Comment archive – Page 196
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CommentWhy we need different conversations on system workforce planning
For too long, workforce planning discussions have focused on a limited number of areas – Kate Wilson explains how we can get more strategic
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CommentWaiting times top 20 weeks – and will probably stay there
The winter lull kept English waiting times below 20 weeks for the last few months, but now they’re back. This time it’s probably permanent, says Rob Findlay
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CommentCowper’s Cut: Hubris, elections, majorities and Brexit
Theresa May clings on to power, in the wake of a catastrophic general election campaign during which, instead of increasing her double digit opinion poll lead over Labour to give her the requested mandate to negotiate Brexit, she lost her majority
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CommentBrexit is only partly to blame for the nursing shortfall
The fears about Brexit reducing the flow of nurses from the EU are justified but the other half of the picture is that we have been reliant for too long on overseas staff, write Anita Charlesworth and Professor Jim Buchan
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CommentRising to the challenge of digital excellence
At last – a national IT programme which is built on local collaboration between suppliers and the NHS, is open and accountable, and paves the way for full-scale transformation
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: The genie is out of the bottle
This is HSJ’s new fortnightly briefing covering quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector. Feedback and comments are welcome, so please feel free to email me in confidence.
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CommentInnovation nation: seize this chance to make the NHS even better
The Innovation and Technology Tariff means there is now nothing holding us back from nurturing great ideas in the health service, says Tara Donnelly
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Election result, rise of block contracts and managers 'thinking the unthinkable'
Your essential update on health for the week
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LeaderHumbled Tories will still take risks on NHS reform
Today’s election result has made a fool of Theresa May. But while expectations have been utterly confounded, we continue to have a just about viable Conservative government, with a programme resembling something like status quo for the health service.
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CommentThis election could set a new course for mental health
The main parties’ manifesto commitments to the sector seem to suggest that a strong platform for change is finally at hand, says Ben Nunn
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CommentFive lessons in communications from the cyber attack
Daniel Reynolds identifies ways in which vital messages from the NHS can better be delievered in the midst of emergencies
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CommentWe need more trust between managers, patients and the front line
With rising use of technology, building trust between patients, doctors and the management is essential to meet the challenges in healthcare in the UK and the US
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Expert BriefingVAT risk for major Manchester contract
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England, with a particular focus on the devolution project in Greater Manchester. By Lawrence Dunhill
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CommentAvoiding unplanned admissions during end of life care
A programme offering one, standard, digital, urgent care plan is making sure that the patient’s wishes are taken into account by all who are going to be responsible for care
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CommentCowper’s Cut: On bullying, and breakfasting on strategy
Why do parts of the NHS have a bullying culture, and how can it be changed, asks Andy Cowper
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CommentCutting infection prevention funding is a false economy
Instead we must invest to protect patients, writes Neil Wigglesworth
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Comment'It's the little things they remember': the importance of compassion in the NHS
An initiative that recognises, celebrates and embeds compassionate leadership is fostering a growing community, write Yvonne Sawbridge, Alistair Hewison, Laura Rogers, Rob Cragg, Sarah Lehmann and Jane Rook
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CommentAll money is not created equal
The NHS needs more money, but not all money is created equally. The current context may offer opportunities for innovation in funding the health and care service
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Expert BriefingHSJ Catchup: Another reorganisation, regulator's mea culpa, and random CV checks
Your essential update on health for the week
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Expert BriefingLintern's Risk Register: A reckoning is due
Contact me in confidence here. Everything you need to stay up to date on patient safety and workforce, plus my take on the most important under-the-radar stories. From patient safety correspondent Shaun Lintern