Health inequalities and the NHS
Many speeches have been given to mark 70 years of the NHS. They have rightly celebrated the considerable achievements of this much-loved institution. Few though have mentioned the origins of the NHS in the Welsh...
Focus on Disability Blog
What to Do If You Think Someone You Know Has Dementia
Have you ever noticed that your parent’s memory is declining? Or perhaps your partners statements aren’t quite as coherent as they used to be? Well, you’re in a tough position if you think that you’re...
Benefit sanctions and conditions are pushing disabled people further from employment
Disabled people are facing punitive sanctions and perverse incentives when trying to claim allowances which are damaging their health and placing barriers in the way of their efforts to seek work. Researchers at the University...
‘Moving at the speed of trust’ – the journey to integrated care systems
Anna Charles writing at the King’s Fund: In May of this year, NHS England announced four new integrated care systems (ICSs) to join the ten existing systems. But ‘announced’ is not really the right word;...
Sue Ryder boosts profile of online bereavement help
Community and video support for the bereaved gets higher prominence on the healthcare charity’s revamped website. Healthcare charity Sue Ryder has overhauled its website as part of a rebrand aimed at better promoting its bereavement...
Poole dad undertakes gruelling triathlon in aid of Royal Navy comrade’s legacy
An IT director from Poole swapped his laptop and mobile for running shorts, swimming gear and bike attire, to complete the London Triathlon, raising much needed funds for a charity founded by his recently deceased...
Using technology to build a partnership of trust with patients
Professor Sir Chris Ham writing at The King’s Fund: Recently I spent a day visiting the Haughton Thornley Medical Centres in Tameside, Greater Manchester, at the invitation of Amir Hannan, one of the partners in the practice....
Have you seen blood in your pee, even once?
Then it is time to tell your doctor. As part of the relaunched NHS/PHE Be Clear on Cancer ‘Blood in pee’ campaign this post tells you about bladder cancer and kidney cancer. If you have seen...
Care Roadshows
Get fresh ideas and expert advice at Care Roadshows The Care Roadshows team are gearing up for the show’s return to the valleys in October, when Care Roadshow Cardiff will make its return to Cardiff City Stadium. Attracting...
From lab to bedside: ensuring new medicines are available in a cost-effective and timely way
David Omojomolo writing at The King’s Fund: At a challenging time for the NHS in terms of finances, demand for services and patient expectations, policy-makers need to ensure patients have access to new medicines in...