Paul Burstow
Paul Burstow chairs the Hertfordshire and West Essex ICB, he also serves on the NHS Confederation ICS Network Board.
CommentICBs have staged a quiet revolution in the commissioning of services
On 1 July, integrated care boards mark their third anniversary. It’s a milestone that comes at a moment of significant challenge and change, writes Paul Burstow
CommentHousing must be at the heart of the vision for health
Paul Burstow discusses the crucial link between housing and health that missed its spot in the recent white paper
CommentMaking the case for place
Paul Burstow delineates why a place-based approach should be adopted to meet the health challenges facing the NHS and measures to make it a success
CommentMental health ‘at risk of being crowded out’ during election debate
Attention-seeking parties competing in the general election will priortise some, but not all, aspects of health and social care, writes Paul Burstow.
CommentEnough talk about system leadership, time for action
Sustained investment in place-based leadership, the creation of more boundary spanning leadership roles, and the development of a cadre of leaders committed to co-producing the solutions with citizens are needed to make system leadership real. By Paul Burstow
CommentScale up the best to achieve Long-Term plan goals
To realise the plan’s vision of integrated care, the best innovations within local systems need to be scaled up, says Paul Burstow
CommentLeading integrated care systems: from heroic to humble leadership
Paul Burstow outlines the essentials for ICS leaders to move from “paying lip service” to making integration the new business as usual
CommentWhy investing in a resilient generation is the NHS's business
Investment in improving access to children and adolescent mental health services and tackling its causes through a prevention first approach is the need of the hour, says Paul Burstow
CommentTime to harness the renewable energy of community
A holistic approach to care needs is required along with engagement with the wider community to bring about integration within the NHS, writes Paul Burstow
CommentInnovating our way to a new ‘business as usual’
A research report highlights the essential factors and barriers to scale up innovative models of adult healthcare, says Paul Burstow
CommentHow do we make integration more than a tick box exercise?
Integration between health and social care remains an elusive goal but the essential building blocks are well documented, writes Paul Burstow
CommentIs five a good number for the forward view?
The financial challenges increase the urgency to get on with the task of health care advancement but cannot shorten the time it takes to complete the journey
CommentWhy the NHS estate could be the key to delivering the Five Year Forward View
Now is the time for the NHS to make the most of its massively underutilised estate
CommentWe need to win the PR battle on sharing patient data
Data sharing will unlock pressure mysteries
Comment'Accountability in the NHS is a mess'
Ministers in Whitehall have excessive powers to interfere and meddle in local operational issues, with primary care trusts controlled by strategic health authorities and SHAs by Whitehall.