Comment archive – Page 98
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CommentRefugees can help tackle the NHS workforce shortage
Kaye Burnett places emphasis on supporting people from excluded communities with the opportunity of being potential recruits for the NHS
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LeaderNHS leaders hold ministers’ fate in their hands
When push comes to shove, this delivery-focused government knows that NHS leaders and the wider managership cohort are essential to driving down waiting lists (and building ‘new hospitals’).
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Speaking up, making up and hiring Down Under
Your essential update on health for the week.
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CommentJulian Patterson: A more roadworthy NHS
Exciting new publishing venture from the government promises to make it cheaper and easier than ever to maintain your old runabout
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CommentThe NHS needs more leaders who ‘think in systems’
For all the welcome aspects of the Health and Care Bill, it is culture, not structure, that ultimately determines the quality of health system integration, writes Dr Parth Patel
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CommentPower is tilting back to Whitehall
The health and social care secretary is taking back control, says Richard Sloggett
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Expert BriefingThe Integrator: The Saj spotlights ‘disparities’
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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CommentICSs take over in just six months, but many questions remain unanswered
With six months to go until integrated care systems become statutory bodies, Georgia Butterworth explores the aspects of system working that are currently preoccupying trust leaders.
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CommentWhy some people on elective waiting lists may never reach the front of the queue
If we don’t keep up with demand, some patients may never reach the front of the queue
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Expert BriefingLondon Eye: The new pandemic
Essential insight into England’s biggest health economy, by Ben Clover.
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CommentGetting more hours from exhausted clinicians - the options
Andrew Taylor explains the pay and cost dilemmas facing NHS leaders, as they look to use additional cash to keep waiting lists in check.
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CommentA focus on neurology can unlock wider benefits for the NHS
In many ways the issues facing neurology services are a microcosm of those facing the wider NHS. Getting neurology services right can help local NHS decision-makers meet many of their other targets. By Nick Moberly
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Expert BriefingThe Download: Watchdog seeks clarity on bold new data vision
The fortnightly newsletter that unpacks system leaders’ priorities for digital technology and the impact they are having on delivering health services. This week by senior correspondent Nick Carding.
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CommentHow ICSs can avoid becoming SHAs 2.0
How can the pursuit of integrated care be maintained during recovery, and ICSs prevented from becoming strategic health authorities 2.0, writes Sir John Oldham
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Expert BriefingNorth by North West: We know you’re tired, but…
Essential insight into NHS matters in the North West of England. Contact me in confidence here.
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Expert BriefingHSJ Weekly Catch-up: Slow ministers, slow decline and slow investigations
Your essential update on health for the week.
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CommentJulian Patterson: GP shortage worsens as panic-booking continues
GPs consider retraining as HGV drivers as RCGP promises to restore supplies of unleaded pencils
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CommentThe Health and Care Bill must combat alcohol harm
The Health and Care Bill offers an opportunity to bring the rules on alcohol advertising in line with those of all other ‘less healthy food and drink’. By Professor Sir Ian Gilmore
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CommentThe true cost of cancer nursing shortages
When the pandemic hit, an already short-staffed cancer workforce was depleted even further. The nursing workforce are struggling to cope with high vacancy rates and extreme workload pressures. By Steven McIntosh
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CommentTackling health inequalities must be a fundamental priority for the NHS
A new report on health inequalities sets out how a supportive policy framework will help the NHS address longstanding injustice, says Saffron Cordery