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NewsStevens launches hospital chains 'vanguard'
NHS England will ‘test new ways’ of sustaining smaller hospitals, including ‘chains’ running acute services, in its latest vanguard programme launched today by Simon Stevens.
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HSJ LocalTrust pilot to ‘push boundaries’ on road to staff ownership
STRUCTURE: A major teaching hospital is to hive off its orthopaedic services into an ‘autonomous team’ within the trust as part of a pilot designed to improve staff performance and outcomes.
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HSJ LocalBirmingham Women’s chief to stand down
WORKFORCE: The chief executive of Birmingham Women’s Foundation Trust is to stand down.
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HSJ LocalMental health trusts reveal ‘centre of excellence’ merger plans
STRUCTURE: Two mental health trusts in the North West are in discussions over a potential merger.
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HSJ LocalMidlands FT reveals shortlist for £120m estate deal
COMMERCIAL: Two construction firms and a consultancy have made the final shortlist of an £120m deal to help a struggling foundation trust improve the efficiency of its estate.
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NewsHSJ launches its new Women Leaders Network
HSJ is launching a network to promote the talents of women in healthcare leadership roles.
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NewsVideo: Five reasons you should enter the HSJ Awards
Help HSJ spread best practice by entering the HSJ Awards.
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HSJ LocalCCG and councils launch tender for 'troubled adults' service
Hertfordshire CC is working with two districts and other local agencies on the scheme
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HSJ LocalCornish acute and mental health trusts propose merger
STRUCTURE: Cornwall’s only mental health trust and its main acute provider have begun talks to merge the organisations.
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HSJ LocalProviders for £1.8bn elderly care contract named
FINANCE: Five providers have been selected to lead the delivery a £1.8bn, 10 year contract to improve older peoples’ care in Croydon.
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HSJ LocalUpdated: Dorset acute plans include accident and emergency downgrade
STRUCTURE: The accident and emergency department at either the Royal Bournemouth Hospital or Poole Hospital could be downgraded to an urgent care centre under proposals for changes to acute services in Dorset.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trust fears for future of specialist children’s service
An acute trust that saw its adult dermatology service closed earlier this year fears its children’s dermatology service is also under threat.
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HSJ LocalUpdated: Five 'never events' spark Royal College of Surgeons review
QUALITY: Bolton Foundation Trust has asked the Royal College of Surgeons to review its services after reporting five ‘never events’ in the last year.
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NewsRevealed: High level fears over patient consent abuse
The Care Quality Commission and NHS England have raised concerns that the current system for securing patient consent for treatment is open to abuse. It comes amid allegations that some doctors have retrospectively altered consent forms, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsAnalysis: Investigation identifies consent form concerns
Investigations by HSJ have identified several cases that raise questions about the current system for securing patient consent for treatment.
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NewsStevens: Seven day services need 'disciplined phasing'
Simon Stevens has called for a “careful and disciplined approach” to the introduction of “seven day services” and other improvements to NHS services in coming years, speaking alongside the prime minister.
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NewsCare UK offloads learning disabilities services
Private provider Care UK has sold its learning disabilities services to Lifeways, an independent provider of specialist care.