Health Service Journal
Sandy Watson
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Sandy Watson on NHS performance management
12-Dec-2008
NHS boards have very clear roles. They must ensure governance arrangements are sound, probity and propriety are to the fore, a strategic steer is given to the executive team and staff, the executives are held to account and supported, and there are clear and effective performance management mechanisms. -
Sandy Watson on how the NHS can help young people
31-Oct-2008
At any one time, there are about 35,000 young people in Scotland who are not in education, employment or training. Of these, 6,000 are aged 16, 9,000 aged 17, 12,000 aged 18, and 8,000 aged 19. Men are more likely to fall into this group than women. -
Sandy Watson on bringing young people to the NHS table
19-Sep-2008
Any talk of engaging with the community and involving patients in shaping healthcare cannot ignore the needs and influence of its youngest citizens. -
Sandy Watson on the need for community engagement
6-Aug-2008
Community engagement is a fundamental part of community planning. We must listen to what the public has to say about levels of service and then take action to improve performance. -
Sandy Watson on local and national objectives
20-Jun-2008
A new partnership framework has allowed Scotland to set clear objectives and measurement criteria for local authorities, giving the public a clearer idea of what to expect from their health services.
