All Health Service Journal articles in September 2025 – Page 7
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Let the bidding begin
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsBonus fund led to ‘March madness’ and possible gaming in A&E
A royal college has raised fundamental concerns that an NHS England incentive scheme may have been “gamed” and that this led to what one senior figure branded a “March Madness” in urgent and emergency care performance.
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NewsChief of large ICB announces retirement
The chief executive of one of the largest health systems in the country has announced his retirement, after more than 40 years of public service.
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NewsMinisters need a mental health plan, says outgoing NHSE director
Mental health and learning disability services are not being paid enough “strategic attention” by ministers, a departing NHS England board member and former nursing leader has told HSJ.
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NewsCare assessments should stay with ICBs, NHSE told
Responsibility for continuing healthcare should stay with integrated care boards, an expert group assembled by NHS England has recommended.
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CommentThe 10-Year Plan reform risks leaving neurology behind
MS Society CEO Nick Moberly explains why we should all be concerned about rising unplanned hospital admissions for people with multiple sclerosis
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Expert BriefingImPatient: What’s changed since Bob began his work
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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NewsFirst names in DHSC’s new top team revealed
The first appointments to the combined Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England top team have been announced – but many key posts remain vacant or not permanently filled.
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Daily InsightDaily Insight: Stop the madness
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsCEO blames IT system for diagnostics slump
A chief executive has blamed his trust’s electronic patient record for the collapse of its diagnostic performance.
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PodcastHSJ Podcast: ICB chiefs jump ship
Two more integrated care board chief executives have resigned this week, the latest in a string of departures as their role undergoes major change.
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NewsCEOs urged to ‘walk the floor of A&E’ this winter
Local NHS leaders should “step up personal visibility and leadership” in their emergency care services this winter, NHS England’s CEO has said.
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Daily InsightHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Chief churn, stroke lottery and maternity probe
Your essential update on health for the week
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HSJ LocalTrust targets £10m lost from overseas patients
A hospital trust is beginning a “concerted effort” to collect unpaid debts from overseas patients amid the current NHS “financial crisis”.
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Expert BriefingOn Call: Why most trusts don’t pay the Real Living Wage
Essential insights into the latest workforce challenges facing NHS staff. Analysis on the key questions around recruitment and retention, staff wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion. By HSJ workforce correspondent Nick Kituno.
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NewsAmbulance staff arrested in deaths probe
Two ambulance workers in the South West have been arrested as part of a major investigation into six deaths, a trust and police have confirmed.
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NewsUnions withdraw from pay review process
Most of the Agenda for Change trade unions have withdrawn from this year’s pay review process and instead urged the government to hold direct pay talks.
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Daily InsightThe mythbuster: A better way for the NHS to improve
The NHS crisis stems from poor system design – real solutions require understanding and improving the flow of work, not more resources
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NewsNHSE director steps down after a decade
An NHS England regional director has stepped down after a decade in similar roles.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Losing 28 CEOs in three years
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by correspondent Mimi Launder.