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NHS mythbusters
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NHS myth-busters

The debate about how to fund the NHS is never far from the headlines. Here we examine some of the claims made.
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By Siva Anandaciva - 20 November 2017
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How is the NHS performing? November 2017: Quarterly Monitoring Report

Performance against a number of key indicators is worse than at this time last year, and finances remain precarious despite an emergency funding injection.
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By Siva Anandaciva et al - 3 November 2017
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Making the case for quality improvement: lessons for NHS boards and leaders

At a time of significant financial and operational pressure, local and national NHS leaders need to focus on improving quality and delivering better-value care. We make the case for quality improvement and share lessons for NHS boards and leaders.
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By Hugh Alderwick et al - 11 October 2017
Patient in hospital bed
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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
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NHS England throws down challenge to government

The NHS may have to restrict what it provides with its budget, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 11 December 2017
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State of health and care in England

Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 17 October 2017
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Developing accountable care systems: lessons from Canterbury, New Zealand

The health system in Canterbury, New Zealand, has undertaken a significant programme of transformation over the past decade. Our report considers lessons that the NHS can learn as it embarks on its own journey of transformation.
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By Anna Charles - 24 August 2017
Priorities for health and care
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What are the priorities for health and social care?

Ahead of the party conference season, we assess the state of health and social care and set out the big issues facing the government.
8 August 2017
Getting It Right First Time report
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Tackling variations in clinical care: assessing the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme aims to bring about higher-quality care in hospitals, at lower cost, by reducing unwanted variations in services and practices.
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By Nicholas Timmins - 28 June 2017
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