London NHS organisations call for ‘whole system’ regulation
The North East London sustainability and transformation plan asks that national regulators move to a “single system” approach for areas … Read more
Revealed: Controversial NHS blueprint to overhaul Merseyside’s hospitals
NHS bosses today unveiled controversial plans for hospital mergers and A&E downgrades as a long-awaited report on the future of … Read more
NHS cuts could mean fewer qualified nurses, community hospital changes and fewer beds at JR Hospital
Reductions in numbers of qualified nurses, ‘new roles’ for Oxfordshire’s community hospitals and fewer beds in the John Radcliffe and Horton General … Read more
Plans to cut Cumbria’s health services are ‘flawed’, say campaigners
High-profile criticism of the Government’s new health reforms shows that controversial plans to cut health services across Cumbria are flawed, … Read more
Big STP plots ‘accountable care organisations’ across 2.5m patch
New “accountable care organisations” will strengthen commissioning services in West Yorkshire and Harrogate, according to its published sustainability and transformation … Read more
Sustainability and transformation plans in the NHS – The King’s Fund
Sustainability and transformation plans (STPs) have been developed by NHS and local government leaders in 44 parts of England. The … Read more
‘Secret’ new health plan to be released just days after Virgin Care awarded contract
Health bosses are to publish a “secret” new plan for regional health services – just days after Virgin Care won … Read more
Investment and support for general practice must be the focus of local STPs
The RCGP has responded to the King’s Fund report on Sustainability and Transformation Plans, published today. Professor Maureen Baker, RCGP … Read more
Gloucestershire Local Digital Roadmap needs £13.3m in funding
Gloucestershire’s STP outlines plans for technology implementation while The King’s Fund says STPs remain the best hope that the NHS … Read more
NHS cuts: How will Yeovil Hospital and Musgrove Park be affected as NHS bids to avoid £600M deficit?
Somerset’s two main hospitals are considering their options as they seek to avoid a £600M deficit by 2021 and it … Read more