Facilitating technology adoption in the NHS: negotiating the organisational and policy context – a qualitative study – NHS National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)  This study investigated the organisational and policy context for the adoption and implementation of clinical technologies, because this context may present barriers that slow – or even…

Stevens calls for NHS staff slimming drive – HSJ Article  Junk food could be off the menu in hospital canteens and overweight doctors and nurses encouraged to take part in weight loss competitions, under plans floated by Simon Stevens. Contact the Library & Knowledge Service to request this article or Phn.…

TDA investigates why winter pressures have continued into summer – Health Service Journal  The NHS Trust Development Authority has launched an investigation into the ‘unexpectedly high’ demand for acute services that has seen ‘winter’ pressures continue into the summer. Major reorganisation of specialist cancer and cardiac treatment approved -Health Service Journal A reorganisation…

People’s experiences of leaving hospital or care Healthwatch is exploring new ways of conducting an inquiry. Unlike standard public inquiries, this investigation would be led by people with direct experience of unsafe discharge. Healthwatch wants to hear people’s experiences of the discharge process and learn what can be done to improve…

Hunt dismisses Keogh trusts’ finance struggles – HSJ Article  Lack of money is no excuse for poor care, the health secretary has insisted after HSJ analysis revealed trusts placed in special measures following the Keogh review predict a collective deficit of almost £140m this year. RCN infection prevention and control…

Survey of health managers on the future of the NHS – Institute of Healthcare Management (IHM)  This survey of IHM members reveals that over half (53.7%) of health and social care managers signalled doubt that greater integration of health and social care will take the pressure off the NHS. Other key…

NICE annual review 2013/14 The NICE Annual Review 2013/14 has been published providing a snapshot of work undertaken during the past 12 months.  The report reflects on a year, in which the main challenge has been to maintain and build on the relationships created with the NHS and local government in clinical…

Our foundation trust’s got talent – HSJ Article North Tees and Hartlepool Foundation Trust has piloted the NHS Leadership Academy’s Talent Conversation Guide after facing a pressing need to make the most of its staff’s potential. Contact the Library & Knowledge Service to request this article or Phn. 01704 704202…

Planned care waiting list in ‘danger zone’ – HSJ Article The waiting list for planned care has exceeded the 3 million mark, while emergency admissions are continuing to rise, the latest activity data shows. Contact the Library & Knowledge Service to request this article or Phn. 01704 704202 NHS finances infographic…

NHS England Chief offers local government leaders radical new health and social care integration option – NHS England High-need individuals to be offered ability to control their own blended NHS and community care, in partnership with voluntary sector. The NHS will offer local councils across England a radical new option in which…