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NewsSix ICBs chosen to lead specialised commissioning
Just one of the seven NHS England regions has yet to decide which organisation will host the patch’s joint commissioning of specialised and some other services.
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News‘New hospitals’ paired with builders for projects worth £14bn
Eleven “new hospitals” have been matched with construction firms to build their projects, valued at up to around £14bn, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Trust pleads guilty after patient fire death
A trust has pleaded guilty to fire safety offences relating to a patient’s death in a rare case where a fire service has brought a prosecution against an NHS provider, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsNew CEO for trust recovering from abuse scandal
A mental health trust that has been battling to recover from an abuse scandal has appointed a new chief executive.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Southport attack victim accuses trust of ‘cover up’ over care records breach
Hospital staff inappropriately accessed the medical records of victims of the 2024 mass stabbing at a dance class in Southport, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsTrusts expect to miss emergency care target
Four of England’s 10 ambulance trusts are expecting to miss the headline response time target for 2026-27, according to their plans for the year.
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NewsThree times more GPs leaving some ICBs
Some systems saw fully qualified GPs leave their roles at three times the rate of other patches last year, according to new figures.
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NewsCash bailouts hit £1.1bn despite falling deficit
Cash bailouts to keep trust services running have risen – despite NHS England bosses insisting provider finances have improved, HSJ has learned.
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NewsAdvice and guidance ‘adding to backlogs’, say consultants
Many medical consultants report a “mixed” experience with the advice and guidance model, saying it is “under-resourced and adding to existing backlogs”, according to research by an integrated care board.
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HSJ LocalRetired ‘top CEO’ to chair trust
A former HSJ top chief executive is set to become the chair of a mental health and community trust.
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NewsExclusive: NHSE home birth proposals spark major safety fears
NHS England is considering allowing midwives to “withdraw” services from women deemed to be giving birth at home against professional advice, HSJ has learned.
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HSJ LocalFormer trust leader arrested for perverting the course of justice
A former senior leader of the Countess of Chester Hospital Foundation Trust has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
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NewsCEO to leave major hospital group
The chief executive of a major hospital group in the North West has announced his departure.
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HSJ LocalUnqualified therapist treated patients for 10 months
An individual worked as a cognitive behavioural therapist at a trust for 10 months without having the qualifications to do so, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsCEO to depart trust battling long waits
A large trust struggling with elective care performance has announced its chief executive is leaving.
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NewsFourteen trusts rated red for ‘capability’
NHS England has rated 14 trusts “red” for “capability” – meaning their management has been unable to “grip” long-running problems.
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NewsTrust signs £53m contract after legal challenge
A hospital trust has awarded a 10-year contract worth £53m to a UK tech supplier after a legal battle.
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News33 trusts promised funding for urgent care units
The government has revealed the locations of 40 new and expanded urgent care centres and same-day emergency care units.
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NewsNearly half of 999 patients don’t need major A&E treatment
Nearly half of patients who arrive at hospital in ambulances are being discharged without needing major care, according to data obtained by HSJ.
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HSJ LocalTrust accused of ‘legal bullying’ after attempt to sue worker
A trust which took an employee to court for thousands of pounds has been accused of “legal bullying”.