A new report by NHS Providers shows the size of the task ahead to build a national test and trace service that will be fit for purpose for this coming winter.
Chris Hopson explores the challenges still to overcome in the Test and Trace system, and highlights the part we all have to play to ensure its success.
Chris Hopson
Miriam Deakin responds to the latest monthly combined performance data from NHS England and Improvement.
New research involving over 150 NHS communicators found that they have become more influential and have developed an enhanced strategic role during the pandemic.
A survey of NHS communicators found serious concerns that public support for the NHS may soon start to erode as the health service faces the challenge of restoring pre-COVID levels of service.
NHS Providers has issued a strongly worded riposte to recent suggestions that the health service during the pandemic became a ’COVID-only service’.
Miriam Deakin responds to the NHS Confederation’s new mental health and COVID-19 report.
Chris Hopson rejects the suggestion that the NHS has been a 'COVID-19 only' service for much of the last few months.
Chris Hopson
Chris Hopson responds to the prime minister confirming some funding to prepare the NHS for winter.
Andrew Ridley, chair of the Community Network, contemplates whether the pandemic could be a catalyst for change for community services.
Andrew Ridley
Andrew Ridley, chair of the Community Network, comments on the launch of a new report which calls for greater investment and support for community services after the initial peak of the pandemic.
Chris Hopson responds to the publication of the letter outlining the third phase of the NHS response to the pandemic.
