John Coutts
John Coutts has been governance advisor for NHS Providers and its precursor organisations since January 2009.
CommentDissent is too often mistaken for disloyalty in the NHS
System leadership teams will need to build a culture where dissent is not only welcomed but is regarded as an obligation and where everything is up for constructive challenge, writes John Coutts
CommentResolving the dilemmas of system working
As we look ahead to the likelihood of legislative change which places ICSs on some kind of statutory footing, identifying some of the key governance quandaries facing systems now is a good first step towards resolving them. By John Coutts
CommentBeing held accountable: what does it mean and why does it matter?
As we move towards systems working we need to be clear about how accountability works and who carries the can for decisions, says NHS Providers policy adviser John Coutts
CommentIs organisational altruism possible for foundation trusts?
It is time to reconsider the emphasis placed on supposed legal constraints on foundation trusts to make decisions for the benefit of the broader public rather than just their immediate catchment area, argues John Coutts
