

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...


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...


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
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...


John Copps
Apr 22, 20244 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...

Mutual Ventures
Mar 12, 20241 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...

Mutual Ventures
Mar 1, 20241 min read
Prioritising Children's Health: Shifting the dial depends on effective local partnerships
As part of our 2024 Prioritising Public Services series, MV's discussion paper Shifting the Dial on Children's Health Outcomes looks at...

Mutual Ventures
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Shifting the dial on children's health outcomes depends on effective local partnerships
MV's new report looks at how tackling disparities in children's health outcomes requires collaboration between system and place partners....


John Copps
Jan 2, 20245 min read
2024 in public services: What can we expect?
John Copps looks at some of the trends that might shape public services over the next 12 months. Douglas Adams said that predicting the...


Owen O'Sullivan
Oct 25, 20234 min read
Making an impact on children’s health inequalities requires a new form of place leadership
Owen O’Sullivan and Andrew Laird argue that making an impact in children’s health requires a new and radical form of place leadership....


Agata Miśkowiec
Oct 18, 20234 min read
My lived experience of being an NHS statistic
Agata Miśkowiec recounts her recent experience of hospital care, and what it can be like being a patient in an inadequate trust. She...

Mutual Ventures
Sep 3, 20231 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Preventing Mental Health Crises Through Better Collaboration
Catch up on our webinar on Preventing Mental Health Crises Through Better Collaboration held on Monday 4th September. Watch here With MPS...


Matt Carter
Jul 17, 20234 min read
Creating a shared culture is essential for successful NHS collaboration
Matt Carter discusses a range of approaches to ensure the development of shared culture between healthcare providers wishing to achieve...


John Copps
Jul 10, 20233 min read
The future of healthcare services must be shaped by the identity of places
As the NHS shifts towards a great emphasis on place-based collaboration, John Copps argues that NHS providers will miss a huge...


Laura Power-Wharton
Jul 4, 20233 min read
Collaboration is key to tackling the crisis facing children’s mental health services
Laura Power Wharton highlights the mental health crisis experienced by children in the UK and argues that the solution lies in public...


Essack Miah
May 16, 20233 min read
Responding to mental health crises: why police and NHS partners must collaborate on a local level
Former police officer Essack Miah reflects on his experience responding to emergencies involving people having mental health crises and...