Local government could find efficiencies by buying construction, care and waste services together, but what about the rest of the public sector? Some weeks ago I argued that local authorities are their own worst enemies. Yet again they are being given a tough financial settlement, a further reduction...
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Booklet aims to help new Healthwatch bodies and health and wellbeing boards to collaborate on NHS service delivery The Centre for Public Scrutiny (CfPS) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have published a practical e-guide to help new independent health watchdogs collaborate on reform. Practical...
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Overstretched public managers are facing a long haul to improve working conditions for themselves and their staff It's hard to believe it has now been five years since the credit crunch started to bite. While the consequences of the stormy economic conditions that followed have of course been complex...
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Singing the praises of the NHS overseas can only be positive In showcasing Great Ormond Street hospital during the Olympics opening ceremony, Danny Boyle recognised that we have a National Health Service to be proud of. Great Ormond Street hospital, GOSH to its friends, is a global brand – without doubt...
Don't be misled: even in the market-driven US, it is the government that is driving healthcare innovation Nick Seddon's intriguing description of the innovative cataract surgery being delivered by SalaUna in Mexico is the latest radical healthcare model from a low or middle income country to...
What the UK could learn from a specialist centre of clinical excellence offering sight-restoring cataract operations In July, the Institute for Fiscal Studies published public spending projections for 2021-22, which show that the health budget is likely to grow significantly over the next decade. Tiny...
A lack of integration and splintered funding streams threaten care savings but social impact bonds offer councils hope Positive conversations about the opportunities presented by the public health reforms have quickly turned to discussions of funding shortfalls and the dangers of under-investment. If...
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Something for everyone in new book on the challenges and opportunities of co-production Co-production, where public services professionals work together with citizens and communities to improve outcomes, is already inherent in all public services. But it's often not properly recognised nor properly...
A recent study shows 90% of respondents would entrust a relative to their colleagues' care. But what will happen when the new health care bill becomes law? When nine out of ten staff report that they "make a difference" on a daily basis, they are surely part of a highly motivated and dedicated...
The capital's hospitals have been under review since 2007. A decision can't be put off any longer, writes John Appleby London has been a major medical centre for centuries; it is home to one of the oldest hospitals in the world (St Bartholomew's) and the tallest all-hospital tower in the...
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Cuts aren't the only option: when faced with reduced funding, managers should explore all the options before wielding the axe Headlines about the NHS and local government cutting services to save money are becoming increasingly frequent. However, should these cuts be taking place and who should be...
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