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New CCG allocations: straw men laid to rest but deeper questions remain?

NHS England have set out their thinking on how the bulk of NHS money will get to where it needs to be, and on what basis, through allocations to CCGs – David Buck shares his thoughts on this decision.

By David Buck - 17 December 2013

Carry on prescribing: who is responsible for co-ordinating patients’ medication?

People are now taking more drugs than ever before, but who is responsible for ensuring each patient’s prescriptions are appropriate?

By Duncan Hockey - 29 November 2013

The value of volunteering in acute trusts

Every NHS acute trust in England encourages people to volunteer – to contribute to their service and play an important part in improving patient experience. But how many people volunteer in acute trusts in England and what roles do they play?

By Amy Galea - 21 November 2013

The new GP contract is but a small step towards a better future for primary care

The new GP contract is a small step in the right direction, but it falls far short of the rebirth of general practice. Much more needs to be done to transform primary care and ensure it meets the needs of patients and populations in future, says Chris Ham.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 15 November 2013

Reforming primary care: culture must trump the rules

Candace Imison reflects on the future of primary care conference, highlighting examples of good practice in delivering high-quality, patient-centred primary care.

By Candace Imison - 20 September 2013

You can't get the staff these days: the shifting NHS workforce

In light of our September 2013 quarterly monitoring report, James Thompson investigates the reasons behind the recent decline in the NHS hospital and community health service workforce in England.

By James Thompson - 18 September 2013

On the right track? How HealthPathways are improving care in Canterbury, New Zealand

How have HealthPathways improved referral management, communication between health professionals and quality outcomes in Canterbury, New Zealand? Nick Timmins looks at the evidence in his new blog post.

By Nicholas Timmins - 12 September 2013

The NHS workforce: how do we balance cost-effectiveness with safety?

Professor James Buchan explores how NHS reforms have affected the health and social care workforce, and the importance of maintaining the balance between safety and cost-effectiveness.

By James Buchan - 3 September 2013

Let’s hear it for allied health professionals

It is impossible to deliver effective care without the crucial contribution of highly trained allied health professionals. Yet, whenever the quality of health care is debated, these vital staff are written out of the conversation.

By David Oliver - 8 August 2013

Why we cannot afford to be pessimistic about CCGs

The future of clinical commissioning groups hinges to a large extent on the support they receive from local GPs, says Chris Naylor.

By Chris Naylor - 22 July 2013

Developing GP federations: will clinical commissioning stand in the way?

Central to the RCGP's new vision, The 2022 GP, is the proposal that GP practices come together as federated or networked organisations. But can GP federations develop alongside CCGs?

By Candace Imison - 2 July 2013

Show us your data, doctors

Ninety-two doctors have been in the news recently over their decision to opt out of the government's plan to publish outcomes data for named consultants. But is publishing outcomes like this the right thing to do?

By Catherine Foot - 20 June 2013

Health care innovations in the United States: what lessons are there for the NHS?

How do US organisations provide high-quality person-centred care? And what lessons can be drawn for the NHS, local authorities and the third sector?

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 3 June 2013

There’s nothing quite like being there

All senior civil servants will now be expected to spend the equivalent of four weeks a year with staff and patients in health and social care organisations. But will this lead to a more patient-centred culture?

By Jo Maybin - 28 May 2013

A matter of meaning

One of the most effective things NHS leaders can do is to help people see how their work matters or help them articulate for themselves what contribution their work makes, says Liz Saunders.

By Liz Saunders - 14 May 2013

Clinical commissioning groups: a north-south divide?

The hard work and long hours put in by GPs and managers in setting up CCGs have, so far, paid off. All 211 CCGs have been authorised to take control of their commissioning budgets from the beginning of April.

By Chris Naylor - 25 March 2013

How are health and wellbeing boards shaping up to their new responsibilities?

As implementation of the government’s controversial health reforms draws near, Richard Humphries looks at how health and wellbeing boards are shaping up.

By Richard Humphries - 20 March 2013

Delivering the workforce of the future

Vijaya Nath sums up our discussions on the future health and social care workforce, and looks at the impact of leadership, technology and the shifting patterns of care delivery.

By Vijaya Nath - 14 March 2013

Revalidation: opportunity or challenge?

Revalidation has been a popular topic in our leadership work with medical directors, GPs and consultants – so what have we learnt so far?

By Vijaya Nath - 23 January 2013

A guide to the NHS Commissioning Board’s Everyone Counts

The NHS Commissioning Board has issued its ‘planning guidance’ to the 211 clinical commissioning groups (CCGs) that are to take control of local budgets from April. So what message does it send to CCGs?

By Anna Dixon - 8 January 2013

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