All Comment articles – Page 10
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CommentCovid proved religious groups must have a role in tackling health inequalities
Bringing together her experiences in the NHS and the Church of England, Dame Sarah Mullally writes how faith groups are integral to addressing health inequalities.
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CommentA blueprint for NHS efficiency
David Selwyn explains how NHS leaders must optimise the surgical pathway to reduce last-minute cancellations, improving patient outcomes and saving in the process
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CommentThe future of digital health depends on it being open
Rachel Dunscombe explains how adopting openEHR and integrated data systems is essential for the NHS to accelerate digital transformation, improve patient care, and achieve long-term sustainability amidst growing pressures
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CommentPrepare to clear your desks
Before he takes up an important political assignment, Julian Patterson offers a shamelessly unbalanced view of the outcome of the general election and what it will mean for HSJ readers
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CommentTackling the abuse of power in the NHS
Health Creation empowers communities to address root causes, fostering equitable, sustainable health outcomes through relational strategies
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CommentHow do you solve the problem with productivity?
NHS productivity is among the biggest issues in this election campaign but, with the service struggling to live within its means, Julian Hartley asks what can be done to increase activity while maintaining quality and safety
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CommentChanges to the NHS constitution should not be debated in secrecy
Jacob Lant, CEO of National Voices, argues that the consultation process on changing the NHS constitution needs to be made more inclusive and accessible
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CommentWait list and longest waits all worsen in last figures before election
The waiting list has grown since Rishi Sunak pledged it would fall, but his promise people would get care quicker has come true
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CommentWhy the NHS should start its year on 1 October
Andi Orlowski makes the case for starting the NHS financial year from 1 October to lessen winter pains and improve joint working
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CommentStreeting should empower ICSs, not undermine them
Wes Streeting risks undermining integrated care systems, and Labour’s own promise not to restructure the NHS, if he seeks to manage elective recovery directly via trusts, says NHS Confederation CEO Matthew Taylor
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CommentThe Groundhog Expo
It’s time to “activate your awareness funnel” as this year’s Blithering Expo is here. Once again the event provides an opportunity to share learnings, hear about great examples of innovation and network with peers. Most importantly, it’s a chance to get out of the office for a couple of days. ...
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CommentCrack teams to get spin backlog under control
As election fever intensifies, the Labour leadership has set out a clear and detailed plan to save the NHS, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentGoing green without the preaching
Empowering NHS staff with the Green Team Competition’s SusQI approach boosts morale, aligns sustainability with clinical priorities, and achieves significant financial, environmental, and patient care improvements, writes Rachel McLean
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CommentTesting Labour’s waiting list pledge
Waiting list expert Rob Findlay examines whether Labour’s election pledge to restore the 18 week elective target within five years is feasible.
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CommentTrusts and suppliers are heading for a showdown
A brief insight into the challenges and opportunities in NHS supplier negotiations, and the need to align inflation expectations with funding realities and collaborative opportunities. Writes Jason Dorsett.
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CommentA tribute to chair’s towering modesty
Blithering ICB chief executive Joy Hunter shares extracts from her diary – a privileged glimpse into the busy life of one of the NHS’s top leaders, as told to Julian Patterson
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CommentRevealed: the tech that frees up clinicians, and what they do with that extra time
Tim Horton and Alison Moulds explore the potential of health technology to alleviate NHS workforce pressures, emphasising the importance of effective implementation and utilisation for productivity gains
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CommentThe NHS must act to prevent mentally unwell people dying from physical illnesses
Emily Gibbons discusses how trusts lead the charge in integrating mental and physical health services for better outcomes and equity, bridging gaps, and saving lives
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CommentTaking time to stop thinking about problems
Why is Sir Trevor Longstay keen to hold an all-day planning meeting? Why is he going out of his way to flatter the regional director? And will the ICB ever finish its stakeholder map? Julian Patterson has the answers