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HSJ LocalThree trusts merge departments in efficiency drive
Procurements chiefs are hoping collaboration between three acute trusts will lead to millions of pounds of savings, after winning permission to set up a “cluster”.
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HSJ LocalRegulator clears landmark teaching hospitals merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has cleared the planned merger of two major teaching trusts in Manchester.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: NHS staff's personal details made public by data breach
Hundreds of junior doctors’ personal details were mistakenly published online by an NHS trust.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Battered CCG must prove it’s worth it
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England from Lawrence Dunhill
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HSJ LocalTrust sees improvements after launching 'just culture' movement
An NHS mental health trust has seen improvements in the amount of disciplinary action and assaults on staff after developing a “just culture” approach to investigating incidents.
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HSJ Local'Battered and bruised' CCG chair resigns
The chair of under fire Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group has resigned, saying he has felt “battered and bruised” over the last few weeks.
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HSJ LocalDirector referred to CQC after trust investigation
An NHS director who agreed an “irregular” payoff deal with a Morecambe Bay midwife has been referred to the CQC by his trust following an investigation.
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HSJ LocalCCG bosses told their pay is 'significantly higher' than peers
NHS England is to update its guidance on pay for clinical commissioning groups after a review found “significantly higher” remuneration levels at Liverpool CCG.
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NewsDevo region generates extra £150m after 'very strong' financial performance
The Greater Manchester health economy delivered a “very strong” financial performance last year, generating £150m of investment funding for the region.
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NewsHSJ Patient Safety Awards honour Manchester terror attack staff
NHS staff who were part of the response to the Manchester Arena bombing were honoured by the great and the good of the health service at HSJ’s annual Patient Safety Congress last night.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Taking a risk on procurement law
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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HSJ LocalServices set for closure rated 'outstanding'
Specialist mental health services which are due to be closed by NHS England have been rated “outstanding” by the Care Quality Commission.
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HSJ LocalTrust reveals why it sacked its chief executive
A hospital trust in the north west has disclosed brief details of the “gross misconduct” which resulted in its chief executive being sacked.
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CommentWhy Getting it Right First Time is easier said than done
GIRFT has the potential to improve clinical performance but it must overcome a couple of stumbling blocks first, writes Nick Timmins
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HSJ LocalCompetition authority 'looks to clear' landmark trust merger
The Competition and Markets Authority has accepted that financial pressures on the NHS have “dampened the role of competition”, and says the impact on patient choice of the proposed merger of two large teaching trust in Manchester is “likely to be limited”.
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HSJ LocalCCG vice-chair resigns after pay rise review uncovers 'weak governance'
The vice-chair of Liverpool Clinical Commissioning Group has resigned after an investigation into pay increases uncovered weaknesses in governance and management of conflicts of interest.
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HSJ LocalAward winning CCG finance director joins acute trust
The finance director of a clinical commissioning group in Greater Manchester has been appointed to the same role at the local acute trust.
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HSJ LocalVanguard extends training programme into neighbouring regions
Vanguard expands mental health crisis simulation training from North East into two more regions North East and North Cumbria Urgent and Emergency Care Network invested £200,000 to create the training The scheme will now be rolled out in north Yorkshire and Cumbria for £10,000 An urgent and emergency ...
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HSJ LocalLong-running contract row settled by trust and CCGs
Mid Cheshire Foundation Trust and CCGs were unable to agree a deal on 2016-17 or 2017-18 contracts Expert determination, organised by regulators, ruled in April over the dispute The agreement has not been released but the trust described the result as “satisfactory” The dispute over a multimillion pound ...
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Expert BriefingVAT risk for major Manchester contract
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill