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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.

The ‘radical shift in approach’ towards preventive care proposed by Health Secretary Matt Hancock would align with the goals of many in the charity sector who have long been promoting prevention and early action. But will he put his money where his mouth is?

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.

Suzie Bailey explores diversity in the NHS – and why there is still more to do.

Rt Hon Jacqui Smith argues that getting the right leadership team in place – and keeping them there – is crucial for NHS trusts.

What is driving the workforce crisis in general practice? Mike Nosa-Ehima looks for answers in the results of our survey of GP trainees.

Less than a year since its underwhelming first attempt, the government has just released round two of its plan for childhood obesity. What has the government learned since the last time round and is it still pulling its punches?

Durka Dougall considers how five small steps can make a big difference in strengthening transformational change.

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.

Mandip Randhawa explores how to address inequality experienced by staff from a black and minority ethnic background in the NHS.

David Maguire shares some early findings from our upcoming report on managing digital change in health and social care.

Michael West explores the link between staff engagement, high-quality care and financial performance.

Helen Gilburt evaluates the government's plan to transform children and young people's mental health provision.

Alex Baylis calls for a more strategic approach to developing the social care workforce.

With dissatisfaction among junior doctors reaching unprecedented levels, Bilal Sahib suggests five ways of improving morale that can be implemented locally. 

David Maguire asks whether withdrawing the bursary for student nursing has resulted in more trainee nurses.

What more could the NHS do to improve flu vaccination uptake among staff? Bilal Sahib looks at the options.

Shilpa Ross and Laura Bennett consider whether organisation-wide forums are helping health care staff to address the emotional impact of their work.

Matthew Kershaw considers whether the frequency of black alerts this winter is putting staff and patients under unsustainable pressure.