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If we want to save more lives, general hospitals must close

The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells?
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 15 November 2012
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Hard times and great expectations

Richard Humphries reflects on the themes from this year's annual National Children and Adult Services Conference.
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By Richard Humphries - 2 November 2012
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Public service is not about heroic individualism

Are we asking the right questions about what public services can learn from the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
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By Richard Humphries - 20 September 2012
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Fixing the broken system

Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 6 September 2012
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Seeking answers to questions about the care system

Richard Humphries discusses the government’s progress report on the funding of care and support.
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By Richard Humphries - 19 July 2012
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No journey’s end for care funding

In the absence of a clear framework for local authorities, NHS partners and private individuals to plan ahead, social care funding pressures will only get worse.
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By Richard Humphries - 12 July 2012
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The demands of public service leadership

Richard Humphries looks at the importance of cultivating a culture of strong engagement with staff, patients and partners.
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By Richard Humphries - 6 June 2012
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GPs must adapt to a new model of care

Constructive dialogue between GPs as providers and commissioners, and all other providers of care must be the way forward, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 26 March 2012
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Four things you never knew about social care

Richard Humphries discusses four things you may not know about England's social care system in his article for Age UK.
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By Richard Humphries - 3 February 2012
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