Category Archives: NHS

NHS Capital – why?

For anyone who’s got an interest in the NHS, it’s clear that there’s a lot we need to do about our hospitals, community centres and other facilities. You wouldn’t believe the farce going on about funding for these developments. The … Continue reading

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Hello world, been away too long…

It’s been too long out in the cold and finally coming back into the light…  Cracking afternoon with i-Nexus! My guys and I just had the most brilliant, engaging session with the lovely people from i-Nexus who provide what they … Continue reading

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Politicians seek to distract from the funding question

David West – HSJ NHS managers, who would have to deal with the consequences of underfunding and messy policy commitments, need MPs to make clear promises, rather than averting attention from the funding question, writes Dave West We are only … Continue reading

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7 DAY SERVICE: LOCAL SOLUTIONS + LOCAL PARTNERS = BESPOKE ANSWERS

Stephen Collinson Sir Bruce Keogh has announced that NHS services will be provided 7 days a week by 2017. We know that offering care and expertise over 7 days is crucial, but one of the many questions that needs to … Continue reading

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UNREASONABLE MAN VS REASONABLE MAN

Stephen Collinson on WordPress Go to http://ow.ly/zvL0u for the full piece You know it’s really hard positioning a company for growth when the market keeps changing! Well that is self-evident you might say but for someone running a private company who … Continue reading

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The blind men and the governance elephant

NHS England – Nicola King – http://ow.ly/ztIVj Nicola King, NHS England’s Head of Commissioning Skills for the Commissioning Development Directorate, uses a parable to highlight the work being done to help CCGs: THE parable of the Blind Men and the … Continue reading

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Manchester launches consultation on major hospital care shake-up

HSJ – Crispin Dowler “Almost certainly we’re going to see much, much more of this in the future. Everyone knows that this is the way forward, but equally everyone knows what will get in the way of it, the ‘intense … Continue reading

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Why clinical commissioning groups must take the lead in planning the new NHS estate

HSJ Commissioning supplement: Time to step up 20 June 2014 “Honestly, I couldn’t agree more… I’ve been saying this sort of thing for the last five years, but few people seem to ‘get it’. It’s essential that we grasp the nettle, … Continue reading

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The tricky landscape of NHS properties, a year on from major reforms

HSJ 16 June, 2014 | By Bridget Archibald There have been several changes to the way health provider estates have been owned and managed, but there is plenty of room for improvement. Bridget Archibald canvasses the changes. No direct changes to providers’ estate … Continue reading

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Run community hospitals as social enterprises and save the NHS millions

HSJ 16 June, 2014 | By Tracey Bush Give social enterprise a greater role in the provision of local healthcare and you can energise staff, save the NHS money and bypass the red tape that holds back innovation, argues Tracey Bush NHS England … Continue reading

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