All articles by Nick Carding – Page 16
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West Country Chronicle: Chiefs’ fears over staycation wave
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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Trusts and ICSs will have until April to develop carbon neutral plans
NHS trusts and integrated care systems will have until April next year to develop plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions, HSJ has learned.
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Ethnic minority staff faced regular ‘discrimination and microaggressions’, report reveals
Attempts in a health economy to address inequality experienced by NHS patients and staff from an ethnic minority have had “limited effectiveness”, according to an external review.
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Hancock brings in top GP to help save controversial ‘data grab’
Matt Hancock has asked a leading GP and the UK’s top statistician to help NHS Digital’s data-sharing programme, which was delayed after backlash from professional bodies and privacy groups.
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Ministers bow to NHS pressure to delay GP data scheme
The government has delayed going live with a new data-sharing scheme by two months, amid warnings from its project lead that ploughing ahead risked “losing public and professional trust” in the NHS’ handling of patient data.
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‘40 new hospitals’ trust puts new IT system ahead of building
An acute and community trust, which has been allocated money as part of the “40 new hospitals” programme, is prioritising buying a new electronic patient record ahead of rebuilding its estate.
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CCG awards £1.6bn ‘integrated care partnership’ contract
An acute trust plans to create an integrated care partnership with a not-for-profit company after winning a £1.6bn contract for community, mental health and social care services.
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ICS prescribes Amazon’s Alexa to patients
An integrated care system has piloted prescribing patients Amazon devices to act as digital health assistants.
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Claims around protecting care homes from covid ‘complete nonsense’, says Cummings
Dominic Cummings has said official claims around care homes being protected from covid-positive patients who were discharged from hospitals last year are “complete nonsense”.
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Trust acts after 'inappropriate' payments to board members
An acute trust is taking “remedial action” after an external investigation found thousands of pounds had been “incorrectly” paid to board members, HSJ can reveal.
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The Download: The rebirth of care.data (sort of)
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week by senior correspondent Nick Carding.
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West Country Chronicle: The NHS is failing to diagnose Devon’s autistic children
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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Ex-teaching trust CEO joins NHS property quango
A former teaching trust CEO who quit amid financial turmoil, plus a recently departed acute chair, have become directors at NHS Property Services.
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Just one trust has applied to take its buildings back from centre
A government policy designed to let trusts take ownership of the buildings in which they provide services has been largely ignored, says the CEO of the NHS property quango.
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Controversial NHS property quango may need ‘additional funding’ to balance books
The CEO of the government’s NHS property company has told HSJ it may need “additional funding” from outside if it is to be lifted out of debt.
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UPDATED: Simon Bolton appointed NHS Digital CEO after Treasury pay row
NHS Digital has confirmed Simon Bolton as its new interim CEO, after the appointment was held up following a dispute over pay with the Treasury.
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Timeline: Simon Stevens in the NHS
Since joining the NHS in 1988, Sir Simon Stevens has undoubtedly had one of the biggest influences on the health service in the last few decades. Here, as he announces his departure from NHS England, HSJ looks at Sir Simon’s career and highlights some of the most significant moments during ...
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NHS staff ‘tremendously anxious’ over data sharing, says new national leader
Data sharing principles established during the covid-19 pandemic should be retained for the future, the new national data guardian has told HSJ.
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‘Commercial’ approach needed to maximise value of NHS land being stifled by centre, says Naylor
A return to central control and a focus on system working is stifling the ‘commercial’ approach needed for the NHS to maximise the value of its land and buildings, Sir Robert Naylor has told HSJ.
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NHS Property Board ‘unable’ to make important decisions, says outgoing government adviser
The NHS Property Board lacks influence and the ability to make important decisions, according to the NHS leader whose landmark report led to its creation.