Comment archive – Page 74
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Expert BriefingImPatient: The growth in patient leadership
Patient (or lived experience) leadership involves those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability becoming equal partners in NHS decision-making. In this new monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the NHS.
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CommentBuilding an effective palliative care workforce
Toby Porter emphasises the need to develop a strong end-of-life care workforce that is prepared to meet growing future need
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CommentThe relationship between carers and the NHS must be recalibrated
Supporting carers is not just about patients, it’s about recognising the caring roles of your own staff outside of work and in work, writes Helen Walker
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CommentThe NHS is safe(ish) with Hunt
“I think the public are desperate for politicians to speak truthfully – but it isn’t always easy.”
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CommentNational positivity strategy to put the smile back on the NHS's face
It’s never been more important for the NHS to look on the bright side - in fact, it’s now official policy. Julian Patterson reports
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: ‘How would I feel if this happened to a member of my family?’
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night – and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, ensures you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping the workforce.
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CommentThe elective care waiting list tops seven million
We can estimate that more than 20,000 of the seven million people on the elective care list have unsuspected cancer, and face a typical 10-month wait for that diagnosis.
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Expert BriefingRecovery Watch: Elective recovery in a challenged rural area
Recovering services from the covid crisis is the big task for NHS leaders for the foreseeable future. The Recovery Watch newsletter tracks prospects and progress. This week by HSJ bureau chief and performance lead James Illman.
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CommentWhat the new NHS ‘operating framework’ must say
NHS England’s highly anticipated new operating framework — aka operating model — will empower integrated care systems with autonomy. Matthew Taylor lists down five crucial factors that would impact this transition
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Edenfield and Essex scandals are not one-offs
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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CommentSharing best practice needs to be enforced
Barbara Harpham emphasises the importance of proper pathways for organisations to share best practices in order to improve care within the NHS.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Devo leaders jump on life expectancy findings
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentHow to ‘comms it’
When the money runs out and the workforce has quit, the ambitious NHS leader must learn to “comms it”. Martin Plackard has helpfully compiled a list of the vital terms that great NHS communicators should use in this time of crisis. As shared with Julian Patterson
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Could NHSE ‘throw in the towel’?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: Optimistic savings fall apart
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by HSJ bureau chief Ben Clover.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Pathology networks’ digital maturity revealed
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. Written by senior correspondent Nick Carding. Contact me in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingWest Country Chronicle: Peninsula edges closer to shared EPR
From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, West Country Chronicle offers essential insight into NHS matters in the South West. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentThe grimmest of fairy tales
Traditional stories and rhymes have entertained and scared generations of children. Now we can all enjoy a good nightmare, writes Julian Patterson