Rebecca Thomas
| Rebecca is a correspondent covering primary care and London. She previously managed the leadership section of HSJ's best practice content and assisted with the brand's commerically sponsored content. She has a background in healthcare working for St John's Ambulance. |
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NewsThird of mental health trusts did not bid for STP capital
A third of mental health trusts did not bid for any capital funding through their sustainability and transformation partnership, HSJ can reveal.
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Chief nurse leaves maternity investigation trust
The director of nursing and midwifery at a trust undergoing an investigation into its maternity services is set to leave for a new job, HSJ has learned.
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NHS staff should be offered post-trauma support - HEE
NHS organisations must give employees access to post-incident support or post-trauma counselling, a report into the mental health of staff has found.
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Trust chair to leave after MPs' concerns
The chair of a West Midlands trust is set to leave following concerns from four local MPs around the extension of her tenure.
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Hospital CEO: Leaders with 'heads down' get overlooked
A long-standing chief executive has argued NHS trust leaders are treated too inconsistently, as those who “have their heads down doing the job” sometimes don’t get enough recognition.
- Expert Briefing
Mental Health Matters: Curbing the market
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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CQC concerned about 'hundreds' of inappropriate wards
The mental health chief for the Care Quality Commission has raised concerns over “hundreds” of dormitory style beds still used in the sector, and suggested more capital funding is required.
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LD and autism profile problem worse than MH - CQC chief
Mental health is no longer the NHS’ “Cinderella”, but there are still concerns about the profile of learning disability and autism services, a Care Quality Commission senior chief has said.
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MPs 'incredulous' over trust chair's reappointment
Four MPs in Dudley have raised concerns over the reappointment of their local trust’s chair, ahead of the publication of a report into whistleblowing claims against its executive directors.
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Mental health services provider's hospital put in special measures
A major provider of inpatient learning disability and mental health services has had one of its hospitals placed into special measures by the Care Quality Commission, which raised concerns staff failed to respond to urgent requests from patients in seclusion.
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'Inadequate' trust's controversial hospital reconfiguration approved
Plans to reconfigure acute services in Shropshire, resulting in the downgrading of one A&E, have been given the green light by commissioners.
- Expert Briefing
Mental Health Matters: The C word
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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Exclusive: Trusts 'limiting access' to psychosis services
Struggling community teams have resorted to “limiting access” to services for seriously ill patients as investment fails to reach the front line, an official report has claimed.
- HSJ Local
Clearing ADHD caseload could take 5 years, CCG warns
A CCG has warned it could take five years to return attention deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment wait times to “acceptable levels”.
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Mental health trust appoints new CEO
A mental health trust in the West Midlands has appointed a new chief executive, the provider has announced.
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CCGs reveal large backlogs of death reviews
NHS England has been urged to dramatically increase its funding for reviews of learning disability deaths, as clinical commissioning groups have revealed large backlogs with their investigations
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Plans for first integrated care trust delayed by a year
The creation of the NHS’ first integrated care trust has been delayed until 2020, due to the complexity of the contractual model.
- Expert Briefing
Mental Health Matters: Assessing the long-term plan
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
- HSJ Local
Review finds 'concerns' in eight A&E deaths
A review has found “concerns” over the care of eight patients who died in a struggling emergency department.
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CQC appoints new chief inspector
The Care Quality Commission has appointed a new chief inspector for primary and integrated care.
