Comment archive – Page 134
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CommentFive resolutions to improve the care of young cancer patients
Sasha Daly outlines the top priorities that the new government should pursue to improve the lives of young people with cancer across the UK
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Expert BriefingDaily Insight: It’s a ‘no’ from the GPs
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
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Expert BriefingA different problem
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch Up: GPs say ‘no’, A&E medics say ‘not yet’, and London says ‘you’re hired’
Your essential update on health for the week.
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CommentTop GP: National diktats could shatter fragile PCNs
To ensure the success of primary care networks, policy makers must act swiftly to address early problems and ensure networks feel truly owned and co-designed by GPs, says RCGP chair Professor Martin Marshall
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Expert BriefingThe agenda for 2020
In this edition, North by North West outlines some the key priorities for the region in 2020.
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CommentWaiting list would need to shrink to 2015 levels, to re-achieve 18-week waits
Four years of waiting list growth would need to be undone to achieve the NHS Constitution standard again, says Rob Findlay
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: Is the centre finally about to get serious on workforce?
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 BriefingPerformance Watch: Don’t waste the SDEC opportunity
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. Contact me in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Left with no choice
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch Up: Missing targets, uncovering cover-ups and logging out
Your essential update on health for the week.
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CommentHealth got the headlines, but it’s still the economy that matters
The focus and measures of success of both the government and the healthcare system are becoming ever more intertwined, points out Michael Wood
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CommentMake 2020 the decade of healthy ageing
As larger numbers of people live longer, the UK government needs to take urgent action to support people in later life in view of a broken social care system, exhorts Anna Dixon
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CommentThe GP locum ‘feeding-frenzy’ that is crippling general practice
Reliance on GP locums must force a rethink on the future workforce to create a positive opportunity to transform general practice, writes Nadeem Moghal
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Expert BriefingICS in name only
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. By integration correspondent Sharon Brennan.
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LeaderThe NHS begins 2020 with good reason to hope for a better decade
The NHS stands at the threshold of a new decade facing both potentially its most difficult winter in decades and the most hopeful medium-term future since the 2008 financial crash.
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Expert BriefingChristmas come early?
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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CommentWhy primary care transformation is key to reducing CVD
The rising incidence of cardiovascular disease means its early detection and improved prevention should be the primary care sector’s top priority argues Dr Matt Kearney
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Expert BriefingAn iceberg of avoidable patient harm
HSJ’s Performance Watch expert briefing is our fortnightly newsletter on the most pressing performance matters troubling system leaders. This week by bureau chief Ben Clover.
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Expert BriefingPerformance on flagship services lags
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector.