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NHS hospital bed numbers: past, present, future

The number of NHS hospital beds in England has more than halved over the past 30 years. This briefing examines the data on hospital beds, explores the drivers underpinning the changes observed and considers whether STPs’ proposed bed reductions are realistic.
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By Leo Ewbank et al - 29 September 2017
Article

What is happening to waiting times in the NHS?

We examine the big issues and recent NHS performance on waiting times.
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By Siva Anandaciva et al - 8 November 2017
Article

What impact will Brexit have on the health and social care workforce? big election questions

Ahead of the general election, we consider the impact Brexit will have on the health and social care workforce.
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By Helen McKenna - 12 May 2017
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Is there too much bureaucracy in the NHS? big election questions

Ahead of the general election, we explore whether there is too much bureaucracy in the NHS.
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By Leo Ewbank - 12 May 2017
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Is the government on track to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020?

Ahead of the general election, we explore how far the government has come in meeting its pledge to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020.
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By Leo Ewbank - 12 May 2017
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Organising care at the NHS front line: who is responsible?

What are the challenges facing frontline clinicians today and what could they do to improve the quality of care? Our report presents a range of views from clinicians, managers, quality improvement champions and patients.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 3 May 2017
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Organising care at the NHS front line

Quality improvement is best led not by regulators but by those who care for patients, say Chris Ham and Don Berwick
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 3 May 2017
Article

Political crisis in the NHS

The government should heed the warning signs and embark on fundamental reform.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 17 January 2017
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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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Internationally Recruited Nurses in London: Profile and implications for policy

Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment.
By Jim Buchan - 22 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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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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Managing for Health: What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues?

This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues.
By David Hunter et al - 1 February 2005
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