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A minority government: a chance for NHS leaders to seize the day?

Matthew Kershaw looks at the risks and opportunities for the NHS presented by the government’s focus on Brexit.

By Matthew Kershaw - 13 November 2017

A productive workplace is built on teamwork and a shared vision

In a guest blog, Jane Collins looks at how managers and clinicians can work together better to improve productivity and reduce waste.

By Dr Jane Collins - 8 November 2017

Clinical leadership – moving from good will to good practice

Durka Dougall looks at the areas in which clinical leadership can make a difference as the health and care system evolves, suggesting that a more strategic and comprehensive approach is needed to meet modern-day needs.

By Durka Dougall - 31 October 2017

London calling: health and inequalities in the capital

Kathy Johnson explores the London Programme: a co-ordinated programme of development work and grant giving set up by the Fund in 1979 with the aim of improving health care in the capital.

By Kathy Johnson - 25 October 2017

Falling number of nurses in the NHS paints a worrying picture

Richard Murray considers the falling number of nurses and health visitors in the NHS.

By Richard Murray - 12 October 2017

Streamlining the organisation of the NHS without a top-down reorganisation

Chris Ham makes the case for aligning the work of NHS Improvement and NHS England.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 19 September 2017

The future of NHS commissioning: no map or clear destination

Ruth Robertson asks how CCGs will be affected as accountable care organisations/systems and sustainability and transformation plans/partnerships are layered on top of an already complex NHS landscape?

By Ruth Robertson - 18 September 2017

Clinical artificial intelligence: on the brink of a digital revolution?

Hugh Harvey, Clinical Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analysis Researcher at King's College London, looks at the potential that artificial intelligence offers for transforming frontline health care.

By Hugh Harvey - 30 August 2017

Learning from human guinea pigs: creating open, supportive organisational cultures

Alex Baylis looks at how far research ethics have come in 50 years and reminds us of the importance of creating organisational cultures that put patients first and support staff to do the right thing.

By Alex Baylis - 25 August 2017

When it comes to public sector pay, caveat emptor

Siva Anandaciva suggests that while ending the public sector pay cap may mean a fairer wage for NHS staff, it won’t be enough on its own to solve the health sector’s workforce challenges.

By Siva Anandaciva - 3 August 2017

Why we shouldn't panic about nursing students... yet

With a shortage of qualified nurses in England already a cause for concern, David Maguire considers whether the decision to scrap the NHS bursary scheme is likely to exacerbate the problem.

By David Maguire - 25 July 2017

Realising the potential of allied health professions

In this guest blog, speech and language therapist Joanne Fillingham makes the case for a stronger leadership role for allied health professionals (AHPs).

By Joanne Fillingham - 20 July 2017

Shared data paves the way for creating accountable care systems

Harry Evans considers why getting the technology right will be essential if accountable care systems are to succeed.

By Harry Evans - 10 July 2017

Health and social care after the election: what issues still need attention?

The political tumult of recent weeks seems to be subsiding and a second snap election appears less likely – for now. Leo Ewbank asks what the new political environment might mean for health and social care.

By Leo Ewbank - 30 June 2017

Championing quality and seizing improvement opportunities: are we getting it right?

Durka Dougall argues that improving quality of care for patients and delivering better value care are often two sides of the same coin.

By Durka Dougall - 28 June 2017

Social care: who cares?

The 'dementia tax' debacle was one of the turning points of the election campaign. Nicholas Timmins asks whether all proposals for reforming social care are now a dead letter for this parliament given the government's lack of a majority.

By Nicholas Timmins - 14 June 2017

Commissioning: barking up the wrong tree?

Faith in the purchaser/provider split as a key driver for reform is fast dissolving, argues Nick Timmins.

By Nicholas Timmins - 5 June 2017

Looking for needles in haystacks: population health and the manifestos

David Buck assesses the parties’ commitments to both public health and the wider policies that are so important to improving population health.

By David Buck - 5 June 2017

General election 2017: who will be most generous to the NHS?

Ahead of the election, Richard Murray looks at the parties' offers on funding the NHS.

By Richard Murray - 2 June 2017

Cross party parity on mental health

Helen Gilburt explores the prominence of mental health in the Conservative, Labour and Liberal Democrat manifestos.

By Helen Gilburt - 1 June 2017

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