Comment archive – Page 6
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Daily InsightThe mythbuster: Much better, but still room for improvement
The Health Foundation’s full productivity report provides an effective analysis of NHS challenges, but still misses the critical role of management in driving system-wide improvements, argues Steve Black
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: Why the expected acute takeover is not happening
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.
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Comment18 weeks recovery is still off track
The waiting list shrank too slowly to avoid long-term growth, let alone restore the 18-week standard
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Expert BriefingImPatient: Nothing about us without us – A reprise
Patient (Lived Experience) Leadership is about those affected by life-changing illness, injury or disability who want to influence change through being equal partners in decision making. In this monthly expert briefing, patient leadership champion David Gilbert picks out the most significant developments in a field of increasing relevance to the ...
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Expert BriefingThe Download: A regional rollout for AI
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover and Joe Talora. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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CommentMedical specialism is contributing to NHS inefficiency
Poor patient flow is creating unacceptable bottlenecks across the NHS, with many medically fit patients stuck in hospital beds daily, but new analysis suggests the crisis is fixable through workforce reform, seven-day discharge and better management
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CommentOccupational therapy can save the planet
Occupational therapists are vital to a greener NHS. In this article, Jacqueline Gordon shows how OT-led care – like early intervention, digital rehab and equipment reuse – improves outcomes, cuts emissions and saves money.
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Daily InsightThe mythbuster: Shallow and naive thinking will not fix NHS productivity
A panel of experts, convened by the Health Foundation to examine NHS productivity, is guilty of failing to move beyond government clichés to identify the real barriers to improvement
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Expert BriefingPatient Safety Watch: Another round of inquiries alone won’t deliver safer care
HSJ hosts the Patient Safety Watch newsletter, written by Patient Safety Watch chief executive James Titcombe
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: The ‘completely detached’ commissioning framework
Insider tales and must-read analysis on how integration is reshaping health and care systems, NHS providers, primary care, and commissioning. This week by correspondent Mimi Launder.
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CommentBringing mental health leadership to the heart of acute care
Hannah Wildsmith explains how embedding mental health leadership within acute hospitals can close the gap between physical and psychological care.
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Following Estonia’s lead
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ella Devereux. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: CEOs told to get a grip on finance
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get back in the black. By finance correspondent Henry Anderson.
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Daily InsightThe mythbuster: This year’s planning guidance is better but still deeply flawed
Steve Black assesses the NHS planning guidance for 2026-27 to 2028-29 – aka the “medium term planning framework”.
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: What’s the ambition for IHOs and neighbourhoods?
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.
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CommentHands-on healthcare at home is in decline
District nursing is in crisis, with staff cuts threatening neighbourhood health and the 10-Year Health Plan’s vision of community-based care, says Nuffield Trust CEO Thea Stein.
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Expert BriefingOn Call: The consolidation game
Essential insights into the latest workforce challenges facing NHS staff. Analysis on the key questions around recruitment and retention, staff wellbeing, and equality, diversity and inclusion. By HSJ workforce correspondent Nick Kituno.
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CommentIf it’s serious about inequalities, government will tackle homeless health
With homelessness at record levels, a promised government strategy must be used to tackle extreme health inequalities, argues MP and health and social care committee member Danny Beales
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Expert BriefingThe Download: The path to ‘digital by default’ is now clearer
The weekly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week, written by Ben Clover. Contact HSJ in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingFollowing the Money: The end of deficit support
HSJ’s expert briefing on NHS finances, savings and efforts to get back in the black. By finance correspondent Henry Anderson.