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HSJ KnowledgeManaging stress in the NHS – the legal perspective
It is normal to feel some degree of stress at work and employers can avoid compensation claims by giving reasonable support, says Andrew Craggs
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NewsHSJ survey: How closely do you work with local government?
In light of the new government’s commitment to closer collaboration between NHS organisations and councils, HSJ and our sister title Local Government Chronicle would like to find out how much joint working there is at present.
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NewsGPhC appoints communications chief
Hugh Simpson has been appointed as the new director of policy and communications at the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).
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HSJ KnowledgeEssential items for your NHS recession survival kit
The lean thinking needed during hard economic times is an eye opener for better management, says Phil Kenmore
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NewsLansley halts maternity unit closure
Plans to close a maternity unit in the North West have been put on hold by the health secretary.
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NewsUnion leader calls for action to fight cuts
A senior union leader has called for an emergency meeting of the TUC to plan a campaign of industrial and political action against expected cuts in the pay and pensions of public sector workers.
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NewsPublic pay and pensions squeeze 'fair'
Prime minister David Cameron has said that it was “fair” that public sector workers should face a pay and pensions squeeze in this week’s emergency Budget.
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NewsLocum efficiency drive could save £6m, says report
Scottish hospitals could save £6 million a year if they used locum doctors more efficiently, a public spending watchdog has said.
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Blogs
Time to acknowledge NHS managers' crucial role
After 13 years of institutionalisation under the previous administration and now having to respond to a crisis largely not of their making, now would be a good time to acknowledge the crucial contribution of managers in leading the future changes. Changes that will have human consequences for many people including ...
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NewsOperating framework: management costs to be slashed by £220m this year
The government has published its revised NHS operating framework, setting tough goals for reducing management costs and removing key performance targets.
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CommentSheila Williams on coping with change in the NHS
Change is a constant, whether we want it or not. So when change arrives on our doorstep, as it most certainly is about to do, we need to bring all our emotional intelligence to bear on the situation, so we can adjust and help others to adjust accordingly.
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HSJ KnowledgePatient experience
In a Department of Health Statement on May 17, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said: “Knowledge of patient experience is essential for understanding how best to improve care. I don’t intend to be locked away in an ivory tower. That’s why in addition to my other duties I will routinely read ...
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HSJ KnowledgeBack office cost reductions
Providing FHS administrative services is part of primary care trusts’ role and includes maintaining contractor performer lists, paying primary care contractors, maintaining population databases and administrating screening programmes. Many PCTs use shared service arrangements to deliver these services.
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HSJ KnowledgePartnership working and the flu pandemic
The H1N1 pandemic never reached the intensity feared, but the emergency response set in place has strengthened partnership working.
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NewsConsultant loses £1m Barts damages claim
A consultant anaesthetist who claims his back was injured after he was knocked unconscious by a theatre light during an operation has lost his £1m High Court damages claim.
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NewsRobot hospital workers testing under way
A fleet of robots is to carry out day-to-day tasks at an NHS hospital, it has been revealed.
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NewsNHS patient data security 'concerning'
Data security measures currently in place at NHS trusts and other medical facilities are a “concern”, according to the Information Commissioner’s Office.
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HSJ KnowledgeHow to take control of difficult conversations
Avoiding difficult conversations will only allow the underlying problems to fester, writes Alec Grimsley
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NewsSHA's role in chief executive sacking under review
The “approach and behaviour” of NHS South West regarding the sacking of a trust chief executive is to be investigated in a review ordered by health secretary Andrew Lansley.
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Blogs
Daft or just too unpopular to contemplate?
Last time I checked people were still becoming unwell seven days a week.