News – Page 1356
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NewsRise in patients waiting for treatment
The number of patients forced to wait more than 18 weeks for NHS treatment has risen slightly, according to new figures.
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NewsRegulator found safety concerns at half of hospitals and care homes
The Care Quality Commission had concerns about safety and care at half of NHS hospitals and care homes providing nursing last year, reveals its latest report on the state of health and social services in England.
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NewsFlory blames HCC for delay in action over Mid Staffs
The deputy chief executive of the NHS has admitted the Department of Health should have acted sooner over failings at Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust, but blamed the Healthcare Commission for not warning them of the seriousness.
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NewsPeers take aim at Health Social Care Bill
Peers have fired an early warning shot across the government’s bows over controversial health care reforms.
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NewsExclusive: fifth acute trust says it is considering private franchise management
A fifth hospital trust has said it will consider private franchise management.
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Zero MSA breaches in Augsust at Frimley Park Hospital
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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No mixed sex breaches once again at East Kent Hospitals
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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Continued success on mixed sex wards for Ashford and St Peter's
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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Queen Victoria Hospital records zero mixed sex breaches
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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Continued mixed sex success for Western Sussex Hospitals
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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Royal Surrey County continues mixed sex success
PERFORMANCE: The trust this month again recorded no breaches of the Department of Health’s guidelines on mixed sex accommodation.
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Bradford District Care Trust seeking foundation status
STRUCTURE: Bradford District Care Trust has begun consulting on a foundation trust bid.
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Northumbria and Newcastle FTs public clash over new hospital plan
STRUCTURE: Professionals and representatives of Northumbria Healthcare Foundation Trust and the Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust are publicly disputing the case for a proposed new hospital.
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Primary care guru joins Guy's charity
WORKFORCE: Professor David Colin-Thomé, who was national clinical director for primary care for nine years, has become a trustee of the south London foundation trust’s charity.
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St George's paediatric medicine losing £4m to £5m a year
FINANCE: A report seen by the HSJ reveals the south London acute is losing up to £5m a year, largely down to excess non-elective admissions.
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Clinical commissioners talk mergers in Pennine Lancashire
STRUCTURE: Clinical commissioning groups across Pennine Lancashire are discussing potential mergers, the primary care trust’s chief executive has reported.
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NHS Blackpool nearly £1m under-spent by July 31
FINANCE: At the end of July the primary care trust was showing a year-to-date under-spend of £929,000, its latest finance report shows.
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HSJ LocalWorcestershire gains new chief exec
WORKFORCE: Penny Venables has been appointed to lead the Alexandra, Kidderminster and Worcestershire Royal Hospitals, replacing John Rostill who has retired.
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NewsDH: Clinical senates will not ‘interfere with or constrain’ CCGs
The Department of Health has confirmed clinical senates – proposed new networks of clinicians – will not “interfere with or constrain clinical commissioning groups”.
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NewsDH launches 'engagement exercise' on social care policy
The government has embarked on a major consultation designed to involve patients, providers and professionals in re-designing social care.