Comment archive – Page 58
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CommentThe NHS needs to rethink how it communicates
The failure to consider the needs of diverse groups of people badly impacts experience of care. Sarah Sweeney, Head of Policy at National Voices points out how the NHS needs to change the way it communicates with people regarding care
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CommentBereavement support has been neglected for far too long
Reverend Sarah Mullally emphasises the measures that need to be taken to improve bereavement support across the UK.
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CommentCareless roll out of high intensity services could pose serious risks
With the implementation of High Intensity Use services comes the promise of no coercion and less strain on services, writes Mary Sadid
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CommentHow should the NHS respond to the cost of living crisis?
How is the cost of living crisis impacting patients, and what can the service do to help? Alastair McLellan reviews a timely debate
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Expert BriefingImPatient: The growth in patient leadership
Patient (or lived experience) leadership involves those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability becoming equal partners in NHS decision-making. In this new monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the NHS.
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CommentBuilding an effective palliative care workforce
Toby Porter emphasises the need to develop a strong end-of-life care workforce that is prepared to meet growing future need
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CommentThe relationship between carers and the NHS must be recalibrated
Supporting carers is not just about patients, it’s about recognising the caring roles of your own staff outside of work and in work, writes Helen Walker
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CommentThe NHS is safe(ish) with Hunt
“I think the public are desperate for politicians to speak truthfully – but it isn’t always easy.”
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CommentNational positivity strategy to put the smile back on the NHS's face
It’s never been more important for the NHS to look on the bright side - in fact, it’s now official policy. Julian Patterson reports
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Expert BriefingThe Ward Round: ‘How would I feel if this happened to a member of my family?’
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, ensures you are tuned in to the daily pressures on staff, and the wider trends and policies shaping the workforce.
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CommentThe elective care waiting list tops seven million
We can estimate that more than 20,000 of the seven million people on the elective care list have unsuspected cancer, and face a typical 10-month wait for that diagnosis.
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Expert BriefingRecovery Watch: Elective recovery in a challenged rural area
Recovering services from the covid crisis is the big task for NHS leaders for the foreseeable future. The Recovery Watch newsletter tracks prospects and progress. This week by HSJ bureau chief and performance lead James Illman.
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CommentWhat the new NHS ‘operating framework’ must say
NHS England’s highly anticipated new operating framework — aka operating model — will empower integrated care systems with autonomy. Matthew Taylor lists down five crucial factors that would impact this transition
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Expert BriefingMental Health Matters: Edenfield and Essex scandals are not one-offs
HSJ’s fortnightly briefing covering safety, quality, performance and finances in the mental health sector, by correspondent Emily Townsend — contact me in confidence.
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CommentSharing best practice needs to be enforced
Barbara Harpham emphasises the importance of proper pathways for organisations to share best practices in order to improve care within the NHS.
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: Devo leaders jump on life expectancy findings
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here.
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CommentHow to ‘comms it’
When the money runs out and the workforce has quit, the ambitious NHS leader must learn to “comms it”. Martin Plackard has helpfully compiled a list of the vital terms that great NHS communicators should use in this time of crisis. As shared with Julian Patterson
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Could NHSE ‘throw in the towel’?
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care and commissioning. This week by deputy editor Dave West.