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How Should we Deal with Hospital Failure? Facing the challenges of the new NHS market

Financial instability is just one reason for failure in the NHS. This paper explores how failure can be prevented or managed, while protecting the quality of patient care and restoring viability.
By Keith Palmer - 7 December 2005
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The Future of Primary Care: Meeting the challenges of the new NHS market

How will primary care be affected by the changing role of primary care trusts and the introduction of both practice-based commissioning and competition between providers?
By Richard Lewis et al - 16 November 2005
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Sustainable Food and the NHS

How can hospitals manage food procurement sustainably and promote healthy eating? Includes a framework for assessing procurement and catering practices and offers recommendations for policies, menu designs and contract specifications.
By Karen Jochelson et al - 10 November 2005
Evidence and consultation

White Paper on care outside hospitals: Consultation response

This paper responds to the government's White Paper that aims to redesign community health and social care services.
7 November 2005
Evidence and consultation

Smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill: Consultation response

This paper considers the proposed smoking ban outlined in the White Paper 'Choosing Health: Making health choices easier' and argues that it is a form of stewardship needed for the public good.
7 November 2005
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Trends in the London Care Market 1994-2024

We look at London's care market, examining trends in its population profile and in the resources and services available for older people in our paper.
By William Laing - 20 October 2005
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Nanny or Steward? The role of government in public health

What actions can governments take to influence individual and collective behaviour to reduce health risks, and how does state intervention impact on public health?
By Karen Jochelson - 6 October 2005
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A Question of Numbers: The potential impact of community-based treatment orders in England and Wales

How many people in England and Wales could become subject to community treatment orders if the draft Mental Health Bill 2004 becomes law?
By Simon Lawton-Smith - 20 September 2005
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The War on Waiting for Hospital Treatment: What has Labour achieved and what challenges remain?

This report assesses the policy initiatives the government has taken to address waiting list numbers and waiting times, and explores what should be done next.
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By John Appleby et al - 4 August 2005
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Self-management for Long-term Conditions: Patients' perspectives on the way ahead

We review patients' perceptions about managing their own long-term conditions, and identify how primary care trusts and other health and social care providers can best support them in line with their individual needs.
By Sara Corben et al - 26 July 2005
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The Business of Caring: The King's Fund inquiry into care services for older people in London

Our briefing exposes major shortcomings in the current care system for older people in London and recommends ways to address them.
By Janice Robinson et al - 29 June 2005
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Understanding Public Services and Care Markets

Does a mixed economy work in providing care to Londoners? This paper from The King's Fund recommends how policy and practice should develop in this area.
By Ann Netten et al - 27 June 2005
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Impact of choice on hospital viability

John Appleby looks at the impact of patient choice on the future viability of some hospitals.
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By John Appleby - 3 May 2005
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Palliative Care: Perspectives for dying people

Drawing on a two-year research project carried out by UCH, this publication examines palliative care provision in London, looking at how services vary between PCTs.
By Jenni Burt et al - 1 March 2005
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