Blogs
NHS England blogs – please note that the opinions expressed in these blogs are the authors’ own views, and not necessarily those of NHS England.
Introducing the Health Apps Library – Indi Singh
More and more people are using apps to help manage their health. For the most part, these apps either help us find out relevant health information or they help us record and track personal health data and offer tailored recommendations. … Read more → – Introducing the Health Apps Library – Indi Singh
Developing our culture of compassionate care – Jane Cummings
Friday 21 September 2012 saw the launch of the engagement exercise for the Nursing, Midwifery and Care-Giving Vision and Strategy. The vision and strategy is the starting point in further developing our culture of compassionate care. The documentation examines how … Read more → – Developing our culture of compassionate care – Jane Cummings
Know your “rights”! – Johnny Marshall
As I walked up my drive it was clear that the recycling and food waste bins I had left out the night before remained full, whilst all those around had been returned to their natural resting place. How could this … Read more → – Know your “rights”! – Johnny Marshall
Let me tell you a story – Martin McShane
I recently had the opportunity to listen to a woman whose mother had developed vascular dementia. This is a type of dementia caused by problems with blood flow to the brain and is the second most common cause of dementia … Read more → – Let me tell you a story – Martin McShane
Mind the gap – Johnny Marshall
I boarded the train this morning with an ‘Advanced’ train ticket, offering me greater value for planning ahead. My intended outcome was to arrive at King’s Cross and catch the 07:05 to Leeds, or else I would have to pay … Read more → – Mind the gap – Johnny Marshall
OD or not OD? Is this a strategy I see before me? – Johnny Marshall
Having not been at FDG for a few weeks, I returned to Quarry House feeling slightly apprehensive as to what the mice might have been up to whilst I was away. Clearly my Stockholm Syndrome was so well under control … Read more → – OD or not OD? Is this a strategy I see before me? – Johnny Marshall
Citius, Altius, Fortius – Johnny Marshall
If you have not been bitten by the Olympics bug, and therefore are not waiting in nervous anticipation for the Paralympics to alleviate your withdrawal symptoms, then you might like to look away now…. Throughout London 2012 there have been … Read more → – Citius, Altius, Fortius – Johnny Marshall
A new relationship between citizens and the NHS begins … – Roz Davies
Starting with the NHS Commissioning Board Authority CCG Lay Assessors. A new dawn is breaking in the NHS, bringing with it a new relationship between citizens, their health and their NHS. It is a relationship of collaboration, transparency and openness. … Read more → – A new relationship between citizens and the NHS begins … – Roz Davies
Jaws in Space 2 – Johnny Marshall
If the first half of last month’s FDG meeting caused an acute exacerbation of my Stockholm Syndrome then the second half offered hope of some relief. Having a vision for the NHS seems to have become somewhat unfashionable, Spice World … Read more → – Jaws in Space 2 – Johnny Marshall
Our commitment to improve – Jane Cummings
I want to use my position a Chief Nurse for England to make a positive difference: for patients and for our profession. We have an opportunity to shape the way nurses and midwives work in the future so that we … Read more → – Our commitment to improve – Jane Cummings
