All Health Service Journal articles in November 2024
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HSJ PartnersEducational campaigns to implement evidence-based asthma guidelines: experience from Kent and Medway
Cath Cooksey, NHS lead medicines optimisation pharmacist, Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, describes educational initiatives to implement regional asthma guidelines.
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NewsCost and safety concerns hamper crisis care
Most integrated care boards report a lack of funding is hampering the NHS’s efforts to better respond to mental health crisis incidents, rather than requiring a police response.
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NewsICS told to bring in consultants to cut spending
Another integrated care system has been ordered to bring in consultants to find ways to make further savings.
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News‘Quiet’ trust seeks ‘better brand awareness’
A specialist trust is seeking “better brand awareness” and more partnerships with other providers, as part of a new strategy as a standalone organisation.
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HSJ LocalTrust paid ex-CEO £180k after departure
The former CEO of a major hospital trust was paid around £180,000 for working on an “external programme” for five months after he stepped down, it has emerged.
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HSJ LocalTrusts sign £30m deal for British EPR
Two neighbouring Yorkshire acute trusts have announced they will procure a British-made electronic patient record in a joint deal worth more than £30m over 10 years.
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NewsICB told to pay £10m to councils after funding dispute
An integrated care board had to pay its five local authorities more than £10m after a disagreement over Better Care Fund contributions.
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Daily InsightThe mythbuster: What’s wrong with league tables?
There was much to admire in Wes Streeting’s speech to the NHS Providers conference writes Steve Black
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News‘Targeted cyber security issue’ to disrupt hospital for a week
Disruption caused by a “targeted cyber security issue” on a district general hospital is likely to go on for at least a week, it has said.
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NewsICB chief to retire to make way for ‘new era’
The chief executive of one of England’s largest health systems has announced his retirement.
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NewsLetby trust director regrets not telling police sooner
A medical director at the trust where Lucy Letby worked has admitted “we got things wrong” and regrets not informing the police sooner, an inquiry has been told.
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Daily InsightHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Deeper deficits, greater candour and non-existent pressure
Your essential update on health for the week.
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NewsAmbulance trust cuts hours on the road to curb deficit
One of the worst performing ambulance services in England is deliberately restricting the number of crews it puts on the road ahead of winter because of its financial problems.
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CommentThe NHS is drowning in recommendations
Overloaded with duplicative recommendations, the healthcare system must prioritise impactful actions, improve collaboration, and ensure meaningful implementation to enhance patient safety and restore public trust, writes Rosie Benneyworth.
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NewsBest and worst trusts on maternity experience revealed by CQC
The trusts where maternity experience has improved the most and deteriorated the furthest have been revealed by the Care Quality Commission.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Letby CEO ‘acted in good faith’
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsChair’s ‘insidious’ bullying ‘drove out trust CEO’
An acute trust’s former chief executive was driven out by “manipulative and insidious” bullying by its current chair, she has told a tribunal.
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PodcastHSJ Podcast: Directors on the stand over Letby’s murders
This week, the podcast looks at accountability in the NHS and the Thirlwall Inquiry.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Losing the plot?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West and correspondent Mimi Launder.
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CommentAmbulance chiefs must have the moral courage to tackle sexual harassment
Employers now face a legal obligation to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. A dedicated national programme, collaboration with academic institutions, and enhanced reporting mechanisms are driving efforts to improve sexual safety and rebuild trust across the workforce