Shaping up for an age-old challenge – Professor Ian Philp vowed to eradicate ageism in the NHS. Paul Wilkinson asks: has the older people’s champion made a difference yet? more...
No bar to good health – Most women prisoners have suffered health inequalities for years before being admitted to custody.
The NHS and prison service have their work cut out to turn their healthcare fortunes around. Angela Spencer reports.
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Making appoint on access – Getting a GP appointment more quickly is just part of the transformation of primary care services.
Jill Palmer reports. more...
The Interview – The ‘tsar’ behind the proposed mental health bill was not fazed by critics of his first draft, but simply accepted its
unpopularity and thought again. Professor Louis Appleby tells Michael Cross why it’s right the second time around.
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Professional Healing – A new breed of consultants is now practising, using their expertise to transform services while retaining their hands-on role.
Fiona Broomfield reports. more...
Mary’s priceless legacy – The innovative work of black and minority ethnic nurses, midwives and health visitors was once again recognised at the prestigious
Mary Seacole development awards in London. Angela Spencer reports on the winners. more...
Children in mind – Putting young patients at the centre of the NHS services designed for them is the goal of the newly published NSF.
Matthew Akid reports.more...
Reality Cheque – Will a new pricing system help to clarify NHS costs? Paul Wilkinson finds out. more...
