As proud members of the NHS Assembly – the advisory group that brings the patient and carer voice together with stakeholders to advise the NHS England’s leadership – we are excited to have been asked to draw together collective insights on the NHS today, its recent history, take stock of our latest learnings and highlight […]
Everyone has experienced outpatient services at some point in their lives – as patients, carers or through our work. From that experience we’ve all had ideas about how our outpatient service could be improved if we did things differently. Many of these ideas remain just that – ideas – and we’ve not seen a great […]
Being an ‘expert generalist’ as a GP is something I take great satisfaction in. I love the process of diagnosis – listening to my patients as they present at the front-door of the NHS and understanding the challenges they’re facing, then working with them to investigate their cause and define the most appropriate course of […]
This year marks a significant milestone for the NHS as it celebrates its 75th Anniversary. Over the past seven decades, the NHS has witnessed ground-breaking advancements that have transformed healthcare. Innovation has been the golden thread driving the NHS forward. From technological breakthroughs to novel approaches in patient care, the NHS’s commitment to innovation holds […]
On World Hypertension Day, Dr Shahed Ahmad, National Clinical Director for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; Helen Williams, National Specialty Advisor for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention; and Dr Sam Finnikin, National Clinical Specialist Advisor in Personalised Care for Cardiovascular Disease, outline why prioritising hypertension management can save lives and reduce health inequalities. Poor cardiovascular health can lead to […]
Throughout my career in mental health services, I have seen first-hand the devastating effects of different ‘inequalities’ on different groups. As a consultant psychiatrist working with homeless people, almost all the people I work with face inequalities, often simply in terms of access to food and shelter. Sometimes inequalities are felt in terms of prejudice […]
On Wednesday 5 July 2023, the NHS will turn 75 years old. This significant milestone is an opportunity to celebrate, reflect on the past, and look ahead to the future. It remains one of our most precious national assets, and is the institution that the public have said makes them most proud to be British; […]
