All Comment articles – Page 10
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Decision-making should be a science
Kate Cheema and Rony Arafin write about how professionalising healthcare analytics helps in unlocking the power of data for informed decision-making in the NHS which is a vital investment.
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Debt support should be integrated with healthcare services
Integrating mental health and debt advice services could improve recovery rates, cut waiting times, and save the NHS millions, writes Conor D’Arcy
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‘Old hands’ as well as ‘new blood’ are needed to lead the NHS
Why more NHS chief executives have been leaving, and why it matters, by trust CEO Paul Roberts.
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The sad inevitability of having to regulate useless managers
Sir Trevor Longstay regrets the passing of the old order but acknowledges the need for formal regulation of NHS managers – as long as a suitable leader can be found
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The benefits and limits of private sector involvement in the NHS
The NHS has never been anything other than a mixed economy argues Adam Sampson, chief executive of the Association of Optometrists – let’s forget the rhetoric and get on with the job of managing it properly
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The lesson from Letby is to listen
Now that the inquiry into Lucy Letby’s case has been given legal powers, it must explore how the NHS can tackle the culture of defensiveness, denial and secrecy that often lies at the heart of tragic scandals. Louise Ansari, chief executive of Healthwatch England, argues that the NHS has some ...
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NHS to get ‘tough on winter’
The government is determined to crack down on the cost of winter to the NHS. Tougher regulation of cold weather could be the answer, reports Julian Patterson
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Elective waiting list rises by 100,000 in July
The waiting list is still growing at more than 100,000 patients per month
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NHS must stop treating data analysis as a 'clerical' role
Recognising data analysts as vital technical experts, not clerical staff, is essential for the NHS’s data-driven future and improved patient care, writes Andrew Barraclough and Dr Marc Farr
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The tragic demise of the Learning from Deaths Programme
Seven years ago, a critical review of the healthcare system’s response to patient deaths revealed systemic challenges. Despite initial reforms, unresolved issues persist, raising concerns about transparency and accountability
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Analysts with benefits
The NHS long-term plan’s omission of analysts and data scientists has been revealed as a deliberate act, sparking frustration and a call for a robust digital workforce strategy, writes Andi Orlowski
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Acting on suicide prevention
While progress is being made, it is essential for all to work together to create hope, strengthen prevention, and achieve zero-suicide ambitions, writes Emily Gibbons
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Navigating the future: Challenges and innovations in healthcare workforce planning
The workforce plan’s aims for new roles will require an extensive organisational and workforce development programme, writes Nick Krachler
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NHS facing structural collapse
The government has been criticised for not acting sooner to deal with known defects in NHS structures, reports Julian Patterson
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Accessing a GP is more difficult for some
Collaboration between healthcare providers and communities is crucial for tackling the issues affecting primary care within the NHS when considering both data-driven insights and individual experiences, writes Jacob Lant
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The Letby inquiry will not make any difference
In the aftermath of traumatic events, traditional inquiries lack patient-led insights including patient leaders in decision-making which could foster meaningful change in policy, regulation, and care models writes David Gilbert
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More managers would ensure justifiable staff concerns are heard quickly
In light of the Lucy Letby case, to proactively identify and prevent unethical behaviour in the NHS, senior managers must analyse key events regarding staff voicing their concerns using a time-based perspective, write John Richmond, Dr Sarah Brooks and John Blenkinsopp
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Don’t underestimate the power of ‘pen pushers’
Save time and money by upskilling your analytical workforce and making better decisions, write Andi Orlowski and Mark Foy
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‘It was as if we didn’t exist’ – shoe family’s harrowing tale
Underfunding and negligence may have been contributory factors as single mother loses family home, reports Julian Patterson
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Comms professionals can help prevent patient safety problems being swept under the carpet
In the wake of the Lucy Letby scandal, a former senior NHS communications professional points out the stark lessons the NHS should learn from the way it balances patient safety and reputation.