Danny Mortimer
Danny Mortimer is chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation.
CommentA more agile approach to regulation is needed as we embed system working
There is an opportunity to reset the dial and create a stronger, more durable system of regulation for the future which continues to recognise the primacy of public protection and safety, writes Danny Mortimer
CommentTransformation is needed in NHS governance and regulation
Transforming the culture and architecture of the NHS must be on the government’s agenda for improving patient care and working lives of NHS leaders. By Danny Mortimer.
CommentInvesting in healthcare students’ education is essential
Following the plea from Simon Stevens to better support healthcare students, Danny Mortimer of NHS Employers considers the impact of education funding policy changes and identifies the priorities in supporting qualified staff to meet the needs of the long-term plan.
CommentStaff survey offers reasons to be hopeful, but problems remain
Danny Mortimer notes that the recent NHS Staff Survey results suggest there are reasons to be optimistic, but there are still areas for improvement
CommentChildren must learn all are welcome as part of the NHS team
NHS trusts must develop stronger relationships with education so that discussion of the benefits of an NHS career becomes a normal part of primary and secondary school education, writes Danny Mortimer
CommentOptimising NHS human resources more important now than ever before
As demands placed on NHS staff grow, employers accept that more can be done to properly use and retain the talents of the people who make up the health service, writes Danny Mortimer