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How to deliver real change by doing the right thing for the patient

In our post about the recent announcements, we recognised that, as the NHS is restructured from the Centre out, the...
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The NHS reshuffle and acute trusts: will anything change?

NHS restructuring sparks debate, but acute trusts still face financial strain, staff shortages, and systemic pressures. Sustainable change must empower...
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Podcast: Local government oversight with Mark Lloyd

Mark Lloyd, now an Executive Director at IMPOWER, has a wealth of experience in local government, having previously been the...
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A new delivery model: What Labour’s NHS plans mean for improvement and transformation in frontline care

Labour’s shake-up of the NHS signals a radical shift in how improvement and transformation are managed. But what does this...
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Manchester’s Better Outcomes, Better Lives programme

Improving outcomes while saving money has become the holy grail for local government.

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Exploring Manchester’s Better Outcomes, Better Lives health and social care programme

Manchester’s Good Savings LGC editor Sarah Calkin is joined by Bernie Enright, Manchester City Council’s executive director for adult social...
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Abolishing NHS England, large cuts, and a return to “Deliverology”

The NHS is in a state of flux, and recent announcements from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)...
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Local government reorganisation – the impact on adult social care

Local government reorganisation could impact adult social care delivery, presenting both challenges and opportunities.

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Closing the gap: transforming healthcare interactions for women in the UK

Closing the gap: transforming healthcare interactions for women in the UK

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What does local government reorganisation mean for Integrated Care Systems? Three opportunities, three risks and three actions

This relationship between councils and ICSs is about to change significantly, offering both risks and opportunities.