We unearthed new details of sewage leaks and ceiling collapses at NHS hospitals in the same investigation

Worrying indicator of how repair backlogs can impact care

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Mid & South Essex FT not expected to hit targets over cancer treatment waits, or year-long elective waits

Revealed in final draft of 25-26 annual plan:
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More than £5m has been spent on an inquiry into mental health deaths in Essex so far, @hsj.co.uk can reveal

Families have been waiting for answers since one was first launched in 2021, with hearings still ongoing

New story: www.hsj.co.uk/mental-healt...

When will promised 'new hospitals' be built?

I've seen letters to trusts (via FOI) that give slightly different dates than announced for wave two schemes

Looks like Watford & Leicester are front of queue

CEO of Mid & South Essex FT says staff results are reflective of 'extremely challenging' financial position

Mid and South Essex FT has received two of the worst scores in the 2024 staff survey for an English NHS trust

First is the percentage of staff who often think about leaving (42%)

Second is the proportion of staff who would recommend as a place to work (35%)

Dark blue is trust score: