Health Service Journal

Health Service Journal (HSJ) is a news service which covers policy and management in the National Health Service in England.[1][2]

Health Service Journal
EditorAlastair McLellan
CategoriesDigital healthcare news publication
FormatOnline
Year founded1892
CompanyWilmington
CountryUnited Kingdom
Based inAldgate, London
LanguageEnglish
Websitewww.hsj.co.uk
ISSN0952-2271

History

The Poor Law Officers' Journal was established in 1892. In 1930, it changed its name after the passing of the Local Government Act 1929 to the Public Assistance Journal and Health and Hospital Review,[3] then in 1948, it became the Hospital and Social Service Journal. In 1963, it became the Hospital and Social Service Review, in 1973, the Health and Social Service Journal and the Health Service Journal in 1986. It was part of a group of business-to-business titles published by the Emap group which was purchased by the Guardian Media Group in 2008.[3]

In 2008, it had an average circulation of almost 18,000 copies, most of which were by subscription.[4] It was part of a group of business-to-business titles published by the Emap group which was purchased by the Guardian Media Group in 2008.[5] In October 2015, the title's owners announced that print editions would be phased out over the next eighteen months, with the HSJ expected to be in the first tranche.[6] In January 2017, the title was bought by Wilmington plc for £19 million.[7]

In 2016, HSJ announced that it would go digital only, giving insight into every NHS sector and region. In January 2017 the title was bought by Wilmington plc for £19 million.[5]

Content

Primarily aimed at "healthcare leaders", it is widely read amongst managers and directors in the NHS. It covers subject areas including commissioning, performance, patient safety, finance, mental health and technology.

Events

HSJ runs events with senior healthcare figures on topics ranging from mental health to digital transformation. The HSJ Awards recognise and celebrate excellence and innovation in the NHS, showcasing influential leaders and workforce projects and innovations. They claim to be the largest healthcare awards in the world. In 2020, they celebrate their 40th anniversary.

Awards

At the 2013 Professional Publishers' Association awards editor Alastair McLellan was named editor of the year in the business media category.[8] In 2014, HSJ was named PPA business magazine of the year.[9]

In 2014, it was named PPA business magazine of the year.[8]

In 2017, HSJ won best online media property or brand: B2B and HSJ Solutions won best digital launch at the AOP Digital Publishing Awards. In the same year, the Professional Publishers Association awarded HSJ Solutions, Digital Innovation of the Year (Business Media) at the PPA Awards.

References
  1. "Health Service Journal | LinkedIn". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  2. "Alastair McLellan | Wilmington Healthcare". wilmingtonhealthcare.com. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
  3. "Reform of the National Health Service Chronology". Socialist Health Association. Retrieved 15 December 2013.
  4. "ABC Business Magazines Standard certificate of circulation for the 50 issues between 1 July 2007, and 30 June 2008" (PDF). ABC Business Magazines. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2008-09-04.
  5. Ponsford, Dominic (5 January 2017). "Drapers, Construction News , Nursing Times and other former Emap titles put up for sale". Press Gazette. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  6. Sweney, Marc (5 October 2015). "Emap brand to be scrapped as all its titles move digital-only". The Guardian. Retrieved 25 October 2017.
  7. Turvill, William (19 January 2017). "Media firm Ascential expects more sales soon after discharging health service magazine for £19m". City A.M. Retrieved 24 October 2017.
  8. "PPA Awards 2013: Wired and Haymarket Network among the winners". Media Week. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
  9. "PPA Awards winners 2014". PPA. Retrieved 22 August 2014.
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