All articles by Julian Patterson – Page 4
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CommentRevealed: The science behind NHSE's new sentient care model
An ambitious new project challenges the belief that partnerships depend on chemistry. It’s all about physics, explains Julian Patterson
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CommentHow to write the perfect ICS strategy
To lose one strategy is unfortunate, to lose seven looks like carelessness. Julian Patterson reports
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CommentHow to turn the whining into winning
Former estate agent Darren Graft was dubbed the thickest ever winner of The Apprentice. After six weeks working as Lord Sugar’s business partner, Darren reinvented himself on Instagram as Britain’s leading Gen Z business influencer. Here he offers advice to NHS’s debt-ridden hospital trusts. As told to Julian Patterson.
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CommentSay 'hello' to Completely Blithering ICB
As the daily struggle for survival continues, it’s time to reset our strategic priorities – starting with the logo. Julian Patterson reports from the front line
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Comment'A planet-sized financial hole filled with red ink'
NHS Blithering ICS has dropped the bombshell that its unachievable financial targets will not be achieved. Regional team director Anne Roach is ‘significantly disappointed’
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CommentExclusive: the Steve Barclay diaries
There’s only one Steve with the qualities to sort out the country’s ailing health system. As told to Julian Patterson
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CommentNHS reform: 'how hard can it be?'
Three blokes in a pub are fixing the NHS. Julian Patterson is taking notes in the corner with a pint of mild
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CommentGovernment tells NHS managers: ‘Waste money and you’ll go to prison’
As the NHS plunges deeper into crisis, the government is taking firm action against those responsible, reports Julian Patterson
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CommentStaff on high alert over 'fake' health secretary
NHS staff urged to be vigilant as authorities warn about a spate of bogus officials, reports Julian Patterson
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Comment'Merry Christmas, you're fired'
The NHS Blithering board meets to celebrate another 12 months of integrated progress and to set out overarching ambitions for a system-wide 2023. Julian Patterson circulates the minutes
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CommentTop holiday gift ideas for NHS leaders
It’s the thought that counts, but if you can’t be bothered to give present buying any, here’s a list of Christmas gift ideas for the special measures person in your life. Selected by Julian Patterson
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CommentGovernment's hospital fabrication plan relaunched
In the latest (and only) development in the new hospitals saga, the government is blaming circumstances beyond its control for a small change of plan, writes Julian Patterson
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CommentThe pointless leader
Beverly ‘Bev’ Heaver is NHS Blithering’s head transformationalist and director of the New Perspectives Unit. Here she sets out her vision of perpetual change. As channeled by Julian Patterson
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CommentFreedom? No thank you
Regional team director Anne Roach delivers devastating news to the Blithering Integrated Care Board: they could soon be running the show for real. Julian Patterson reports
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CommentMilitant NHS directors threaten strike action
In the wake of the nurses’ ballot and as fears of further unrest rock the health service, another vital group of public servants could be about to down tools, reports Julian Patterson
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CommentTime to pull the plug on the NHS
Julian Patterson is away this week, so he invited his sister-in-law, the right of centre columnist, commentator and busy working mum Tamara Buckshott, to step in
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CommentThe ancient art of passing the parcel
The NHS is not short of beds, it is short of ideas. Dr David Rummage, head of clinical innovation at NHS Blithering believes that innovation is the key to unleashing hospitals. Report by Julian Patterson
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CommentNational positivity strategy to put the smile back on the NHS's face
It’s never been more important for the NHS to look on the bright side - in fact, it’s now official policy. Julian Patterson reports
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CommentHow to ‘comms it’
When the money runs out and the workforce has quit, the ambitious NHS leader must learn to “comms it”. Martin Plackard has helpfully compiled a list of the vital terms that great NHS communicators should use in this time of crisis. As shared with Julian Patterson