Real change to end systemic injustice requires action by the system itself – but in partnership with the people who have everyday experiences of the injustice. Their insights – and the genuine commitment of leaders who have the power to drive change – can deliver progress on the ground and improve people’s lives and experiences. […]
Every day patients and staff across the NHS take the time to share their experiences. The national NHS survey programme plays a key role in making this happen and we know that many individual NHS providers go to great lengths to invite feedback from staff, patients and their carers. This information is hugely valuable as […]
We will all enjoy new freedoms in England in the coming weeks as restrictions ease. But prioritising our own wellbeing is still important. On 19 July, the government eases restrictions to freedom and social contact, with all legal limits lifted. Large groups of people will be able to meet indoors and outdoors, and social distancing […]
Professor Alf Collins, Professor Jonathan Silverman and Dr Andrew McDonald’s blog on the three compelling reasons why we should focus on improving communication between patients and healthcare professionals, following the recent publication of Goals of Care. National survey data tells us that patients want more support to help them manage their health and wellbeing, and […]
This week is International Men’s Health Week, and as a General Practice Nurse (GPN) I have found that the young male population can sometimes be a hard to reach group. I certainly found this to be the case in my practice, Castleton Health Centre in Rochdale, where a recent small audit I undertook showed that […]
On this 2021 ‘What matters to you day’, I ask all clinicians, system leaders and healthcare workers to consider how they can introduce one simple question into healthcare practice – “what matters to you?” People’s circumstances, values, and preferences really matter in the decision-making, design and delivery of their individual health and care. Despite over […]
Health inequalities is everybody’s business so it is crucial that everyone in society plays their part. The NHS is taking action by giving extra funding to local teams so that they can tackle issues that most impact the health of their communities. The Health Equalities Partnership (HEP) Programme funding will encourage systems to think creatively […]
