Miriam Deakin
Miriam Deakin is the interim deputy chief executive at NHS Providers.
CommentAs ICSs develop, trusts will provide vital system leadership
While new challenges may surface on the horizon as winter approaches, trusts are doing excellent work every day, all over the country, to maximise the power of system working, writes Miriam Deakin
CommentGovernment must fully fund the imminent pay award for NHS staff
Miriam Deakin emphasises the need for the government to fund the imminent pay award for NHS staff so that trusts can continue to deliver quality care and tackle workforce shortages
CommentUrgent focus needed on backlogs in children and young people’s services
We need a coordinated effort, funding and support to help community providers address backlogs of care across community services for children and young people, write Daniel Reynolds and Miriam Deakin
CommentDoes the buck stop with integrated care systems?
Miriam Deakin discusses the key policy documents that NHSE/I has published in recent weeks to help local health and care systems navigate the reforms which will make ICSs statutory bodies
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More ringfenced investment will be required to empower community services
Much of the welcome extra investment for the NHS during the pandemic has been targeted at other parts of the system, not making its way to community services. Daniel Reynolds and Miriam Deakin explain why the March Budget is an opportunity to support community services through targeted investment.
CommentIt is time to face up to the difficult questions facing the NHS
A new report reveals that 91 per cent of trust leaders are worried that unless politicians have a full, frank and open national conversation about the severe pressures facing the NHS, we risk damaging public trust and faith in the NHS
CommentUnanswered questions for the future of STPs
With the impending launch of a new 10 year plan for the NHS, Miriam Deakin reflects on five key questions facing national policy makers about system working