Guidance on emergency cover during industrial action

Guidance on emergency cover during industrial action: Both Unison and Unite have issued guidance to their members on providing emergency cover during the planned industrial action on 30 November 2011. NHS Employers

Health secretary must reveal DOH assessment of restructuring risks - The Guardian

Health secretary must reveal DOH assessment of restructuring risks - The Guardian:

The Guardian

Health secretary must reveal DOH assessment of restructuring risks The Guardian Public interest in information about the coalition's NHS plans was more important than ministers' insistence that disclosure would impede the formulation of government policy, Graham ruled. "Disclosure would significantly aid public understanding of ... UK Lords Challenge Plans To Let NHS Be Run By Unaccountable Quango – OpEdEurasia Review Andrew Lansley ordered to reveal secret health reportEvening Standard Health and social care ''still not joined up''Public Service all 18 news articles »

Fraud by staff and patients costs NHS '£3bn a year'

Fraud by staff and patients costs NHS '£3bn a year':

The true cost of fraud to the NHS is more than £3bn a year, putting patients' lives at risk, according to a new report. The staggering figure – enough to build dozens of new hospitals – is the work of a "dishonest minority" of doctors, staff, patients and contractors, the report, to be published tomorrow, says. The Independent

Lansley warns NHS trusts not to cut services to save money

Lansley warns NHS trusts not to cut services to save money:

Health trusts are to be banned from rationing NHS operations and imposing minimum waiting times to cut costs, the Heath Secretary, Andrew Lansley, will announce today. The Independent

Recall of Loyd Grossman Korma sauces following botulism link

Recall of Loyd Grossman Korma sauces following botulism link: Preliminary tests carried out by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have identified the toxin that causes botulism from a used jar of Loyd Grossman Korma sauce. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is advising consumers who have purchased the particular batch of the product to not consume it. A full recall of this product batch has been issued and the sauce is being removed from shop shelves. Health Protection Agency

Developing the new NHS Provider Licence: A Framework Document

Developing the new NHS Provider Licence: A Framework Document: The Developing the new NHS provider licence – a framework document gives you the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the proposals relating to Monitor in the Health and Social Care Bill 2011. Monitor

Keeping Change on Track – Change Management

Keeping Change on Track – Change Management:

Keeping Change on Track, Journal for Quality & Participation, Apr2011, Vol. 34 Issue 1, p4-9

Richard Bevan

Abstract:

The article discusses several factors needed to ensure successful change. Some pitfalls to change management include unrecognized costs, limited communication and minimal involvement. The seven core factors that support successful change are clarity, engagement, adequate resources, systems alignment, leadership, communication and tracking. Assessment of status and key issues as well as creating change readiness are deemed important in managing the change process.

Northamptonshire staff can request the full-text of this paper from the Library.