All Health Service Journal articles in November 2025 – Page 3
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NewsNHS cuts £400m from integration fund as concerns grow over its future
The NHS has cut its discretionary contribution to the fund intended to drive integration between health and social care by nearly £400m, new data reveals.
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CommentOccupational therapy can save the planet
Occupational therapists are vital to a greener NHS. In this article, Jacqueline Gordon shows how OT-led care – like early intervention, digital rehab and equipment reuse – improves outcomes, cuts emissions and saves money.
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NewsGo-ahead finally given for ICB and NHSE redundancies
NHS England launched a voluntary redundancy scheme today, with integrated care boards expected to follow soon, following a much-delayed national agreement with the Treasury, HSJ understands.
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NewsCFO pleads ‘parlous state’ of trust’s finances to reduce fine for patient death
A mental health trust has been fined £565,000 over the death of a 22-year-old, a figure reduced because the judge took into account the “parlous state” of its finances.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Sadly, you can’t just scrap the BCF
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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HSJ PartnersBeyond the pilot: How NHS systems are embedding remote monitoring into everyday care
We’re at a turning point in the NHS. After years of pilots, remote monitoring is beginning to take hold at scale.
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CommentMedical specialism is contributing to NHS inefficiency
Poor patient flow is creating unacceptable bottlenecks across the NHS, with many medically fit patients stuck in hospital beds daily, but new analysis suggests the crisis is fixable through workforce reform, seven-day discharge and better management
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Expert BriefingThe Download: A regional rollout for AI
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover and Joe Talora. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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NewsMaternity unit suspended 12 times in three months
A maternity service was forced to close one of its units on 12 separate occasions in the space of just three months due to a shortage of midwives.
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NewsStreeting: ‘Uncomfortable’ redundancy delays are ‘on me’
The health secretary has said the uncertainty hanging over ICB staff has made him “uncomfortable” and that he has not resolved redundancies quickly enough.
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NewsMy tenure as NHSE CEO is a ‘live conversation’, says Mackey
The chief executive of NHS England has refused to commit to staying in the role until the organisation is abolished – expected in 2027 – but said he would do a “reasonable shift”.
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NewsFirst ‘new FT’ and IHO candidates revealed
Eight trusts are being lined up to take on a new “advanced foundation trust” status, and potentially become integrated health organisations.
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NewsBMA says trusts must cancel electives if they want help during strike
The British Medical Association has said it will not let striking doctors help under-pressure trusts unless they have already cancelled elective activity and “incentivised” other medics to cover.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Personal tragedy meets financial reality
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNew boss for £2bn hospital group
A new chief executive has been appointed to a large hospital group.
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Expert BriefingImPatient: Nothing about us without us – A reprise
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the ...
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NewsTwo trusts seek ‘united voice’ under shared chair
A community trust and its mental health counterpart are to share a chair from next year as they seek to provide “more joined-up services” and “speak with a clear, united voice”.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Strike help comes with conditions
The must-read stories and debates in health policy and leadership.
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PodcastHSJ Podcast: Wes almost says sorry
NHS England has finally launched its long-delayed voluntary redundancy scheme. In this episode, we break down everything we know so far – and the key questions that remain.
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News‘Advanced FTs’ will be able to use revenue to fund capital projects
The new advanced foundation trusts will be allowed to save up and then reinvest their revenue surpluses into capital projects, according to guidance out for consultation.