Stephen Thornton
Stephen Thornton is chief executive of the Health Foundation.
CommentPower to the patients: promised improvements to patient choice need backing up
A change in what “choice” represents in policy has great potential for patients. Now that change needs to be backed with a firm will to implement it, writes Health Foundation chief executive Stephen Thornton.
CommentThe debate on consortia governance requires sound principles, and hard evidence
To commission effectively, consortia will need governance arrangements that create confidence and trust, and build legitimacy and partnerships, writes The Health Foundation chief executive Stephen Thornton.
CommentStephen Thornton on interpreting NHS performance data
Dr Foster’s Hospital Guide was no help to managers and patients - in fact it added to the confusion
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Patient engagement: pull together for a patient-centred NHS
Sustaining the strides made in NHS patient engagement will rely on clinicians and managers embracing change, says Stephen Thornton
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Stephen Thornton on engaging clinicians
'One of the most powerful motivating factors for clinicians to be involved in improving services is seeing its direct impact on the quality of patient care'
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Stephen Thornton on developing leaders
Plastic-wrapped Devon fudge appearing in the office kitchen is a sure sign that August has arrived. Bringing back treats from your summer travels can be a nice way to foster team spirit, but it's not necessarily the most effective.
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Confederation insists PCTs have major role in talks on GP contract
Primary care managers will be able to have a say in the national GP contract negotiations through a steering committee linked to NHS Confederation negotiators, according to chief executive Stephen Thornton.
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Wanted: feet to fill big shoes
Any structural shake-ups following Sir Alan Langlands' departure must get to grips with how the centre relates to local service providers, writes Stephen Thornton