Results of 'Shaping a healthier future' consultation are published
NHS North West London has published the results of the responses received during the public consultation held between 2 July and 8 October 2012 on the Shaping a healthier future programme. The...
View ArticleConsultation was not a vote; all responses are being considered
Following media coverage of the results of the ‘Shaping a healthier future’ public consultation, it is important to remember that the consultation was not a vote so it is not just about numbers. We...
View ArticleDr Foster report on hospital occupancy rates
Roger Taylor, of healthcare information company Dr Foster, was interviewed on the Today Programme on 3 December following the publication of his report on hospital occupancy rates. Taylor highlighted...
View ArticleThe King's Fund: 'Time to Think Differently'
The King's Fund has published a useful presentation which highlights changing healthcare needs and explains why we need to rethink where and how care is delivered in the future. The presentation,...
View ArticleNHS Voices: Why 2013 is the moment for clinically led service change
Professor Norman Williams explains why 2013 is the moment for clinically led service change on the NHS Voices blog.He says, "This year will hold momentous changes for the NHS as the reforms are rolled...
View ArticleThe Daily Mail - The great stroke divide
The Daily Mail has published an article on stroke care highlighting the importance of going to the most appropriate care setting, in this case a specialist stroke unit.Click here to view the full...
View ArticleJCPCT meeting papers available on this website on 15 February
The agenda and papers for the JCPCT meeting on 19 February will be available on this website from 10am on Friday 15 February 2013. A paper reference copy will be delivered to libraries and Town Halls...
View ArticleMajor decision made on the future of healthcare in NW London
The Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (JCPCT) has today (19th February) made a decision on the future of NHS services for approximately 2m people living in NW London. The Committee agreed with all...
View ArticleImperial College Healthcare welcomes decision to move forward with proposals
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust has welcomed the decision by the Joint Committee of Primary Care Trusts (JCPCT) to move forward with the plans to reconfigure health services in North West London....
View ArticleEaling Council Health and Adult Social Services Scrutiny Panel
Ealing Council has asked the Secretary of State for Health to consider the programme. This is a shame, as this process normally takes a few months and will delay implementation of much needed...
View ArticleNHS Confederation: Tough Times, Tough Choices report
The NHS Confederation, the membership body for all organisations that commission and provide NHS services, has released a report outlining four options for tackling the financial pressures currently...
View ArticleThe Guardian: Hospitals must shrink or shut, doctors warn
The Guardian has published an article quoting Dr Michael Dixon, who represents many Clinical Commissioning Groups, saying that "half of services should be moved closer to patients' homes".The article...
View ArticleEvening Standard: A&E demand is 'out of control', warns regulator
The Evening Standard has published a story on a speech made by David Prior, Chairman of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) about A&Es. Speaking at a King's Fund conference, Prior stated demand on...
View ArticleBBC News: NHS must change or face collapse
The BBC has published an article on reviews undertaken of A&Es by the College of Emergency Medicine and the Foundation Trust Network. They have called for fundamental changes to the system with the...
View ArticleChannel 4, BBC: Integrated care news
The need to better integrate health and social care has been covered in the media recently, with Channel 4, BBC News and BBC Radio 4 "Today" discussing the issue. The Channel 4 news blog focuses on the...
View ArticleThe Times: Hospitals ‘need onsite GPs for routine cases’
The Times has published an article on the review of A&Es by the College of Emergency Medicine. The college warned that pressure on A&E departments is putting patients at risk and they estimate...
View ArticleASA ruling
We are pleased that the ASA Council has now adjudicated and found that our advert was fair, accurate and did not breach any rules.We understand that health service changes can be complicated and...
View ArticleThe Times: Hospitals must close to save NHS, say doctors
The Times has published an article following the NHS Confederation’s report Changing care – improving quality.The NHS confederation report can be read herePlease read the full Times article here
View ArticleThe Times: Sometimes it’s right to tell voters they’re wrong
In a column which follows David Nicholson’s speech to the NHS Confederation, commentator David Aaronovitch writes that everyone knows that some hospitals must close to improve healthcare and...
View ArticleShaping a healthier future September newsletter
The latest Shaping a healthier future newsletter has now been published. The newsletter is part of a series designed to keep you up to date on the progress of both the SaHF programme and the work of...
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