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Where next for London’s integrated care systems?

Richard Murray outlines the findings of our recent research into the development of integrated care in London, and considers the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and potential legislation on the future of partnership working.

By Richard Murray - 22 February 2021 4-minute read

Peering through the gloom: the near and medium-term future for public health funding

After a turbulent year, what’s next for public health funding in England? Dave Buck outlines how economic and political changes mean the future is still uncertain.

By David Buck - 19 February 2021 3-minute read

The hunt for good leadership in social care

Where does good leadership in social care exist? Richard Humphries reflects on the search he and Nicholas Timmins undertook to find an answer.

By Richard Humphries - 11 February 2021 4-minute read

What enabled rapid digital change in primary care during the Covid-19 pandemic?

Primary care adopted digital technology at pace during the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. Beccy Baird reflects on research looking at why and how this was possible – and how positive changes can be sustained.

By Beccy Baird - 10 February 2021 3-minute read

A tale of two Acts: the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and their interface

Helen Gilburt shares her research into how mental health and social care professionals make decisions around whether to detain people with mental disorders under the Mental Health Act or the Mental Capacity Act – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards. Her research uncovered a range of understandings and misunderstandings which impact on practice.

By Helen Gilburt - 9 February 2021 4-minute read

Find and Treat: taking health care on to the streets of London

Increasing access to health services for people experiencing homelessness can mean offering services in an innovative way. Aamena Bharmal reflects on her time with one such service.

By Aamena Bharmal, GP Specialist trainee - 5 February 2021 4-minute read

Collaboration, respect and humility: directors of public health responding locally to Covid-19

How have directors of public health been involved in the local response to the Covid-19 pandemic? Deborah Fenney and Clair Thorstensen-Woll outline some of the ways they’ve worked with wider system colleagues to support local communities.

By Clair Thorstensen-Woll, Deborah Fenney - 29 January 2021 5-minute read

Recovery and then renewal: the innovation imperative for health and care

How can the health and care system support staff to recover from the Covid-19 crisis? Michael West and Suzie Bailey discuss the building blocks for recovery – and how the system then moves to renewal.

By Suzie Bailey, Michael West - 29 January 2021 7-minute read

Student nursing numbers: good news at last?

Last year saw the reintroduction of the maintenance grant for student nurses and an expansion in the number of places on courses. David Maguire considers the impact this is having on the number of new trainee nurses and the existing workforce

By David Maguire - 22 January 2021 4-minute read

General practice and the Covid-19 vaccine: putting local relationships at the heart of the vaccination programme

As the Covid-19 vaccine rollout gathers pace, Beccy Baird considers what has allowed general practice to meet the demands of this ambitious programme, and how community partnerships will be key to reaching those in need.

By Beccy Baird - 22 January 2021 4-minute read

Making an impact: small and medium-sized voluntary sector organisations’ responses to the Covid-19 pandemic

How are small and medium-sized voluntary and community sector organisations responding to the Covid-19 pandemic? With flexibility and agility – and with their communities’ needs at the heart of their responses.

By Jo Davies, Chief Executive, WILD Young Parents Project, Andrew Wallis, Chief Executive, Unseen, Joseph Jeffers, Chief Executive, ASKI, Martin Bisp, Chief Executive, Empire Fighting Chance, Mike Rose, Business Development Lead, Maundy Relief, Nahid Rasool, Chief Executive, Shantona Women’s and Family Centre, Helen Jones, Chief Executive, Leeds GATE - 14 January 2021 5-minute read

The NHS estate backlog grows again

New NHS Digital data on the state of the NHS estate reveals the backlog maintenance cost has increased once again, so how should new capital funding be prioritised? Siva Anandaciva outlines the impact of the estate on patient care, and highlights four key issues for consideration.

By Siva Anandaciva - 12 January 2021 4-minute read

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2020: the health policy year in 12 charts

The wheels of health policy turn quickly. So, as 2021 begins Siva Anandaciva looks back at the key health policy moments of 2020 to consider the challenges and opportunities that the year brought.

By Siva Anandaciva - 1 January 2021 26-minute read

Health and care in 2021: what can we expect?

In this first blog of the new year, Richard Murray outlines the key challenges and opportunities facing the health and care system in 2021.

By Richard Murray - 1 January 2021 5-minute read

The waiting game: what's happening to hospital waiting times?

The health White Paper sets out a significant set of reforms for the NHS. We plan to follow the evolution and implementation of these changes and assess their impact.

By John Appleby - 3 December 2010

Should clinicians be responsible for the population as well as individuals?

Do clinicians have a responsibility to the health of the population as well as to individuals? Anna Dixon argues that GPs need to focus on public health issues.

By Anna Dixon - 2 December 2010

Lessons from Seattle: dealing with the challenge ahead

Liz Thiebe discusses the Seattle Study Tour and notes the lessons we should be learning about commissioning and management in the UK.

By Liz Thiebe - 22 November 2010

Is general practice losing the battle to preserve continuity of care?

Today The King's Fund published a survey of GPs that asked what they would prioritise to improve patient care in their practices.

By Nick Goodwin - 3 November 2010

What does the Big Society mean for health and social care?

The term 'Big Society' has been used to cover all manner of ideas, but many of us find it hard to define. So what are the implications for health and social care?

By Beccy Baird - 29 October 2010

Choice at the end of life: do we have time to wait?

The government last week published two new consultations on choice and information, which could have significant implications for how end-of-life care is delivered.

By Rachael Smithson - 28 October 2010

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