NHS technology by one of the groups drawing up the 10-Year Health Plan, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: Pritchard takes top trust CEO role
Amanda Pritchard is to set to return as chief executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’ Foundation Trust.
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NewsMackey names new top team at NHSE
NHS England transition CEO Sir Jim Mackey has named his top team, including drafting in four more hospital trust CEOs.
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NewsHospital told it’s ‘undoubtedly causing harm’
A major emergency department described by a national team as “undoubtedly causing patient harm and distress to staff” told HSJ it believes it has started to crack some of its problems.
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NewsThe mental health trusts with most staff support
Which mental health, learning disability and MH combined providers win the highest recommendations from staff as a place to work? HSJ has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS staff survey.
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NewsCommunity, ambulance and specialist providers most recommended by staff
Which providers receive the highest recommendations from staff as a place to work? HSJ has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey for community, ambulance and specialist providers.
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NewsRevealed: The best and worst trusts to work at
Which trusts have most staff recommending them as a place to work? HSJ has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey.
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NewsNHSE innovation leader steps down
A senior director in NHS England’s transformation directorate is stepping down in the summer, HSJ has learned.