South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust – Page 948
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NewsNational audits 'drain' NHS resources
Local audit network criticises increasing burden of national audit programme The annual survey of audits finds negative perception outweighs positive for the first time Concerns include lack of timely data reporting, poor methodology and incompatible IT infrastructure The national audit programme is a “drain” on hospital trusts’ resources ...
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HSJ LocalSpecial measures teaching trust gets improvement director
A major London teaching hospital rated inadequate last year has been assigned an improvement director.
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NewsDaily Insight: NHS England takes a back seat
HSJ’s round-up of the day’s must read stories and debate
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HSJ LocalFormer chair of two trusts guilty of lying to get jobs
The former chair of two NHS trusts has pleaded guilty to falsifying his qualifications in order to obtain the roles.
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NewsNHS Improvement: Trust finances hit by A&E pressures
NHS Improvement says many providers have found ways to address financial pressures but warned others have “more work to do” Many providers will have been forced to use additional agency and bank staff in recent weeks Not yet clear how much unplanned expenditure there has been Extra strain ...
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NewsHunt receives immediate reports into child deaths in mental health units
Jeremy Hunt now receives immediate reports of any death in a children’s mental health inpatient unit, a health minister has revealed
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HSJ LocalPioneering integrated care deal threatens council's finances
Cipfa finds Torbay carries excessive risk from pioneering health and care partnership
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HSJ LocalMP criticises 'remote' Simon Stevens over hospital reconfiguration
MP criticises NHS England and Simon Stevens for silence over Shropshire emergency care reconfiguration row Telford and Wrekin CCG and Shropshire CCG at deadlock over preferred reconfiguration plan Health minister said CCGs will appoint an independent chair who will have a casting vote in future disagreements NHS England says ...
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Expert Briefing
HSJ Catchup: Former CEO admits fraud, capital funding warning, and rationing row
Your essential update on the week in health
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HSJ LocalTrust names new operations and nursing director
Bradford District Care Foundation Trust has appointed Debra Gilderdale as its permanent operations and nursing director Ms Gilderdale has been stepping into the role as an interim since former chief executive Simon Large retired in August after nearly 10 years in the role She was deputy director of mental ...
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HSJ LocalTeaching trust failing to comply with end of life court ruling
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust issued with requirement notices by the CQC Half of “do not attempt resuscitation” orders seen by inspectors were incorrectly completed by staff Court of Appeal ruling in 2014 created a new legal right for patients to be consulted over DNAR decisions One of ...
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: The signal and the noise
Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern
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NewsNew consultation on future of specialist heart surgery imminent
NHS England to launch consultation on congenital heart disease services “soon” It has not publicly changed its controversial plans but said “no decision” will be made before consultation is completed Royal Brompton and University Hospitals of Leicester trusts remain at risk of losing their services NHS England is ...
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HSJ LocalHospital achieves teaching trust status
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust has achieved teaching trust status today following a public consultation.
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NewsSir Mike Richards announces retirement
The chief inspector for hospitals Professor Sir Mike Richards has announced his intention to retire this year.
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HSJ LocalConcerns for frontline services funding under new contract
Bridgewater Community Healthcare FT to take over Liverpool’s community services, after agreeing to deliver the contract on £77m of recurrent funding HSJ understands rival bidder did not believe services could be safely delivered with this amount of funding Liverpool CCG says significant savings are available through “switch off” costs ...
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NewsPatient Safety Awards: last chance to enter
The deadline to enter the Patient Safety Awards has been extended to 9am on 30 January. The awards recognise and reward outstanding practice in the NHS and independent healthcare organisations.
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NewsDaily Insight: Vasco-Knight admits guilt in fraud trial
HSJ’s round-up of the day’s must read stories and talking points
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HSJ LocalUpdated: Former trust chief faces jail after pleading guilty to fraud
A former hospital trust chief executive faces jail after she pleaded guilty to fraudulently paying her husband more than £11,000.