South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 920
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HSJ Knowledge'All part of the NHS family': in celebration of support staff
Non-clinical staff can make patients’ lives better and safer – and clinicians’ work easier, writes Daloni Carlisle in the run-up to HSJ’s Provider Summit from 19-20 April
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HSJ KnowledgeTransforming the cycle of cancer care
How can the NHS break the negative cycle of cancer care caused by a focus on containing short term costs?
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HSJ Knowledge
Hospital set to turn 'patient journey' theory into practice
Daloni Carlisle explains how a training programme will demonstrate to Serco facilities management staff the impact their work has on those in their hospital’s care
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NewsExclusive: Former NHS Digital chief defends record on data sharing
NHS Digital’s former chief executive defends its record on patient data sharing He praises progress and urges successor not to “throw everything up in the air” Andy Williams dismisses concerns about Home Office data sharing agreement NHS Digital’s recently exited chief executive has defended the organisation’s record on ...
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More CCGs risk deficit after care home price hike
Commissioning leaders fear funded nursing care price hike could push more CCGs into deficit FOI requests reveal CCGs estimate the rise cost them £152m in 2016-17 Price hike from £112 to £156.25 a week was announced by the Department of Health last year and backdated to April 2016 DH ...
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CommentMobilising our ‘Hidden Army’ for better environments, value and care
Evidence shows that happier patients get better more quickly – and that supported staff make fewer mistakes, writes Ian Crichton
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HSJ LocalSecond Keogh review trust goes back in special measures
One of the original Keogh review special measures trusts, United Lincolnshire, rated inadequate Concerns raised about quality, safety, leadership and governance Trust waiting for health secretary’s decision on plans for A&E reconfiguration United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust has become the second of the original 11 trusts placed in special ...
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NewsDaily Insight: High profile cancer contract abandoned
HSJ’s round-up of Monday’s must read stories
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NewsFlagship £690m cancer procurement abandoned over financial fears
Staffordshire CCGs unable to award £687m cancer prime provider contract Privately led consortium unable to convince CCGs the contract was financially viable Decision follows the collapse of the UnitingCare Partnership contract in 2015 A controversial tender for cancer services in Staffordshire worth £687m has been abandoned after a ...
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NewsNew regulator chief pledges to improve handling of NHS complaints
New health ombudsman pledges to listen to concerns about service Rob Behrens replaces former ombudsman Dame Julie Mellor Dame Julie resigned after revelations by HSJ in 2016 The new head of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has pledged to listen to concerns about the way the watchdog ...
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NewsNHS England warns CCGs against propping up trust bottom lines
NHS England has warned local commissioners that offer providers extra income to deliver their financial targets – and therefore trigger an incentive payment – could be “personally” scrutinized by national officials.
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HSJ Local'Outstanding' hospital granted semi-autonomy from trust
Evelina London will be in control of its own £185m budget New 18-bed cardiac ward and a 10-bed high dependency unit to open in January 2018 Extension will make the hospital “significantly bigger than twice the size” it is now A top teaching trust has granted semi-autonomy to ...
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HSJ LocalCancer network to move treatment into the community
Non-surgical cancer treatment to be shifted into community settings Cancer network is waiting to hear if it has been granted £6.5m from NHS England Redesigned clinical pathways have so far yielded mixed results Three London trusts have agreed to redesign their cancer services to try to improve patient ...
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HSJ KnowledgeDon't panic: what healthcare leaders need to know about cybersecurity
Three IT experts give Claire Read the rundown on everything from cyber attacks to the dangers of human error
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Sir Bruce stepping down, Mackey interview and a 'Mexican standoff'
Your essential update on the week in health
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Expert BriefingWhat's New in Care Models: Farewell to the vanguard era
The final instalment in our regular briefing on new in care models and progress of the Five Year Forward View. By integration lead David Williams.
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GMC warns against 'unreasonable withdrawal' over IR35
The General Medical Council has warned that any locum doctors engaging in “unreasonable withdrawal” from work could exacerbate pressure on health services and potentially risk patient safety.
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HSJ LocalTrust chief executive stands down ahead of CQC report
Chief executive of Isle of Wight Trust steps down ahead of CQC report Improvement director has been appointed Trust had struggled over the winter The chief executive of England’s only fully integrated hospital, mental health, community services and ambulance provider has stepped down ahead of the publication of ...
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NewsHurley Group practice put in special measures
High profile GP partnership has practice rated inadequate by the CQC but the group is appealing the decision Hurley Group is led by NHS England primary care director Arvind Madan, who is also listed as partner for the group All Saints Practice in East London criticised for patient access ...