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CommentReflections on the dog that doesn't bark
Saffron Cordery on themes to have emerged from NHS Providers’ conversations with trust leaders and others about the future of commissioning
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CommentLeaders speak their minds on commissioning
A new report by NHS Providers quizzes a range of leaders on issues including the role of sustainability and transformation plans and accountable care systems.
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CommentMental health clinics in GP practices is a great step – but we could go further
An effective complementary step is basing housing services at surgeries, too, says Rachael Byrne, who explains how they can have an impact
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CommentWhy we need different conversations on system workforce planning
For too long, workforce planning discussions have focused on a limited number of areas – Kate Wilson explains how we can get more strategic
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CommentTrusts must capitalise on untapped funding source
NHS organisations are making a costly oversight if they fail to seek money from developers over the impact of new housing schemes
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CommentBrexit is only partly to blame for the nursing shortfall
The fears about Brexit reducing the flow of nurses from the EU are justified but the other half of the picture is that we have been reliant for too long on overseas staff, write Anita Charlesworth and Professor Jim Buchan
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CommentWaiting times top 20 weeks – and will probably stay there
The winter lull kept English waiting times below 20 weeks for the last few months, but now they’re back. This time it’s probably permanent, says Rob Findlay
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CommentRising to the challenge of digital excellence
At last – a national IT programme which is built on local collaboration between suppliers and the NHS, is open and accountable, and paves the way for full-scale transformation
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Hubris, elections, majorities and Brexit
Theresa May clings on to power, in the wake of a catastrophic general election campaign during which, instead of increasing her double digit opinion poll lead over Labour to give her the requested mandate to negotiate Brexit, she lost her majority
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CommentInnovation nation: seize this chance to make the NHS even better
The Innovation and Technology Tariff means there is now nothing holding us back from nurturing great ideas in the health service, says Tara Donnelly
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CommentThis election could set a new course for mental health
The main parties’ manifesto commitments to the sector seem to suggest that a strong platform for change is finally at hand, says Ben Nunn
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CommentAvoiding unplanned admissions during end of life care
A programme offering one, standard, digital, urgent care plan is making sure that the patient’s wishes are taken into account by all who are going to be responsible for care
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CommentWe need more trust between managers, patients and the front line
With rising use of technology, building trust between patients, doctors and the management is essential to meet the challenges in healthcare in the UK and the US
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CommentFive lessons in communications from the cyber attack
Daniel Reynolds identifies ways in which vital messages from the NHS can better be delievered in the midst of emergencies
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CommentCutting infection prevention funding is a false economy
Instead we must invest to protect patients, writes Neil Wigglesworth
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Comment'It's the little things they remember': the importance of compassion in the NHS
An initiative that recognises, celebrates and embeds compassionate leadership is fostering a growing community, write Yvonne Sawbridge, Alistair Hewison, Laura Rogers, Rob Cragg, Sarah Lehmann and Jane Rook
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CommentCowper’s Cut: On bullying, and breakfasting on strategy
Why do parts of the NHS have a bullying culture, and how can it be changed, asks Andy Cowper
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CommentAll money is not created equal
The NHS needs more money, but not all money is created equally. The current context may offer opportunities for innovation in funding the health and care service
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CommentPreventing another Ian Paterson
Narinder Kapur offers thoughts on the systemic and psychological weaknesses that allowed the disgraced surgeon to continue his dangerous work
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CommentMay's got a good poker face but will her bluff be called?
The Conservative manifesto made a big gamble on its social care policy – the downside could be that the insurance industry will make it a losing bet, writes Jenny Ousbey