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Naming the issue: chronic excessive workload in the NHS

Chronic excessive workload is damaging staff health and quality of care. Organisations must name and address this issue for the sake of staff, patients and the health and care system.

By Suzie Bailey, Michael West - 14 June 2021 5-minute read

Invisible deaths: understanding why deaths at home increased during the Covid-19 pandemic

Veena Raleigh examines data on the increased numbers of people dying at home and considers what we know, what we don’t know, and how high quality end-of-life care can be assured for all those who die at home.

By Veena Raleigh - 8 June 2021 5-minute read

Leadership and innovation during Covid-19: lessons from the Cardiff and Vale Health System

Ben Collins highlights some of the key lessons from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, including a new, more flexible way of working.

By Ben Collins - 27 May 2021 5-minute read

Integrated care systems are an opportunity to reset the relationship between health services and the public

To make the most of the opportunities offered by integrated care systems and local place-based working, partnership-working needs to be about more than just relationships between organisations. Now is the time to embrace community power and strengthen community engagement and involvement, says Chris Naylor.

By Chris Naylor - 17 May 2021 4-minute read

On leadership that leads to racial justice

Tracie Jolliff, Head of Inclusive System Development at NHS England and NHS Improvement, shares her thoughts on the role of leaders in developing cultures that deliver racially and socially just outcomes.

By Tracie Jolliff - 12 May 2021 10-minute read

The Health and Care Bill: what can the government learn from 2011?

With the upcoming health and care reforms a key focus of the Queen’s Speech, Sally Warren looks back on ‘the pause’ in the 2011 Health and Social Care Bill, and asks what lessons are there for the forthcoming Health and Care Bill?

By Sally Warren - 11 May 2021 5-minute read

Working on organisational culture in Covid-19

Tom Kenward, a consultant and a leadership associate at The King’s Fund shares how one NHS trust was able to continue working on improving culture, even while tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, and asks if change capability is as important as change itself.

By Tom Kenward, Consultant and Leadership Associate - 6 May 2021 4-minute read

Was building the NHS Nightingale hospitals worth the money?

One year after the NHS Nightingale hospitals first started to receive patients, Siva Anandaciva looks back and considers why these facilities were built, what they did, and what can be learnt from the experience.

By Siva Anandaciva - 5 May 2021 4-minute read

Sir Simon Stevens steps down – the end of an era?

As Sir Simon Stevens announces his departure, Nicholas Timmins looks back at his time as Chief Executive of the NHS and the legacy he leaves.

By Nicholas Timmins - 4 May 2021 5-minute read

Supporting LGBTQ+ NHS staff

The results of the NHS Staff Survey suggests that more needs to be done to support staff who identify as LGBTQ+. How can NHS organisations do this? Michael Alexander of GLADD, The Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors and Dentists offers some suggestions.

By Michael Alexander - 30 April 2021 5-minute read

Realising the promise of place-based partnerships: principles for success

Anna Charles highlights the importance of multi-agency partnerships, building on established work and a joined-up approach to resource management in the development of place-based partnerships.

By Anna Charles - 26 April 2021 4-minute read

The Covid-19 vaccine rollout: an opportunity to bring digital health and care into the community

Digital health and care must work for as many as possible or we risk exacerbating inequalities. The vaccine rollout provides an unmissable opportunity to address longstanding gaps in care delivery.

By Pritesh Mistry - 23 April 2021 5-minute read

Supporting place-based partnerships: what role should national leaders play?

Richard Murray outlines how greater local autonomy is key to developing truly integrated care and considers the implications for national and regional leaders.

By Richard Murray - 20 April 2021 4-minute read

How has the NHS People Plan 2020/21 influenced the future of the NHS as an employer?

As the lifespan of the 2020/21 NHS People Plan nears its end, it’s time to pause and reflect on how the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic may have shifted NHS workforce plans for the future. David Maguire considers how the Plan is shaping the NHS as an employer.

By David Maguire - 14 April 2021 4-minute read

‘Levelling up’ – from slogan to strategy

What does ‘levelling up’ mean – and how can the government start to tackle the issues it covers? Jonathon Holmes looks at the challenges of turning a slogan into action.

By Jonathon Holmes - 7 April 2021 4-minute read

The role of trauma-informed care during the Covid-19 pandemic

Deborah Fenney looks at how health and care professionals have been using trauma-informed approaches to create safe environments and support for people during the Covid-19 pandemic.

By Deborah Fenney - 6 April 2021 4-minute read

Public health reform: a whole-government priority?

David Buck considers what the public health reform announcements will mean in practice, who holds the reins and how the new organisations can work across government to improve population health.

By David Buck - 1 April 2021 5-minute read

Making decisions about social care requires tough choices

Sally Warren delves into the history of political calculations in social care… and calls on the current government to be tough enough to make hard choices.

By Sally Warren - 31 March 2021 6-minute read

How do GP trainees see their future in general practice?

Aamena Bharmal reports on the findings from the 2020 survey of GP trainees – and is optimistic about the opportunities available in primary care.

By Aamena Bharmal - 29 March 2021

Reforming the Mental Health Act: The King’s Fund’s response

Data, funding and workforce – if the government wants its proposed reforms to the MHA to create change these system-wide enablers are as important as individual changes to legislation. Helen Gilburt consider the issues.

By Helen Gilburt - 24 March 2021

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