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NewsGMC chief 'had no choice' over appealing manslaughter doctor case
The chief executive of the General Medical Council has said he believes he had no choice but to appeal the case of a doctor convicted of manslaughter to the High Court.
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NewsNHS England moves to clear up flu vaccine confusion
NHS England has moved to try to clear up confusion over flu vaccines for next winter, following concerns that a better approach last year could have reduced pressure in hospitals.
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NewsDHSC refuses to explain where bulk of extra £540m comes from
The Department of Health and Social Care has declined to explain how it is funding the bulk of the £540m of additional funding for the NHS next year.
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NewsGovernment announces £150m extra social care allocation
Housing and communities secretary Sajid Javid has announced he will provide an additional £150m for adult social care services in 2018-19.
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NewsExclusive: Ian Dalton criticises 'unrealistic' A&E plans
The chief executive of NHS Improvement has called for an end to “unrealistic” planning for emergency admissions to hospital, arguing that new money for the NHS will not “make it to patients” if demand is underestimated.
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NewsJeremy Hunt announces review of medical manslaughter
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has announced a national review into the application of gross negligence manslaughter in healthcare.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: Clearing the deficit, take three
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get the health service back in the black.
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NewsExclusive: Five more GP practices to join hospital trust
An acute trust leading a new care model vanguard is set to take on the running of five further GP practices this year.
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: Five years after Francis, how far have we come?
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under the radar stories.
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NewsTrust given two-year contract after private provider collapse
A two year patient transport contract was awarded to an ambulance trust, after it said it would not otherwise be able to provide short term support, it has emerged.
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NewsTrusts face cyber attack inspections amid widespread weaknesses
Trusts with lax data security are receiving additional unannounced inspections, as regulators try to patch security vulnerabilities in the wake of the Wannacry cyber attack.
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NewsDaily Insight: A resolution for Messrs Stevens and Hunt
HSJ’s round up of the day’s must read stories and debate
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CommentMaking poor diabetes care a thing of the past
The diabetes CCG Improvement and Assessment Framework, alongside the transformation funding, means that commissioners are now better equipped to tackle the disease. By Chris Askew
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NewsBid for new inquest after child death 'cover up'
The attorney general is considering granting a second inquest into the death of a three year old boy who died at Stafford Hospital after three independent experts have backed his parents and cast doubt on the original investigation.
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CommentSplitting up general practice services won't always work
Fragmentation of general practice services will jeopardise the value that it delivers to patients and the NHS, notes Rebecca Rosen
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NewsTrust expects to miss control total deficit by £30m
A south eastern trust is predicting a deficit worth over £56m – more than double its original plan and 15 per cent of its total income – after being hit by lower elective income and losing a payments dispute with local commissioners.
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NewsEight CCGs contemplate merger
Kent and Medway’s eight clinical commissioning groups are developing a “single strategic commissioner” and could potentially merge from next year.
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NewsCounty council under immediate spending controls
Northamptonshire County Council has issued a section 114 notice imposing immediate spending controls on the local authority.
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HSJ InteractiveTransforming services across STPs and ACOs for true population health
It is important to develop the clinical, mobile technology that will enable health economies to break down organisational barriers and improve outcomes. By Beverley Bryant
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LeaderA very NHS compromise
The planning guidance is based on a new compromise between Simon Stevens and Jeremy Hunt, but it underlines the fundamental problems afflicting the NHS, writes Alastair McLellan.