On this episode we discuss an HSJ investigation that revealed an increasing number of trusts are facing cash shortages that are bubbling over into late payments to suppliers. We discuss why this is a symptom of a problem and what it says about the financial pressures providers are under this year.
We also talk about a concerning rise in inpatient deaths at Essex Partnership University Trust, which is already subject to a statutory inquiry into at least 2,000 deaths. This latest development emerged in the same week as the inquiry heard evidence and considers interim recommendations.
