As NHS England publishes a guide to gaining insight from people with a learning disability, one of our Learning Disability Network Managers explains why it is so important: I believe everyone has the right to get high quality care and treatment. And people with a learning disability should get the same chance to voice their […]
The Chief Nursing Officer for England champions NHS Digital’s week long e-nursing campaign: As we are all aware, any change undeniably brings pressure. I see this when I visit hospitals, communities and educational institutions, as well as at events I attend and through the conversations I have on Twitter. But I also see teams and […]
With so many competing demands on the NHS, ensuring children and young people are a visible group receiving the focus they deserve cannot be neglected by the system. National leadership has a role in prioritising child health. Childhood isn’t deferrable and we all have a part to play in ensuring we provide a strong foundation […]
John Trevains was recently appointed to the role of Head of Learning Disability and Mental Health at NHS England. He explains why Annual Health Checks for people with a learning disability can play such an important role in ensuring they get the right care from the NHS at the right time. I’m regularly struck by […]
The Chief Nursing Officer for England outlines some key leadership sessions at Expo 2017: Nursing, midwifery and care staff, whatever their role, wherever they work can all lead change and add value across the health and care system. Since the launch of Leading Change, Adding Value (LCAV); a framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff […]
Local councils work in challenging times. It seems that barely a day goes by without another reminder of the funding pressures we face, with potential impact on care services for the most vulnerable and on our residents’ wider health. As the only serving director of adult social care leading a local sustainability and transformation partnership […]
It is just over a year since Leading Change, Adding Value (LCAV) was launched as the national framework for nursing, midwifery and care staff with the aim of supporting colleagues whatever their role, wherever they work, to lead, influence and innovate – both individually and collectively. It enables staff to understand the importance of measuring […]
