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Public satisfaction with the NHS rose sharply in 2019 – why?

Dan Wellings and John Appleby consider how staff satisfaction, patient experience and recent funding announcements may have influenced public satisfaction with the NHS.

By Dan Wellings, John Appleby - 3 April 2020

Responding to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak: the dark side and the brighter

Nicholas Timmins considers the role of memory – and its absence – in the response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and reflects on the tools at our disposal to overcome it.

By Nicholas Timmins - 31 March 2020

Covid-19: why compassionate leadership matters in a crisis

Suzie Bailey and Michael West examine why compassionate leadership matters now, in a time of global crisis, more than ever before and how leaders can best support those health workers and carers risking their own health and wellbeing in the fight against Covid-19 (coronavirus).

By Suzie Bailey, Michael West - 30 March 2020

Homelessness, health and housing: joining up services

Nicholas Pleace at the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York considers how housing and health can better support those sleeping rough, through collaboration between the two sectors, strong leadership and a willingness to listen.

By Nicholas Pleace - 18 March 2020

What does the 2020 spring Budget mean for health and care?

The Chancellor used the Budget to give the NHS and public services funding to deal with the effects of coronavirus. Siva Anandaciva looks at this and other measures affecting health and social care.

By Siva Anandaciva - 13 March 2020

Responding to the evidence on inequalities in health: what's needed now?

David Buck calls for action after two reports on public health highlight the need for progress around health inequalities.

By David Buck - 11 March 2020

Learning the lessons from Grenfell: ‘our stories and our voice’

The Grenfell tragedy and its aftermath have revealed that public sector organisations do not always adequately serve local communities. In this guest blog, authors from Grenfell United reflect on the importance of sharing stories and real engagement at all levels to build trust and ensure meaningful support.

By Fatima Elguenuni , Robyn Doran, Bellal Elguenuni, Natasha Elcock - 9 March 2020

Cardiovascular disease and population health: thinking beyond the hospital ward

What role do doctors have to play in improving population health? Aseem Malhotra considers the responsibility they have not only to their patients, but also to their hospital, the wider NHS and the population as a whole.

By Dr Aseem Malhotra - 5 March 2020

Looking ahead to the Budget: what should we expect for health and care?

Ahead of the Budget on 11 March, Sally Warren considers what should be included to enable the new government to deliver on its manifesto commitments, from NHS infrastructure and staffing, to social care and public health.

By Sally Warren - 4 March 2020

The reality of leading for population health: starting with A, B, C

Where’s the best place to start when thinking about population health? Durka Dougall shares some learning from the Fund’s work to date.

By Durka Dougall - 3 March 2020

Is it time for a new National Beds Inquiry, or a national policy decision?

Does the NHS need more beds or fewer beds to meet current and future needs? Siva Anandaciva sets out what might help to resolve the debate.

By Siva Anandaciva - 28 February 2020

Social care can’t cope alone with the cost of the living wage

The rise in the national living wage will stretch adult social care beyond its limit, says Simon Bottery. More money – and a more strategic approach to the social care workforce – is needed.

By Simon Bottery - 27 February 2020

What can we learn from the updated GP contract?

After an intense debate between NHS England and the BMA, an updated GP contract has finally been agreed. Richard Murray outlines four reasons why the contract marks a significant moment for health and care in general as well as general practice.

By Richard Murray - 21 February 2020

What does the 2019 NHS Staff Survey truly tell us about how staff needs are being met?

Michael West looks at what the results of the latest NHS Staff Survey tell us about staff experiences of autonomy, collaboration and competence and considers the importance of meeting these needs.

By Michael West - 19 February 2020

‘Our NHS people matter’ – five years of the Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES)

As the fifth annual Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES) data report is published, Yvonne Coghill, Director of the WRES Implementation Team at NHS England, looks at race equality progress over time.

By Yvonne Coghill, Director of the WRES Implementation Team at NHS England - 14 February 2020

How can health and care services better support people who sleep rough?

People who sleep rough experience significantly worse health outcomes than the general population and face barriers to accessing services. Julia Cream reflects on her visit to Street Health, a project successfully reaching and supporting people sleeping rough in Mansfield.

By Julia Cream - 14 February 2020

It’s the Year of the Nurse, but will 2020 see nursing student numbers recover?

The NHS currently has almost 44,000 nursing vacancies in hospitals. Will recent measures help address the current nursing workforce crisis?

By Mitalee Pisavadia, NHS Graduate Management Trainee - 7 February 2020

Diversity in the medical workforce: are we making progress?

Despite improvements in gender and ethnic diversity in the NHS workforce, progress has been slow for increasing the social diversity of medical staff. Abigail Heller looks at the reasons why and highlights steps being taken to make the profession more accessible.

By Abigail Heller, GP trainee - 3 February 2020

One step forward for community services

New standards aim to improve urgent care in the community, but how easily can they be delivered? Anna Charles considers how workforce, social care and the pace of change might pose challenges for implementing these welcome plans.

By Anna Charles - 30 January 2020

Getting to grips with climate change: how can the NHS get to net zero?

The NHS recently announced an ambitious commitment to reduce its carbon footprint to net zero. Chris Naylor looks at what it might take to achieve this goal.

By Chris Naylor - 29 January 2020

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