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News‘Long covid’ clinics still not operating despite Hancock claim
The government and NHS England appear unable to identify units set up to treat ‘long covid’, contrary to a claim by Matt Hancock in Parliament that the NHS had ‘set up clinics and announced them in July’.
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PodcastHSJ podcast: What a second wave means for NHS staff
The pressure is rising again on the health service but keeping it running smoothly this winter will rely on its workforce. This week the HSJ Health Check podcast focuses on some of the biggest issues facing NHS staff right now.
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HSJ InteractiveHow can the NHS further accelerate advances in digital communication with patients?
Coronavirus has helped put digital communication with patients firmly on the agenda. But how can the NHS further accelerate those advances, perhaps shifting to a setup in which such communication becomes the default? An HSJ webinar, supported by Zesty, explored this key issue.
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HSJ InteractiveThe importance of buy-in if digital communication with patients is to prosper
If the gains made in recent months are to be consolidated and advanced, support from boards, clinicians and patients will be vital
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NewsTwo consultancies won covid contracts worth at least £19m
Two consultancy firms won contracts worth at least £19m for work supporting the government’s covid response, new contract documents reveal.
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HSJ LocalMore mental health trusts will merge with acutes, chief predicts
The development of the integrated care agenda will see more mental health providers merging with acute trusts, an experienced chief executive has forecast.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Manc devo part 2
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsStaff filmed ‘slapping and kicking’ patients
Enforcement action has been taken at a mental health hospital for women where staff were filmed slapping, kicking and emotionally abusing patients, according to a new report.
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NewsGPs asked for further support to care providers
NHS England has been asked for a “clear plan and timescale” for development during covid of its controversial scheme which aims to provide extra support for care homes.
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NewsUpdated: Trust fined after pleading guilty in first prosecution brought by CQC
An acute trust must pay more than £12,000 in court costs after pleading guilty to breaching the duty of candour in a first-of-its-kind case in the NHS.
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NewsChief executive of NHSX to speak at HSJ virtual summit
NHSX chief executive Matthew Gould will speak about priorities for the digitisation of the NHS at the upcoming HSJ digital strategy virtual summit.
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NewsTrust acts after BAME staff report ‘systematic bullying’
NHS leaders are being encouraged to have ‘difficult discussions’ about inequalities, after a trust found its BAME staff reported being ‘systematically… bullied and harassed’, along with other signs of discrimination.
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NewsCovid NHS incident level remains at three despite government alert
NHS England has confirmed the NHS incident level remains at three, despite the UK’s covid-19 alert level moving from three to four.
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HSJ LocalLeadership shake-up resolves ‘fractious situations’
The devolution structures in Greater Manchester will be reviewed and redesigned as it looks to move on from some of the ‘unrealistic expectations’ of the project’s launch, says the region’s mayor.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: New wave, new problems
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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NewsNHSX: All NHS must have shared care records in a year
All England’s health economies should have a shared care record in place by September next year, according to NHSX boss Matthew Gould.
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NewsLong-standing NHS leader to head up London people board
A long-standing NHS leader has been appointed to head up London’s new people board.
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NewsOvercrowded A&Es ‘much more dangerous now because of covid’
Emergency departments across England are suffering ‘dangerous’ overcrowding comparable with pre-covid levels - and are struggling to maintain social distancing.
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NewsHSJ Partnership Awards deadline extended
The HSJ Partnership Awards celebrate the contribution of the NHS’ suppliers to improved patient care and organisational efficiency.
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CommentGov medical advisors should resign or speak out over England’s failing covid strategy
Regulatory policies need appointment processes and employment contracts which make the freedom to speak out, a genuine independence for medics. By David Oliver