Comment archive – Page 131
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CommentDon’t blame locums for their ‘enforced underperformance’
As a group, GP locums are as heterogeneous as partners in their attitude to money and patient care and are no more likely to be lazy, with any perceived shortcomings often due to poor engagement, says Dr Richard Fieldhouse
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Joining the digital era
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Back to ‘inadequate’
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Comment‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
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CommentInvest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
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Expert BriefingSpeed over safety
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by integration senior correspondent, Sharon Brennan.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Don’t all volunteer at once
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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CommentRTT waits jump to 25 weeks
Elective waiting times jumped to 25 weeks in England, as admission rates fell unusually low even for a December. By Rob Findlay
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Take us to your place-based leader
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch Up: A voluntary register, a place-based leader and a return to ‘inadequate’
Your essential update on health for the week.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Taking back control
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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CommentCommunity health staff deserve their promised pay rise
Local authorities must receive significant increases in the public health grant so that community health providers can pay their staff adequately says Andrew Ridley
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CommentToday’s GPs don’t want their mouths stuffed with gold
Rather than doubling down on the partnership model with the government’s new ‘golden handshake’ to encourage GPs to become partners, the model should instead be phased out, writes Harry Quilter-Pinner
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Was ‘Devo Manc’ a success? Part 2
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. Contact me in confidence here.
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LeaderTake NHS England’s power - but don’t give it to ministers
Ministers need to work out how to curb NHS England’s power and responsibilities - but by devolving it, not taking it for themselves - writes HSJ deputy editor Dave West.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: Group effort
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: New concern in Cumbria
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingNot everyone wants to be a doctor
Staffing is the issue keeping NHS leaders awake at night — and which consumes two-thirds of trusts’ spending. The fortnightly The Ward Round newsletter, by HSJ workforce correspondent Annabelle Collins, will make sure you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping ...
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: The last 135 standing
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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CommentNHS England has got it right on beds
Was the centre right to call for lower bed occupancy? Yes, says Rob Findlay.