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Thomas Webb

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IT is key for productivity gains but processes must be standardised first

There are very real opportunities for the NHS to become more productive, writes Thomas Webb of Ethical Healthcare Consulting.

24 June 2024

Sian Stanley

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Working across the interface: greater than the sum of our parts

In Harlow, community/primary assets are reducing pressure on the emergency department by providing alternative care settings.

19 March 2024

Jacob Haddad speaking at ConfedExpo.

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A more sustainable operating model for primary care

Two key principles for a more sustainable operating model for primary care.

15 February 2024

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ICS delay muddies leadership and threatens accountability

Poor communication about ICS delays hasn't helped what can be an already difficult situation.

14 January 2022

Be bold with the ask: embedding the VCSE in system planning and design

Partnership working between the voluntary sector, local government and the NHS is crucial to improving care for people and communities.

12 January 2022

Is the end of Omicron in sight?

Much as we'd all like the disruptions caused by Omicron to be reduced, it is still too early to know its trend, explains Matthew Taylor.

3 January 2022

It’s time to press the brakes on a growing cancer crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic crisis continues, we must act now to stop us spiralling into a cancer one, writes Michelle Mitchell.

20 December 2021

The health and care bill: what’s changed in the Commons and what’s on the Lords’ agenda?

What may still change in the health and care bill as it goes to the House of Lords?

3 December 2021

Being realistic, the NHS recovery will not be perfect

Honesty about the NHS recovery is essential for the people to understand why they’re still waiting for their care, explains Layla MacCay.

30 November 2021

Health bill gives too much power to Whitehall

While most of its proposals are welcome, the health and care bill’s weakness is the power it gives the health secretary to make clinical decisions.

23 November 2021

System leadership: reflections on learning by doing

Chris Ham sets out his reflections on the learning from his three years as chair of Coventry and Warwickshire ICS.

5 November 2021

Improving population health relies on leadership not just in health and care

Many countries have seen health inequalities exacerbated and poorer population health outcomes since the start of the pandemic.

4 November 2021

Solidarity in difference – the ICS conundrum

Matthew Taylor explores the potential for ICS leaders to become wider influencers through building a powerful collective voice.

29 October 2021

Complacent government messaging risks fight against COVID-19

Precautionary steps must be taken now to prevent more severe measures being reintroduced to stop the spread of COVID-19.

28 October 2021

The best service the NHS has offered yet

With medicines optimisation costs increasing, effective approaches are needed at national, systems and place levels with ICSs playing a key part.

27 October 2021