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NewsCoronavirus hospital plans paused over potential lack of demand
NHS England has paused a decision on a temporary hospital for coronavirus patients in the north east due to concerns over lack of projected demand, HSJ understands.
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NewsData ‘black hole’ hampering covid-19 preparations, chiefs warn
A “black hole” of vital critical care data, which is being collected by NHS England but not widely distributed, is hampering trusts’ ability to prepare for the coronavirus outbreak, chiefs have warned.
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NewsCovid-19 admissions predicted to rise by 1,000-a-day
Coronavirus hospital admissions are expected to remain at around roughly 1,000-a-day for the next two to three weeks before “stabilising”, according to the government’s chief scientific adviser.
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NewsNew drive-through testing centre opens at Ikea
A covid-19 test centre for NHS workers has opened at Ikea’s Wembley store.
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NewsPublic health directors’ plea for 111 data to track coronavirus
Public health directors are urgently calling on NHS England to share detailed local coronavirus data collected by NHS 111 with councils.
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NewsTrusts told to test staff who are in quarantine
Acute trusts have been told to set aside 15 per cent of their daily coronavirus tests for NHS key workers who are quarantining at home with others.
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NewsStevens: NHS will introduce staff testing for coronavirus next week
Coronavirus testing for NHS frontline staff will be rolled out from this weekend and expanded next week, the government and Sir Simon Stevens announced.
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NewsRapid review of PPE guidance ordered by the centre
The government’s chief scientific and medical advisers have ordered a “rapid” independent review of guidance for personal protective equipment, amid confusion and concern about what healthcare workers need for the coronavirus outbreak.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Calm before the storm
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NewsDuncan Selbie isolates with coronavirus symptoms
Public Health England’s chief executive is self-isolating with symptoms of coronavirus.
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NewsDentists told to stop routine treatment during covid-19 crisis
Dental practices have been told to suspend all routine treatment in a bid to reduce the spread of covid-19.
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NewsUpdated: Officials’ confusion over rapid home testing kits
Members of the public may soon be able to order covid-19 home testing kits, but health officials said they are not yet sure that they work.
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NewsGovernment buys 3.5m tests and promises staff checks ‘online soon’
The government has bought 3.5 million coronavirus antibody tests — with more widespread testing of NHS workers coming “online soon”, the health secretary has said.
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CommentThe Bedpan: This crisis will only become real to most once someone they know dies
This week: Ben Page, chief executive of pollsters Ipsos Mori
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NewsNHS told to ‘up its game’ in helping social care respond to crisis
Significant tensions are emerging between hospitals and care homes around patients who are ready to be discharged but have not been tested for coronavirus and also around personal protective equipment.
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HSJ LocalLondon teaching trust says non-clinical staff must go to work as normal
One of the largest teaching trusts in England has told its non-clinical staff to go into work as normal, as it continues to plan its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
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NewsNHS developing coronavirus contact tracking app
NHSX is working on a contact tracking app to trace the spread of coronavirus through the population.
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CommentMaking the case for place
Paul Burstow delineates why a place-based approach should be adopted to meet the health challenges facing the NHS and measures to make it a success
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NewsStevens: Some hospitals may only treat coronavirus patients
Some NHS hospitals may be used to exclusively treat coronavirus patients in the coming months as system leaders prepare a profound reconfiguration of NHS services to cope with the covid-19 outbreak.
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Junior doctors’ rotations paused amid covid-19 pandemic
Junior doctors’ rotations have been put on hold as the NHS continues to prepare for combating the coronavirus pandemic.