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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.

By Deborah Fenney - 4 December 2018

Shedding light on service design involving patients and the public

Rich Stockley explains how good patient and public involvement requires a robust and well-designed research process, and not just hoping for the elusive ‘lightbulb moment’.

By Rich Stockley - 26 November 2018

Co-ordinating care for high-cost, high-need patients

Chris Ham considers the care models for patients with complex needs presented at the Commonwealth Fund International Symposium, and argues that clinical teams need time and resources to effectively co-ordinate the care they provide.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 23 November 2018

A short history of NHS winter funding

The NHS relies on the reoccurrence of supposedly non-recurrent winter funding, but is still kept on its toes each year wondering how much money will be available and when it will be provided. Siva Anandaciva looks at how it works.

By Siva Anandaciva - 11 October 2018

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.

By Peter Lachecki - 11 September 2018

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.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 7 September 2018

NHS performance: bad, better or both?

In light of rising demand for NHS services how should we talk about performance against targets? Deborah Ward takes a different view of the data.

By Deborah Ward - 30 August 2018

Diversity should be a strategic priority

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

By Suzie Bailey - 29 August 2018

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.

By Rt. Hon Jacqui Smith - 21 August 2018

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

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.

By Durka Dougall - 16 May 2018

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.

By Richard Murray - 9 May 2018

NHS medicines provision: a tricky balancing act

With medicines spending growing at a time of NHS funding restraint, difficult choices lie ahead for policy-makers. Leo Ewbank assesses the current situation and looks at what the future may hold.

By Leo Ewbank - 27 April 2018

How can the NHS work effectively with patients and the public?

In a guest blog for our NHS and the public project, Ceinwen Giles asks what patient involvement could mean for the NHS.

By Ceinwen Giles - 4 April 2018

Closing the gap on BME representation in NHS leadership: not rocket science

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

By Mandip Randhawa - 16 March 2018

Clinical salesmanship and better information: making the most of digital technology in the NHS

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

By David Maguire - 13 March 2018

It’s not about the money: staff engagement comes first

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

By Michael West - 7 March 2018

Social care needs political support and better workforce planning

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

By Alex Baylis - 21 February 2018

Five ways to improve junior doctor morale

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

By Bilal Sahib - 19 February 2018

Nursing student numbers: should we panic yet?

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

By David Maguire - 14 February 2018

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