South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 1796
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NewsFresh concerns over NHS data protection
The information watchdog has raised fresh concerns about the NHS’s ability to protect sensitive personal data, warning trusts of further fines and adverse publicity if they fell short of their duties.
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HSJ KnowledgeImproving the quality of dementia care
Better planning and a reduction in medication can improve quality of life and make savings
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CommentFace the facts on closures
If we don’t share performance information with the public, it is hard to avoid “cuts” branding
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NewsBig drop in GPs lined up for CCG leader roles
Less than a quarter of the clinical commissioning groups created under the government’s NHS reforms will have GPs as their accountable officers, an HSJ investigation has found.
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CommentIrresponsible, or a breath of fresh air?
Asda is making it easier to get a blue inhaler by cutting out the GP
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CommentThere is a Plan B after all
Public sector employment could be part of the solution to our economic woes, argues Noel Plumridge
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CommentStephen Eames: successful acquisitions
These laudable aims often act as a fig leaf for cost cutting - remember the old fable about Greeks bearing gifts
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LeaderMaking integration happen
Integration will be as important as competition, Jeremy Hunt has declared
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LeaderThe alternative to centralisation
In rural areas a different set of solutions to care delivery are being explored
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HSJ KnowledgeTake the frustration out of aspiration
A foundation degree course is offering leadership skills to neglected managers
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HSJ KnowledgeDispense with the old way of doing things
Lack of transparency in the medicines supply chain is of concern to many observers
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CommentMedia Watch: cuts, porridge and pigeons
There was a mixed bag of health stories across the nationals on Monday
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HSJ Local
New chair for one of UK's most troubled trusts
WORKFORCE: A new chair has been appointed at Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals Trust.
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HSJ Local
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals in deficit and £1.7m behind plan
FINANCE: The foundation trust’s August finance report shows a year-to-date deficit of £588,100 after exceptional items, against a planned surplus for the period of £1.1m.
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HSJ Local
Brighton board signs off business case for surgical unit
STRUCTURE: The board of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals Trust has given the go ahead for a new day surgery centre.
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HSJ Local
Four overdue patient safety alerts for Aintree
PERFORMANCE: The number of overdue patient safety alerts outstanding for the trust has dropped to four, according to latest central alerting system data.
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HSJ Local
Midwife led maternity unit opens in East Kent
STRUCTURE: St Peters midwifery-led unit opened last month at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, Margate.
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HSJ Local
NHS Gloucestershire prepares for decision on community services
STRUCTURE: Staff and residents in Gloucestershire have overwhelmingly given their support to the creation of a new NHS trust for the county’s community services.
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HSJ Local
London Ambulance appoints new chief executive
WORKFORCE: Ann Radmore has been appointed chief executive of London Ambulance Service.
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HSJ Local
Trust 'shocked' at Sir Jimmy Savile allegations
PATIENT SAFETY Buckinghamshire Healthcare, the trust that runs Stoke Mandeville Hospital, has said it is “shocked” over allegations that Sir Jimmy Savile abused children while volunteering there.