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NewsCancer board dominated by national officials
Nearly two-thirds of the members of the reformed “independent” national cancer board are NHS England or Department of Health and Social Care officials, HSJ has learned.
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NewsLeaders ‘disconnected’ from front line at high-secure hospital
Bosses at a trust being investigated for corporate manslaughter have been criticised by a regulator, which found care and patient dignity failings, and a “disconnect” between senior leaders and frontline staff at its high-secure hospital.
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NewsHigh repeat surgery rates under review at five trusts
At least five trusts are reviewing their rates of repeat breast cancer surgery after recording levels significantly above the maximum expected level, HSJ has learned.
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NewsMinisters hire economist to scrutinise cancer performance
Health economist Anita Charlesworth will independently co-chair a “reformed” National Cancer Board, seven months after the government’s cancer plan promised a body “accountable for delivery” of its commitments.
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NewsExclusive: Trust admits to harming 200 patients
Almost 200 patients suffered harm after a major teaching trust failed to manage its neurological waiting lists effectively, HSJ has discovered.
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NewsGovernment adviser pushes for patient safety probe
Wes Streeting and the government’s maternity adviser are urging a safety body to consider investigating the NHS’s handling of a “severe yet poorly recognised” condition which can cause “life-changing harm”.
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News16 trusts ‘streamlined’ towards advanced FT status
Sixteen trusts are entering a “streamlined” application process to become advanced foundation trusts, NHS England has announced.
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NewsThree dead after hospital failed to stop rogue consultant
Patients with lung disease suffered harm or died after treatment was repeatedly delayed or replaced with alternatives which had no evidence base, an independent review has found.
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NewsCEO warns against ‘top slicing’ acutes for ‘well meaning’ neighbourhood schemes
Large acute trusts are shouldering unreasonable risk because their funding has been “top sliced” to pay for “well meaning” but unproven “neighbourhood health” schemes, a leading London CEO has told HSJ.
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NewsTop trust ‘struggling’ with tariff reform
A top-performing trust’s CEO has said it is “struggling” with the impact of NHS England’s financial reforms – which it argues are “disproportionately” affecting organisations providing specialist care.
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NewsHospital launches overseas marketing drive to offset referral slump
A leading cancer hospital has mounted an international campaign to bring in more private patients after it saw a significant drop in the number of referrals from Kuwait.
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NewsHospital closes beds due to Iran war
A children’s hospital is closing beds and theatres because the Iran war is stopping private patients travelling from the Middle East.
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NewsStaff Survey: Best community, specialist and ambulance providers for staff
Which community, ambulance and specialist providers receive the strongest recommendations from staff as a place to work? HSJ has analysed the 2025 NHS Staff Survey results.
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HSJ PartnersImplementing the Rare Diseases Action Plan: learnings from amyloidosis care
Networked models of care have the potential to provide better access to specialist care for rare diseases in the NHS. The government committed to establishing an innovative networked model of care for amyloidosis in the England Rare Diseases Action Plan 2024.1 Successful roll-out could address inequities in care for amyloidosis ...
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NewsClash over top trust’s controversial service move
Controversial plans by a top trust to relocate specialist children’s heart and lung services have drawn “continuing concerns” from several neighbouring providers.
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CommentWe need shared accountability for neurology care
The publication of NHS England’s neurology service specification represents a pivotal opportunity to transform care for millions, but success depends on sustained local leadership and implementation beyond organisational boundaries
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HSJ PartnersClinically led, patient first: Redefining specialist care in dermatology
When lead clinician Andrew Morris reflects on the origins of the Sussex Community Dermatology Service (SCDS), one principle has guided every decision: putting the patient at the centre.
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NewsChair makes way for joint leadership
The chair of England’s smallest trust is to stand down next month, as it prepares to enter into a “strategic partnership”.
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NewsCommunity, ambulance and specialist providers most recommended by staff
Which providers receive the highest recommendations from staff as a place to work? HSJ has analysed the full results of the 2024 NHS Staff Survey for community, ambulance and specialist providers.
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NewsTrust CEO makes sudden move to ICS
The chief executive of a specialist trust is leaving with immediate effect to join an integrated care system, the provider has announced.