All articles by Julian Patterson – Page 7
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CommentICS appoints ‘Well Meaning Guardian’ to oversee 'Chatting Charter'
Well-meaning Guardians and virtual nursing teams feature in new year plans of England’s most challenged health economy, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Last-minute gifts for those you love
Don’t let lack of funding, staff shortages or new variants ruin another Christmas. It’s never too late to show them how much you spent, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Government acts to tackle 'taskforce crisis'
Government admits that ‘something must be done’ as it appoints first ever head of NHS taskforces, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Official Christmas party guidance
New guidance has been published to mitigate the risks associated with Christmas parties, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Willy Wonka and the transformation factory
New factory manager gears up for full production as NHS transformation drive gets underway, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Longstay's dramatic return
Independent consultant to lead far-reaching leadership and IT review
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CommentExclusive: Sir Trevor Longstay to stand down
System leader’s departure creates career-defining opportunity as ICS teeters on the brink of success, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentDeceased NHS staff called on to do their part
The government is planning to bring the dead out of retirement in an audacious bid to solve the workforce crisis, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Government pledges to end shortage of NHS plans
No shortage of turkeys this Christmas as government steps up production of plans and policy documents
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CommentJulian Patterson: Sir Trevor strikes back
GPs are up in arms and ambulance services are grinding to a halt. The situation calls for strong leadership…
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CommentJulian Patterson: Longstay tops the Blithering 20 again
The annual review of people who really matter at NHS Blithering, introduced by Martin Plackard, head of influencer communications
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CommentJulian Patterson: ‘We’ll need to learn to live with Javid’
Government scientists have admitted that health and social care secretary Sajid Javid could be a long-term problem that could return year after year like seasonal flu.
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CommentJulian Patterson: A more roadworthy NHS
Exciting new publishing venture from the government promises to make it cheaper and easier than ever to maintain your old runabout
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CommentJulian Patterson: GP shortage worsens as panic-booking continues
GPs consider retraining as HGV drivers as RCGP promises to restore supplies of unleaded pencils
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CommentJulian Patterson: The Lego NHS reconstruction set
Lego and the Department of Health and Social Care promise to help us rediscover the joys of bricking it at scale says Julian Patterson
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CommentJulian Patterson: Fabrication news — DHSC to oversee Stonehenge ‘new build’
Building on its success with the new hospitals programme, the Department of Health and Social Care turns to overhauling some more of England’s ageing estate.
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CommentThe Blithering Chronicles: Towards accuracy – the new clarity
Julian Patterson reports on NHS Blithering, the country’s most challenged health economy
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CommentBlithering Chronicles exclusive: Amanda Pritchard on her first week
A month ago, Amanda Pritchard succeeded Simon Stevens as chief executive of NHS England. Julian Patterson takes a satirical peek at her first week in post.
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CommentThe Blithering Chronicles: Passionate about values
Julian Patterson reports on NHS Blithering, the country’s most challenged health economy