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Doing justice to mental health in STPs

Chris Naylor looks at whether mental health is being considered carefully enough in the development of sustainability and transformation plans.

By Chris Naylor - 16 December 2016

HIV services: collaboration in a time of fragmentation

In light of a recent judicial review on the use of anti-retroviral drugs for HIV prevention, Joni Jabbal looks at the outcomes from our research into the impact of NHS reforms on HIV services.

By Joni Jabbal - 1 December 2016

Unmet need for health and social care: a growing problem?

With recent research from Age UK suggesting that 1.2 million older people are not receiving the social care they need, Anna Charles looks at how this issue appears to be slipping under the radar.

By Anna Charles - 25 November 2016

A health service on the brink: a priority in the corridors of power?

With the much-anticipated Autumn Statement next week and NHS financial pressures hitting the headlines, Chris Ham considers the political context and what lies ahead for a health service on the brink.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 18 November 2016

Listening to the chorus of concern around social care

As we publish a joint statement on health and social care, Richard Humphries considers the rising levels of concern in the social care sector about funding and quality of care.

By Richard Humphries - 8 November 2016

Should local business rates fund local public health? There’s not a simple answer

David Buck looks at the complex issue of whether local public health services should be funded through business rates, and proposes a set of conditions that need to be met before this option is pursued.

By David Buck - 7 November 2016

Overcoming the challenges to improve health and wellbeing in care homes

David Oliver considers the role of care homes in the social care sector, and the challenges that need to be tackled while seeking to improve the health and wellbeing of care home residents.

By David Oliver - 21 October 2016

Trust finances raise concerns about the future of the Mental Health Taskforce recommendations

New data shows that mandated increases in investment have failed to materialise on the front line of mental health care. Helen Gilburt considers what this means and the implications for future improvements.

By Helen Gilburt - 14 October 2016

Housing and health: ships that pass in the night?

David Buck reflects on work carried out with the New NHS Alliance to promote closer working between the health and housing sectors.

By David Buck - 20 September 2016

The childhood obesity plan – brave and bold action?

The government's long-awaited childhood obesity plan was published earlier this week. David Buck considers whether it meets expectations.

By David Buck - 26 August 2016

Local government public health budgets: a time for turning?

David Buck analyses the latest figures on local government's planned spending on public health, and considers whether the new Prime Minister might take an interest.

By David Buck - 19 August 2016

HIV is back on the front pages

Following this week's landmark court ruling on the funding of HIV prevention drug PrEP, Alex Baylis considers the complex system of fragmented responsibilities for HIV services.

By Alex Baylis - 3 August 2016

Mental health and general practice: intertwined futures

Following the recent publication of NHS England's implementation plan for The five year forward view for mental health, Chris Naylor considers the prospects for better integration of mental health care with general practice.

By Chris Naylor - 1 August 2016

Taking control of our social care system

Richard Humphries considers the findings of the annual budget survey published this week by the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), and a social care system in trouble.

By Richard Humphries - 13 July 2016

A new and powerful relationship with patients

Marcus Powell considers how, in a digital world, patients can embrace the opportunity to become partners and share in the decision-making that affects their care.

Gardens and health: it’s time for health policy to bring gardens in from the cold

David Buck discusses the finding of an independent report, commissioned by the National Gardens Scheme, on the potential benefits of gardens and gardening for health.

By David Buck - 17 May 2016

Integrating housing, health and care

Joni Jabbal considers the potential of the housing and health sectors working together to improve population health.

By Joni Jabbal - 14 April 2016

The leadership challenges of sustainability and transformation plans

Nicola Walsh considers the challenges for health care leaders tasked with developing sustainability and transformation plans, and the behavioural shifts needed to tackle them.

By Nicola Walsh - 12 April 2016

The Budget: sugaring a bitter pill for public health?

David Buck considers the implications of the recent Budget announcements for the future of public health.

By David Buck - 18 March 2016

The role of the NHS in reducing health inequalities: moving beyond fair access to care

With the publication of the first set of NHS equity indicators in January, David Buck considers what the NHS still needs to do to tackle inequalities in health.

By David Buck - 14 March 2016

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