University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust – Page 8
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Expert BriefingWelcome to Deep South: G’day mate
Weekly updates and essential insight into the NHS in the South West, by Will Hazell
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HSJ LocalExclusive: Bristol acute trust eyes community services bid
COMMERCIAL: One of Bristol’s acute trusts is in discussion with a mental health trust and two social enterprises about teaming up to bid for a children’s community services contract in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.
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NewsThirty worst A&E trusts called to London summit
NHS Improvement chief raised concerns over “organisations who consistently deliver very low levels of performance” January was “a very difficult month” for A&E departments, Jim Mackey said Trusts “left in no doubt whatsoever that there needs to be a sustained improvement” The 30 worst performers on the accident ...
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NewsTrusts ask Monitor for tariff hike
Monitor has received 16 requests for tariff hikes since April 2014 Morecambe Bay has secured modified prices which should result in extra £25m per year Worcestershire Acute Trust withdrew application for “further engagement” with commissioners At least eight NHS trusts have sought to boost their income by asking ...
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HSJ LocalCCG to change constitution to prevent ‘legal challenge’
Bristol CCG constitution currently says it will bar companies from procurements if they are based offshore or engage in “improper tax avoidance” Solicitors tell CCG that if a company’s arrangements are lawful, excluding them on this basis would be “contrary to procurement law” Commissioners to seek public feedback on ...
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NewsRevealed: Trusts' estimated savings potential
By using publicly available data, HSJ has been able to closely match the methodology used by Lord Carter to produce trusts’ headline “savings opportunity” figures. Here we list the least and most efficient trusts according to the headline measure, as well as data for all trusts.
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HSJ LocalExclusive: NHS spent £3.6m on ditched trust merger
Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust and Weston Area Health Trust spent £3.6m on failed merger Taunton and Somerset spent £1.9m on professional advisers after being made “preferred acquirer” Revelations follow Simon Stevens’ criticism of time and money wasted on “flawed” acquisition processes FINANCE: The NHS spent £3.6m preparing ...
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CommentEnd Game: Farewell to the wee man of the NHS
Tim Kelsey was bid adieu with choice quotes and a curious case of 40 names
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NewsNewcastle upon Tyne trust scoops three HSJ Awards
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals Foundation Trust has scooped three prizes at the HSJ Awards 2015.
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SupplementsSupplement case studies: Steps to minimise impact on environment
What NHS organisations are doing
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HSJ LocalTaunton and Somerset takeover bid stopped
STRUCTURE: Taunton and Somerset Foundation Trust has had its bid to run a neighbouring provider halted, after national leaders decided any newly combined body would not be sustainable, it has been announced.
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NewsAnalysis: Acute trust stretch targets would cut deficit by only 16pc
The financial ‘stretch targets’ issued to acute NHS trusts would reduce their deficit by just 16 per cent, HSJ analysis has found.
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Value in Healthcare Awards: Value and Improvement in Acute Service Redesign
Value in Healthcare Awards winners for 2015
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HSJ LocalSomerset commissioners propose single health and social care budget
STRUCTURE: Commissioners across Bath and north east Somerset plan to create a pooled budget across health and social care as part of a review into community services in the region.
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HSJ LocalSmallest trust in country rated 'inadequate' for safety
PERFORMANCE: A South West trust has been rated ‘inadequate’ for safety by the Care Quality Commission.
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NewsFT finance: Winners and losers of education and training income
We reveal the biggest winners and losers of education and training income since 2012-13.
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NewsSpecialist radiotherapy overhaul could result in decommissioning
An overhaul of specialist radiotherapy services could result in a number of existing providers being decommissioned, a consultation paper published by NHS England suggests.
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NewsNHS England review calls for shake-up of children's heart surgery
An NHS England review into congenital heart disease services has called for a major shake-up of how they are provided, proposing a ‘three tier’ model of care.
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NewsValue in Healthcare Awards 2015 shortlist announced
Book your table for the ceremony on 22 September.