Regulator criticises ‘passive and unwieldy’ STP
Full story in The HSJ, 8 February 2018 A sustainability and transformation partnership had “not begun to function effectively” when … Read more
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NHS Data reveals, Closing Walk-In Centres Could Heap Even More Pressure On A&E Units
Full story in the Huff Post, 7 February 2018 The continued closure of walk-in centres could increase pressure on A&E … Read more
Campaigners hail victory as ‘back door privatisation’ NHS bodies are delayed
Daily Mirror – 7 February 2018 NHS campaigners have hailed victory after a reform they claim could be a … Read more
STP pays consultancy firm over £6m to cut budget
Full story in Pulse, 5 February 2018 Health and social care leaders in Kent and Medway paid over £6m to … Read more
Campaigners in Kent stage demo over stroke service proposals
Full story from the BBC News, 3 February 2018 Campaigners have staged a protest in Margate against proposals to change … Read more
The Cornwall Partnership NHS foundation Trust urged to make improvements by CQC
Full story at The Herald 2 February 2018 The Care Quality Commission has ordered The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation … Read more
Critical care services to leave the Isle of Wight under CCG plans
Full story in the HSJ, 31 January 2018 Critical care services are set to be moved from the Isle of … Read more
Campaigners urge independent experts to take a closer look at HRI plans
Full story in The Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 31 January 2018 Campaigners from Hands Off HRI have directly urged health experts … Read more
Manchester ACO contract delayed amid fears of ‘unrealistic deadlines’
Delay for Manchester ACO contract amid fears of ‘unrealistic deadlines’ Full story in the HSJ, 30 January 2018 HSJ reports … Read more
War of words over planned changes at Corby Urgent Care Centre
Full story in The Northamptonshire Telegraph, 30 January 2018 Members of an action group set up to save Corby’s Urgent … Read more