A chain of CEO secondments in the North East exposes deeper questions about stability, succession planning, and the NHS’s ability to navigate change.
Staff shortages are putting patients at risk and threatening the government’s goal of shifting care out of hospitals.
With £3m a year going to a US IT giant, the debate over integration, value for money, and interoperability is far from over.
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A new recruitment initiative aims to smooth the path into the NHS for newly qualified staff, but its success will depend on long-term commitment.
Alan Milburn calls for a shift in perspective, with the NHS working alongside public and private providers to deliver care.
The ICB’s £42m plan to cut up to 400 jobs promises long-term savings, but its success depends on short-term sacrifices and careful execution.
Section 117 aftercare costs have risen 42% in two years, exposing pressures on Integrated Care Boards and the need for sustainable solutions.
Think tanks warn that recent reductions are driven more by data removals than clinical gains: raising concerns that ministers are painting a rosier picture of NHS recovery than the reality supports.
