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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.
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By David Buck - 17 December 2013
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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.
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By David Buck - 19 August 2013
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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.
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By David Buck - 16 July 2013
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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.
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By David Buck - 14 February 2013
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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.
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By David Halpern - 7 February 2013
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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
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By David Buck - 30 January 2013
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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.
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By Gabriel Scally - 24 January 2013
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