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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Was ‘Devo Manc’ a success? Part 2
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalWe’ve proved hospital chains work, says CEO
The latest improvements across four acute hospitals in Greater Manchester should persuade regulators to promote the concept of “provider groups”, according to their chief executive.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Was ‘Devo Manc’ a success?
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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News‘Devo Manc’ leader accuses NHS England of fixating on A&E
NHS England and government officials pay too much attention to accident and emergency waiting times and fail to encourage local leaders to address the underlying causes of ill health, the outgoing leader of Greater Manchester’s devolution project has said.
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NewsInterim boss appointed to NHS devolution pioneer
A new interim leader has been appointed to Greater Manchester’s devolved health and care system, with a permanent replacement for Jon Rouse expected to be appointed later this year.
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NewsExclusive: NHS England spends millions to send patients private over winter
NHS England and Improvement have allocated millions of pounds to outsource elective and diagnostic work to the independent sector, in an attempt to keep waiting lists down during the winter, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalTrusts find workaround solution for failed NHS provider
The board of a failed NHS trust will be re-established because of complexities involved in formally transferring its assets — although the new directors will not be responsible for running services.
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Expert BriefingThe agenda for 2020
In this edition, North by North West outlines some the key priorities for the region in 2020.
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News‘Outstanding’ leadership trust names new chief exec
A hospital trust rated “outstanding” for leadership has appointed a new chief executive from a nearby provider.
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NewsICS cracks down on use of 2m pieces of plastic cutlery
An integrated care system is aiming to cut its use of plastic cutlery, gloves and gowns as part of wide-ranging environmental sustainability plans, HSJ has learned.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Not copying Salford
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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NewsNHS Improvement director to take up trust chief job
An NHS Improvement director has landed the top job at a recently merged foundation trust.
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HSJ LocalFT drops ‘better value for money’ IT system in £400m deal
A large NHS trust has chosen US firm Epic as its preferred bidder for an electronic patient record, despite previously suggesting a different option would give “better value for money”.
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NewsInquiry ordered after early release of patient who later killed his father
A private healthcare operator has promised to cooperate with an inquiry after a patient who went on to kill his father was released from a secure ward a month early.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Loss of status
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalFormer NHS chief executive to retire
A former chief executive of the NHS, Sir Duncan Nichol, is to retire after 56 years working in the health service.
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NewsManchester devo health chief quits
The leader of Greater Manchester’s devolved health and care system is leaving to join a local authority, he has announced.
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NewsLong-serving hospital chief takes over national agency
A former long-serving NHS chief executive has taken over the NHS Leadership Academy as interim lead.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Outsourcing, the Moors murderer, and £260k-a-year
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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HSJ LocalRevealed: Takeover will create largest mental health trust
A mental health trust in the north west is set to become the largest in England through the acquisition of a neighbouring provider.