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The impact of a no deal Brexit on health and care: an open letter to MPs

The King's Fund, alongside the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, summarise the four major areas where the impact of a no deal Brexit could be felt most sharply in health and care. 
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By Richard Murray et al - 3 September 2019
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Caution needed over ambitions for new primary care networks

It is critical that primary care networks are not set up to fail by taking on too many tasks too quickly.
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By Beccy Baird et al - 18 January 2019
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Where does the spending review leave social care?

The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries.
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By Richard Humphries - 14 December 2015
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Should there be more discussion about the quality of leadership in the third sector?

Is enough emphasis and thought devoted to leadership styles, the culture this creates and whether this fully reflects the organisation’s aims and ethos?
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By Lisa Weaks - 1 September 2015
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Integrated health and social care in England: progress and prospects

Richard Humphries reviews recent policy initiatives to achieve the closer integration of health and social care.
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By Richard Humphries - 1 July 2015
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Leading the technology revolution

We speak to Tim Kelsey, National Director for Patients and Information at NHS England, about the role of technology in improving care.
24 June 2015
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The four steps to capitalise on talent management in the NHS

Successful talent management is an ethos and is core to developing a safe, compassionate culture. Sarah Massie and Katy Steward outline four key components of a successful strategy for developing future leaders
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By Sarah Massie et al - 3 June 2015
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We cannot keep ignoring the crisis in social care

Social care for older people will be increasingly important as our population ages. So why the silence from politicians?
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By David Oliver - 26 May 2015
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Dementia: a carer’s perspective

We speak to writer Nicci Gerrard about her father's hospital care, and her campaign – John's Campaign – that calls for the families and carers of people with dementia to be allowed to remain with them in hospital for as many hours of the day and night as necessary.
22 May 2015
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Build a clearer clinical workforce picture to tackle the challenges it faces

Discussions about the NHS workforce have been prominent in the current election campaign and arose during the recent health debate.
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By Rachael Smithson - 6 May 2015
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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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The NHS bill is wrong to target managers for cuts

Chris Ham argues that the health service must retain experienced leaders able to work with doctors, nurses and other clinicians to provide the best possible care.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 22 February 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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