Community services procurement contract up for tender

By Lee Peart 14 February 2025

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB is seeking a new provider of community health services in West Lancashire.

ICB secures neurology services provider

By Lee Peart 14 February 2025

Bespoke Healthcare has been awarded the contract to deliver neurology services for Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB from 1 April 2025.

Report highlights 'inconsistent' SEND experiences

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

A local area partnership report has highlighted ‘inconsistent experiences and outcomes’ for young people with SEND.

Health providers lack consistent safety management approach

By Lee Peart 13 February 2025

A report has found there is no consistent approach to managing safety risks when patient care spans multiple providers.

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CQC develops ICS framework to address inequalities

By Lee Peart 12 February 2025

A self-assessment and improvement framework has been developed to help ICSs address health inequalities.

NHS leaders call for overhaul of 'broken' capital regime

By Lee Peart 11 February 2025

NHS leaders have called for an overhaul of the ‘broken’ capital regime to boost productivity.

MPs witness Isle of Wight model of health and social care delivery

By Lee Peart 07 February 2025

MPs from the Health and Social Care Committee have visited the Isle of Wight to explore its model for the provision of health and social care.

ICB and three trusts placed on national recovery programme

By Lee Peart 07 February 2025

One ICB and three trusts in Lancashire and South Cumbria have been placed on NHS England’s national recovery support programme.

ICS reports £26m financial deficit

By Lee Peart 06 February 2025

Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICS has reported a financial deficit of £26.4m for the year to date (April to December 2024).

'More work to do', councillor responds to SEND petition

By Lee Peart 29 January 2025

Nottinghamshire County Council’s cabinet member for education and SEND, Cllr Ben Bradle, has acknowledged there is ‘more to do’ on SEND provision.