

Matt Carter
3 days ago3 min read
Changing the Culture: a new approach to supporting children with neurodivergence
Matt Carter discusses a new early intervention and support-led model for neurodivergent children and young people, driven by true system...


John Copps
Jan 106 min read
Will 2025 deliver its promise of change in public services?
In 2025 public services are poised for significant reform, driven by a government eager to address longstanding issues and improve...


Kate Copeland
Dec 18, 20243 min read
Looking to the other side of the world: what UK public services can learn from New Zealand
Kate Copeland, our resident Kiwi, argues that public services in the UK can learn from what works in New Zealand – including how leaders...


Sophie Coles
Dec 11, 20244 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...


John Copps
Nov 26, 20244 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...


Hannah Szczepanski
Oct 31, 20244 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...

Andrew Laird
Oct 24, 20241 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...


John Copps
Oct 22, 20243 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...


Mutual Ventures
Oct 1, 20242 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...

Andrew Laird
Sep 11, 20241 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...

Andrew Laird
Aug 29, 20241 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...


Mutual Ventures
Aug 25, 20243 min read
Barnsley Healthcare Federation & South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Clients:  Barnsley Healthcare Federation & South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Date:  August 2021 – July 2024  ...

Andrew Laird
Aug 14, 20241 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...


John Copps
Jul 23, 20243 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...

Andrew Laird
Jul 17, 20241 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,...


John Copps
Jun 11, 20244 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....

Andrew Laird
Jun 5, 20241 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...

Andrew Laird
May 22, 20241 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...

Andrew Laird
May 8, 20241 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...

Andrew Laird
May 7, 20243 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...