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Derek Bell

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No perfect group

The challenges, rewards and continuing lessons of group working at University Hospitals Tees.

7 November 2024

Lorraine Mattis

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Reforming dentistry through primary care collaboration

To address NHS dental care access and oral health inequalities, we must advocate for policies that facilitate integration among primary care providers

16 September 2024

Fay Blackwood and Eric Pirozzoli

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Diversifying the upper levels of the health service

Despite the incredible diversity of NHS staff as a whole, there is a distinct lack of diversity at higher levels. So what is going wrong?

21 August 2024

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NHS Reset: Shifting the curve - managing mental health in the aftermath of COVID-19

Mental health services are impacted, not only to support of those with existing conditions, but also those needing support due to the pandemic.

20 August 2020

NHS Reset: Primary care networks have a huge opportunity to help improve mental health – here’s how

Primary care networks are grasping the opportunity to work with local communities to translate their needs into localised mental health services.

7 August 2020

NHS Reset: Steps are being taken to make managing finances easier for people with poor mental health

Increased demand for mental health services is expected in order to help those impacted by social issues caused by COVID-19.

3 August 2020

Get it right for people with learning disabilities, and you get it right for everyone

It is Learning Disabilities Week and raising awareness of this life-long condition is more important than ever.

19 June 2020

How the arts tackle loneliness and isolation during COVID-19

In Wales, the arts and health sectors are collaborating to connect people while apart and mitigate the negative health outcomes of these experiences.

18 June 2020

NHS Reset: Has inclusion been lost in the digital transformation of the NHS?

NHS Reset is a new NHS Confederation campaign to contribute to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath

18 June 2020

NHS Reset: Mental health must remain high on the healthcare agenda

Our NHS Reset campaign contributes to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

12 June 2020

NHS Reset: Make carers visible in Wales

Our NHS Reset campaign contributes to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 June 2020

NHS Reset: Looking after the wellbeing of the people who look after us

Our NHS Reset campaign contributes to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

10 June 2020

NHS Reset: Where is the 'I' in mental health?

Our NHS Reset campaign contributes to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.

9 June 2020

NHS Reset: The long and winding road – the mental health of older people during and after COVID-19

Our NHS Reset campaign contributes to the public debate on what the health and care system should look like post-COVID-19.

5 June 2020

A very different kind of Mental Health Awareness Week in Wales

Reflections on why Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 is especially meaningful.

22 May 2020

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