All Private finance initiatives (PFI) articles – Page 6
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NewsTreasury proposes part selloff of PFI
Government proposes selloff of two revenue streams relating to private finance deals Sale of Community Health Partnerships’ “subordinated debt” could be worth £60m, HSJ understands Sale of “credit guarantee finance” lending at PFI trusts could also raise money for the Treasury The government is considering selling off the ...
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HSJ LocalConsultants prepare acute reconfiguration plans for troubled FT
EY prepares five year plan for Calderdale and Huddersfield Foundation Trust Plan will enable CCGs to launch a public consultation on service changes Process has twice been delayed but consultation expected in early 2016 STRUCTURE: A troubled Yorkshire trust has brought in consultants to draw up a reconfiguration ...
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HSJ LocalKingston Hospital to test market on part of PFI deal
Kingston Hospital Foundation Trust is likely to put its cleaning, catering and porter services out to tender.
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NewsTrusts seek more cash support and buyouts for PFIs
Several hospital trusts have told HSJ they are seeking additional support to cover the costs of their private finance initiative deals or intend to buy out the schemes.
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NewsHeidi Alexander appointed Labour shadow health secretary
Heidi Alexander has been appointed shadow health secretary by the new Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn.
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NewsNHS England launches £5m drive to improve staff health
NHS England will work with Public Health England to raise the standard of food served in hospitals and other care settings as part of a £5m initiative to boost the health and wellbeing of health service staff.
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CommentOnly together can we beat cancer
Public-private collaboration is vital to win the war on cancer
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Comment'Rent seeking' in the NHS is coming from all angles
To increase wealth without creating new wealth
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HSJ LocalTrust delays new hospital decision after forced land sale
STRUCTURE: A foundation trust that shelved plans to build a new hospital until after the election has given itself a six month deadline to decide whether to abandon the project, its chief executive has told HSJ.
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HSJ LocalPFI company could ban hospital staff from trust restaurant
Hospital staff could be banned from an NHS foundation trust restaurant under plans by one of the FT’s private finance initiative partner companies, HSJ has learned.
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CommentWhat Hinchingbrooke tells us about private sector providers in the NHS
What we can learn from Hinchingbrooke “privatisation”
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HSJ LocalTribunal to hear Great Western staff racial discrimination claims
WORKFORCE: Hospitality staff at Great Western Hospital in Swindon will be able to pursue claims of racial discrimination and harassment following a ruling by an employment tribunal.
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NewsCarter's procurement review to scrutinise temporary staff costs
A government backed review of NHS procurement has been expanded to examine the “concerning” rise in temporary staff bills, its head has revealed to HSJ.
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HSJ LocalPF2 approvals process 'not fit for purpose', hospital chief warns
COMMERCIAL: The Treasury’s approval process for the private finance 2 programme has been criticised by a hospital chief executive whose trust was forced to halt plans to build a new hospital.
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NewsStevens predicts 'incredibly tough' year for NHS
The chief executive of NHS England has warned that next year will be “incredibly tough” for the NHS, leaving areas which already have “deep problems” with little chance of recovering.
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HSJ LocalGreat Western calls in lawyers over PFI contract concerns
COMMERCIAL: The management of a South West hospital has ‘lost confidence’ in its private finance initiative service provider after it failed to maintain standards of quality and hygiene.
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NewsGovernment to put up £100m for first PF2 hospital rebuild
The Treasury has approved public funding for a £353m hospital rebuild in the West Midlands under the government’s successor to the private finance initiative
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HSJ LocalManchester trust secures £25m loan to support PFI debts
FINANCE: The University Hospital of South Manchester Foundation Trust has secured a £25m government loan to keep on top of its private finance initiative repayments, Department of Health papers have revealed.