Julian Patterson's satirical column chronicles the absurdity of life in the NHS. It is sent to Daily Insight subscribers on Friday afternoon.
The perfect Christmas gifts for NHS managers
Stuck for original gift ideas? Running out of time due to last-minute reporting commitments? There’s something for everyone in this list of festive shopping recommendations, compiled by Julian Patterson
Centre warns NHS of deadly new threat to service
The government and NHS England have told integrated care systems to get a grip on the challenges presented by cold weather and to stop looking to the centre for answers, reports Julian Patterson
NHS England slims down
NHS England has listened to Lord Darzi’s proposal to slim down the centre and is going on a hiring spree to make it happen, reports Julian Patterson
Longstay's trail of destruction finally comes to an end
The world of management is rocked to its foundations as the NHS’s greatest and most prolific leader, Sir Trevor Longstay, announces his decision to retire. Julian Patterson has the distressing details
Management consultants offer NHS 'remarkable value for money', concludes report
A new report debunks the myth that management consultants are a waste of money, writes Julian Patterson
Blithering wins the X factor
The opportunities for virtue signalling on social media are never greater than when you decide to leave. After a wobbly start, Blithering comms supremo Martin Plackard finally gets up to speed. Julian Patterson has the details