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Q&A on the Operating Framework for NHS leaders

How can chief executives seize the new freedoms offered by David Nicholson and the Operating Framework? The King's Fund Director of Leadership Development, Karen Lynas offers some advice.
By Karen Lynas - 16 December 2008
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Commissioning and Behaviour Change: Kicking Bad Habits final report

Draws on a series of working papers and seminars to assesses existing and innovative methods the health service can use to persuade people to live healthier lifestyles.
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By Anna Dixon et al - 8 December 2008
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Practice-based commissioning: Reinvigorate, replace or abandon?

Through in-depth interviews with GPs, hospital and primary care trust staff in four sites, this report assesses the progress of practice-based commissioning (PBC) and identifies the barriers that are limiting success.
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By Nick Goodwin et al - 20 November 2008
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World class commissioning - a catalyst for change?

As PCTs up and down the country face formal judgement of their commissioning skills for the first time, The King's Fund's Leadership Director Karen Lynas offers her views on the new world class commissioning assurance system.
By Karen Lynas - 19 November 2008
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Making it Happen: Next steps in NHS reform, Report of an expert working group

Have the health reforms improved services for patients? An expert working group explores how effective current incentives are and the impact of Lord Darzi's review.
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By Nicholas Timmins et al - 19 June 2008
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David Woodhead and Valerie James on tackling decommissioning

This article looks at the challenges surrounding decommissioning. Government is stepping away from setting central targets and relinquishing direct control over delivery. Locally identified needs and priorities will take their place.
By Valerie James et al - 17 March 2008
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Funding the practice of learning: An evaluation of The King's Fund's Partners for Health in London funding and development programme

Funding the Practice of Learning is an evaluation of the Partners for Health programme, exploring the experiences of those who applied for funding from the point of application, through the recruitment process and into the programme itself.
By Marsaili Cameron et al - 1 February 2008
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