Blog: April 2012

26th April 2012 | Comments: 4
Lisa Weaks argues that it is often small community-based charities' understanding of local need and how they work across services that allows them to be so effective.
24th April 2012 | Comments: 8
As doctors are expected to play increasing roles in the commissioning and delivery, it is vital they are prepared for their increased responsibilities early on.
19th April 2012 | Comments: 7
Nick Goodwin looks at whether the Department of Health's integrated care pilots have driven improvements in the quality and cost effectiveness of patient care.
11th April 2012 | Comments: 3
What more can be done to ensure maternity safety is not compromised and mothers and babies receive the standard of care they deserve?
5th April 2012 | Comments: 13
A Public Accounts Committee report has highlighted the challenges the CQC has faced since it was set up. But are we expecting too much from a quality regulator?
3rd April 2012 | Comments: 5
One of the benefits of the UK’s primary care based system is that it keeps patients away from unnecessary admission to hospital – however it may not be succeeding.