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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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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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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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Working beneath the surface: supporting leadership in complex times

As a newly-appointed co-director of our Top Manager Programme for senior leaders in health and social care, Mandip Randhawa shares her insights into why this type of programme is increasingly necessary and relevant in today’s context.
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By Mandip Randhawa - 12 December 2018
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Volunteers in NHS hospitals: developing the infrastructure to support them is a win-win

The role of volunteers in the NHS cannot be overstated, but good management is essential to making sure they provide NHS staff with the support they need.
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By Deborah Fenney - 4 December 2018
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Developing NHS trust chief executives – where do chairs fit in?

The relationship between the chair and chief executive of NHS organisations is critical in growing the great leaders we need and that the public pay for and deserve, says Peter Lachecki.
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By Peter Lachecki - 11 September 2018
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Using technology to build a partnership of trust with patients

Chris Ham explores how technology can enable positive clinician-patient relationships and support patients to take an active role in their health and wellbeing.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 7 September 2018
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Diversity should be a strategic priority

Suzie Bailey explores diversity in the NHS – and why there is still more to do.
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By Suzie Bailey - 29 August 2018
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Getting the right leadership in place

Rt Hon Jacqui Smith argues that getting the right leadership team in place – and keeping them there – is crucial for NHS trusts.
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By Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith - 21 August 2018
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Through the eyes of GP trainees: workforce of the future

What is driving the workforce crisis in general practice? Mike Nosa-Ehima looks for answers in the results of our survey of GP trainees.
By Mike Nosa-Ehima - 16 August 2018
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The NHS app: will it work?

Matt Honeyman considers the opportunities and challenges ahead for the NHS’s national app due by the end of 2018.
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By Matthew Honeyman - 26 July 2018
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The gender pay gap: what now?

Deborah Ward explores some of the factors behind the gender pay gap in the health and care sector and what can be done to address them.
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By Deborah Ward - 14 June 2018
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How do you engage clinicians in your digital change programme?

How important is user engagement when it comes to managing digital change projects? Dr Robert Fearn, a clinician from Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explores the connection ahead of our new report.
By Dr Robert Fearn, consultant physician and gastroenterologist - 6 June 2018
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Five ways patient data is saving the NHS

Harry Evans explores five case studies of patient data being used in the NHS.
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By Harry Evans - 30 May 2018
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Transformational change in health and care: five small steps to make a big difference

Durka Dougall considers how five small steps can make a big difference in strengthening transformational change.
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By Durka Dougall - 16 May 2018
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The 10-year strategy for the health and care workforce

Which issues need to be considered when formulating the new NHS and social care workforce strategy? Here, Richard Murray gathers ideas from a recent roundtable event at the Fund.
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By Richard Murray - 9 May 2018
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