All Opinion and blogs articles – Page 28
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Blogs
18 week waits still holding
The NHS held steady on 18 weeks with an increase in admissions, despite signs of increased pressure on waiting times.
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Blogs
Metaphor to die for
End Game was recently reminded that sound bites can be largely catagorised into one of three broad groups:1. The good: “It’s the economy, stupid” - well done to Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign strategist James Carville. Jolly clever. 2. The bad: remember Nick Clegg claiming ...
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CommentDefine a clear role for hospitals in integrated care
One north London acute trust shows the way forward
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CommentReaders’ Letters − 17 January 2014
There’s no quick fix to soften temporary staffing figures in the NHS
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Blogs
Game for a laugh
Nothing says happy new year quite like a laboured and mirthless joke about NHS privatisation.So big End Game thanks to London Health Emergency, those funsters, for sending us a new board game to ease the January blues.The group, who are celebrating 30 years of constant panic this year, have devised ...
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CommentWhy NHS staff engagement matters
A new report should be taken seriously by all in the sector
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CommentDon't believe the hype, NHS productivity is actually rising
Exclusive: NHS productivity increased by 2.1 per cent from 2010-11 to 2011-12
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BlogsThe dilemma of a tough management decision
Managers are sometimes faced with decisions which will test their leadership skills, their willingness to act and their ability to reason over emotion
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CommentMichael White: Coalition and Labour all play the blame game
Just who is at fault for the emergency department staffing crisis?
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CommentMore accountability and regulation could punish the system
Accountability could have a negative impact on care workers
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Blogs
Six pack sensation
Three health secretaries turned up to the farewell bash of outgoing NHS Confederation chief executive Mike Farrar just before Christmas. Jeremy Hunt was joined by Alan Milburn and Patricia Hewitt – the former two spending at least 20 minutes locked in animated private conversation.Mr Farrar’s distinguished contribution to the NHS ...
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Blogs
Heavy duties
Before you judge a person you should walk a mile in their shoes, goes the famous maxim.Or to quote Billy Connolly: “Never judge a man before you have walked a mile in his shoes, then you’re a mile away, and you’ve got his shoes”.Staff at one hospital have taken the ...
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CommentPooling funding is the only way forward
We are at a critical time for health and social care
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HSJ KnowledgeSeven day services: An alternative perspective
An alternative view of seven day services
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Blogs
Improving the world, one message at a time
A misdirected email chain gives us insight into two of End Game’s favourite subjects: the relationship between the Department of Health and NHS England, and the everyday life of public relations professionals.The scene is a dreary Monday 6 January, millions are miserably returning to work after a holiday – among ...
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BlogsNew year, time to get a new job?
Seeeking feedback and reacting to it is now an important aspect of senior management
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CommentMore patient data ultimately means better care
Help us get a complete picture of the care the NHS delivers
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Blogs
GPs neglected, again
In the run up to the Yuletide holiday, many hospital chiefs received what End Game considers the ultimate Christmas gift: a personal call from the secretary of state for health.Alas, there’s only so much time a cabinet minister can spend yacking on the dog and bone, but fear not, Mr ...