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How has the NHS People Plan 2020/21 influenced the future of the NHS as an employer?

As the lifespan of the 2020/21 NHS People Plan nears its end, it’s time to pause and reflect on how the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic may have shifted NHS workforce plans for the future. David Maguire considers how the Plan is shaping the NHS as an employer.
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By David Maguire - 14 April 2021 4-minute read
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How do GP trainees see their future in general practice?

Aamena Bharmal reports on the findings from the 2020 survey of GP trainees – and is optimistic about the opportunities available in primary care.
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By Aamena Bharmal - 29 March 2021
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Building primary care teams remotely

Working out how to embed new roles into general practice teams will be crucial to staff recruitment and retention. Beccy Baird considers the opportunities and challenges remote working offers for achieving this.
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By Beccy Baird - 15 March 2021 3-minute read
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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.
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By Richard Murray - 22 February 2021 4-minute read
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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.
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By Beccy Baird - 10 February 2021 3-minute read
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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.
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By Suzie Bailey, Michael West - 29 January 2021 7-minute read
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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
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By David Maguire - 22 January 2021 4-minute read
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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.
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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.
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By Siva Anandaciva - 1 January 2021 26-minute read
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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.
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By Richard Murray - 1 January 2021 5-minute read
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