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Let's talk place: a collaborative solution to delayed discharges

Sophie Coles

Dec 114 min read

Let's talk place: a collaborative solution to delayed discharges

An NHS fit for the future has been unveiled as one of the government's six national missions. In this article, Sophie Coles considers a...

We can't tackle economic inactivity without joined-up work and health services

John Copps

Nov 264 min read

We can't tackle economic inactivity without joined-up work and health services

Today sees the publication of the government's plan to 'Get Britain Working' and tackle economic inactivity among the working age...

From illness to employment: a person-centred approach to supporting people back into work

Hannah Szczepanski

Oct 314 min read

From illness to employment: a person-centred approach to supporting people back into work

One of the UK’s biggest challenges is the number of people who are economically inactive due to ill health. Hannah Szczepanski argues...

Radical Reformers ep.83: Violence Reduction with Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director of Violence Reduction at NHS London

Andrew Laird

Oct 241 min read

Radical Reformers ep.83: Violence Reduction with Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director of Violence Reduction at NHS London

In this episode of Radical Reformers, I welcomed Martin P Griffiths, CBE, Trauma Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust and Clinical Director...

Towards a 'whole government' approach to health

John Copps

Oct 223 min read

Towards a 'whole government' approach to health

The health of the nation doesn't just rely on what the NHS does - it requires a wider view of our lives at home and work, and the public...

Supporting health needs to get people back to work - MV welcomes the launch of WorkWell pilots

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Oct 12 min read

Supporting health needs to get people back to work - MV welcomes the launch of WorkWell pilots

MV welcomes the launch of 15 new WorkWell services, supporting people to get back to work. Today sees the launch of 15 new local services...

Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group

Andrew Laird

Sep 111 min read

Radical Reformers ep.80: Supporting people who are having a tough time with Mark Simms, Chief Executive,P3 Group

This episode is with Mark Simms, the Chief Executive of the P3 Group. He describes P3 as an organisation that supports people who are...

Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC

Andrew Laird

Aug 291 min read

Radical Reformers ep.79: Radical Place Leadership with Simon Beeton, Chief Executive, Navigo Health and Care CIC

This episode is with Simon Beeton, the Chief Executive of Navigo Health and Social Care CIC, a mental health and wellbeing provider in...

Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young

Andrew Laird

Aug 141 min read

Radical Reformers ep.78: The changing role of the council Chief Executive with Donna Hall and Stephen Young

This episode is all about the changing role of the council Chief Executive - and it certainly is changing! The financial pressures on...

A prescription for prevention: what has the new government promised?

John Copps

Jul 233 min read

A prescription for prevention: what has the new government promised?

The incoming Labour government has called for a 'revolution in prevention'. John Copps looks at what this means for healthcare services...

Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan

Andrew Laird

Jul 171 min read

Radical Reformers ep.76: City Turnaround with Tom Riordan

This episode is with Tom Riordan. Tom is a legend in public service circles. He's been the Chief Executive of Leeds Council for 14 years,...

How might cooperative principles inform a model of Primary Care for the future?

John Copps

Jun 114 min read

How might cooperative principles inform a model of Primary Care for the future?

The traditional GP practice is under pressure from rising demand, a shortage of GPs and the preferences of a new generation of doctors....

Radical Reformers ep.75: Commissioning for Better Outcomes with Lesley Dixon

Andrew Laird

Jun 51 min read

Radical Reformers ep.75: Commissioning for Better Outcomes with Lesley Dixon

This episode is with Lesley Dixon. Lesley is the chief executive of PSS, a Liverpool based charity delivering adult social care services...

Radical Reformers ep.74: Empowering local public services with Rob Whiteman

Andrew Laird

May 221 min read

Radical Reformers ep.74: Empowering local public services with Rob Whiteman

This episode is with Rob Whiteman, the Chief Executive of CIPFA. Rob is a very thoughtful and influential commentator on local government...

Radical Reformers ep.73: Fighting Health Neglect with Dr. Linda Harris

Andrew Laird

May 81 min read

Radical Reformers ep.73: Fighting Health Neglect with Dr. Linda Harris

This episode is with Dr Linda Harris, the Chief Executive and Chief Medical Officer of Spectrum Community Health a Wakefield based social...

AI in public services – where do you start?

Andrew Laird

May 73 min read

AI in public services – where do you start?

Andrew Laird looks at the potential of AI in public services and the lessons learnt from the recent exploratory work completed by a group...

Prioritising care closer to home through local partnerships

John Copps

Apr 224 min read

Prioritising care closer to home through local partnerships

To shift care closer to people’s homes, primary care and community services need to be firmer allies and work closely with local...

Radical Reformers ep.71: Stronger Economies And Stronger Communities With Rob Walsh

Andrew Laird

Apr 101 min read

Radical Reformers ep.71: Stronger Economies And Stronger Communities With Rob Walsh

This episode is with Rob Walsh, the long standing Chief Executive of Northeast Lincolnshire Council. Rob has been Chief Exec of Northeast...

Radical Reformers ep.70: System Leadership for healthy children and families with Sam Allen

Andrew Laird

Mar 131 min read

Radical Reformers ep.70: System Leadership for healthy children and families with Sam Allen

This episode is with Sam Allen the Chief Executive of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System. This system covers a huge...

Catch up on our webinar: Shifting the Dial on Children's Health Outcomes

admin

Mar 121 min read

Catch up on our webinar: Shifting the Dial on Children's Health Outcomes

Catch up on our webinar - Shifting the Dial on Children's Health Outcomes. This webinar was held on Tuesday 12th March 2024. Watch here...

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