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New CCG allocations: straw men laid to rest but deeper questions remain?

NHS England have set out their thinking on how the bulk of NHS money will get to where it needs to be, and on what basis, through allocations to CCGs – David Buck shares his thoughts on this decision.

By David Buck - 17 December 2013

Putting patient safety first: how long will it take before the NHS learns from its mistakes?

Candace Imison draws on some of the inspirational stories we heard at our 2013 Annual Conference to look at how the NHS could improve patient safety by learning from mistakes.

By Candace Imison - 27 November 2013

The value of volunteering in acute trusts

Every NHS acute trust in England encourages people to volunteer – to contribute to their service and play an important part in improving patient experience. But how many people volunteer in acute trusts in England and what roles do they play?

By Amy Galea - 21 November 2013

Creating cultures that put patients first

The culture that patients are treated in is the one that we all work in, and if we are to learn from Francis and truly improve the NHS, it starts with us, says Donna Willis.

By Donna Willis - 1 October 2013

On the money? NHS England gets serious about allocations

David Buck reflects on the new terms of reference for resource allocation from NHS England, including a frank admission that it might be forced to cut some budgets to protect against instability in other areas.

By David Buck - 19 August 2013

Whither public health policy: conspiracy or cock-up?

With various announcements on public health policy last week, including the kicking into the long grass of a decision on plain packaging for tobacco, it is hard to tell whether these are signs of a change in tack in policy, the undue influence of lobbyists, or a cock-up, says David Buck.

By David Buck - 16 July 2013

Why do people find it so hard to speak out in the interests of patients?

Health care staff are usually motivated to enter their professions by a desire to make a difference for patients and service users. Why then, do they find it so hard to speak up for patients when they see care that does not meet satisfactory standards?

By Bev Fitzsimons - 10 July 2013

The government’s response to Francis: will it lead to an improvement in quality of care?

Nigel Edwards shares his thoughts on the government's response to the Francis Inquiry report.

By Nigel Edwards - 28 March 2013

The crucial role of volunteers in supporting compassionate, high-quality patient care

Volunteers are well placed to help organisations meet a number of Francis’s key recommendations, says Claire Mundle.

By Claire Mundle - 14 March 2013

Where to begin?

Where do we begin in improving public health, mental health and health inequalities? David Buck sums up the highlights of our Time to Think Differently debate on the health of the nation.

By David Buck - 14 February 2013

Why aren’t we spending money on improving health outcomes?

How can we improve the public's health? David Halpern shares his thoughts in this week's Time to Think Differently blog.

By David Halpern - 7 February 2013

Why we need to strengthen local authorities’ accountability for public health outcomes

Now that total public health allocations to local authorities has been decided, it’s time to move beyond the debate on the reforms to what matters: assuring that the resources really do improve the public’s health and reduce health inequalities

By David Buck - 30 January 2013

Have we lost the battle to improve health inequalities?

What must be done to improve health inequalities in England? We hear from Gabriel Scally on our Time to Think Differently blog.

By Gabriel Scally - 24 January 2013

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