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Don’t forget, we also post regular updates throughout the day on our Twitter page @sonhslks         Trusts ordered to review risk of death and harm through misplaced tubes – NHE The risk of patients having fluids or medication passed into their respiratory systems through misplaced tubes is…

Don’t forget, we also post regular updates throughout the day on our Twitter page @sonhslks     ‘Compensation crisis’ making NHS finance worse – NHE The financial crisis in the NHS is being made worse by an increase in compensation payments, new figures show. In its annual report, the NHS…

Strengthening trusts’ financial and operational performance for 2016/17 – NHS Improvement In partnership with NHS England we’ve unveiled a suite of new measures for providers and commissioners to restore financial discipline and help ensure ongoing financial sustainability for the NHS. Download the PDF: Strengthening financial performance and accountability in 2016/17…

Are we up for the challenge of the STPs? – NHE Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) have been all NHS and council leaders can talk about in recent months. But do they have what it takes to truly transform the health and social care system, and are organisations up for…

Brexit and junior doctors’ contracts: the real threats to the NHS – The Lancet (Editorial) On July 6, junior doctors in England’s National Health Service (NHS) voted 58% to 42% to reject the final contract offer from the UK Government. The rejection follows 3 years of negotiation and the first…

Stevens asks new PM for ‘public infrastructure fund’ – Health Service Journal Simon Stevens has called on the government to create a ”substantial NHS 70th Birthday Public Fund for Infrastructure”, ahead of is appearance at the Commons health committee this afternoon. Transformation funds plugging hospital deficits, say MPs – Health…

CQC: Night staff should be allowed rests to ensure safety – Health Service Journal NHS trusts should comply with guidelines on allowing doctors and nurses to rest at night, the Care Quality Commission has said. Efficiency drive key to free at the point of use NHS, says DH official –…

NHS England told to set out how specialised care fits within FYFV and deficit by October – NHE Specialised care spending is failing to stay within budget despite receiving more funding than other aspects of the NHS, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has said. The PAC report says that NHS…