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Our latest member briefing unpacks everything healthcare leaders need to know about plans to abolish #NHSEngland ?? https://lnkd.in/eQm8_YmM

https://lnkd.in/e-i_gE3V Breaking Barriers: Mental Health and the Future of Public Services In a great article by Faisal Islam on the BBC, the spotlight is on mental health and how it impacts people’s lives—a topic that’s long overdue for attention. The piece dives into the barriers that mental health issues create and makes a strong case for why this needs to be a bigger priority in the public sector. It's a conversation we believe will drive meaningful change over the next five years. At At Scale, this message really hits home. Tackling the ways mental health challenges get in the way of people living their lives is a big part of what we do. It's about breaking down those barriers and ensuring people get the support they need, whether through better-designed public services or more open conversations about mental well-being. What really stands out in Faisal Islam’s article is the idea that mental health isn't just a personal issue—it’s a societal one. Addressing it can lead to stronger communities, more effective public services, and a better quality of life for everyone. It’s this kind of fresh perspective that the public sector needs to embrace if we want to see real progress. So, a big shout-out to Faisal Islam and the BBC for shining a light on something so important. Articles like this spark the kind of conversations that can lead to real change. Let’s keep that momentum going and make mental health a central part of how we shape the future of public services.

A super report from thinktank EPI researching pupil absence and what we can do about it. Great reading and very accessible.

The future of GP federations is at a crossroads. As financial challenges grow, strategic solutions are more important than ever. Dive into the key insights on navigating these hurdles effectively: https://lnkd.in/ecpqwd44 #HealthcareLeadership #GPFederations #StrategicGrowth

Exploring NHS and Life Sciences Industry Partnerships Industry partners are not new to the development and benefit of the NHS but it has often been fraught with commercial obstacles and the feeling that this will be used a sa route to privatise the NHS.?Here the King's Fund examines the potential for deeper collaborations between the NHS and the life sciences sector to enhance patient care. Key Insights drawn from the report include : Strategic Collaborations: Following the national strategic partnership with major pharmaceutical company, aiming to improve health outcomes and economic prosperity. Conditions for Success: Effective partnerships require clear objectives, mutual trust, and a focus on patient-centric outcomes. And time, these partnerships require resources from all parties. Case Studies: Research into existing collaborations highlights the importance of aligning goals and maintaining open communication channels. Refer to The King's Fund's report on NHS and life sciences industry partnerships for a comprehensive analysis:?https://lnkd.in/erStqTDb #NHS #LifeSciences #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #Collaboration #TheKingsFund?

Recent Developments in the UK Health and Care Sector:?https://lnkd.in/eyKngfPE Social Care Budget Pressures: ??- Key Point: 81% of councils anticipate overspending their adult social care budgets this year, totalling an estimated ￡564 million. ??- Implication: This underscores the critical need for a well-functioning social care system to enhance NHS performance. NHS Waiting Times Challenges: ??- Key Point: NHS trust leaders express scepticism about meeting the government's 18-week waiting time target within five years. ??- Concern: Achieving this goal requires substantial investment in primary care, children's services, and mental health. Rural Councils Facing Funding Cuts: ??- Key Point: Rural councils may lose ￡190 million in funding due to a new government formula favouring urban areas. ??- Impact: This could strain social care and essential services in rural regions. These developments highlight ongoing challenges in the UK's health and care sector, emphasising the need for strategic investments and policy adjustments to ensure equitable and effective service delivery. #PCN #PCNNews #Healthcare

Amazing day working through Change Management in practice with SWL managers. Ideas , collaboration and working through change with peers. Thank you so much everyone who came along. Your energy and enthusiasm was inspiring #SWLtraininghub #practicemanagers #change

?? NHS England is launching the NHS Cyber Risk Rating Platform to help organisations assess and manage security risks. ??? Join the supplier webinar on Tuesday, 26 November, from 3-4 pm to learn more about this initiative and procurement process. This is part of a wider push to enhance cybersecurity across the NHS, including a ￡4.2 million opportunity and a shift to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF). Register now:?https://lnkd.in/eP4WenAu #CyberSecurity #NHS #AtScale #DigitalTransformation #DataProtection

UK Government’s Mental Health Bill Announcement - Bringing Mental Health Act into the 21st Century? With over 50,000 patients sectioned each year mental health charity Mind has responded to the UK Government’s new Mental Health Bill, welcoming steps towards reform but urging further action to protect patient rights and address longstanding issues in mental health care. Removing prison and police cells as 'places of safety' and statutory care and treatment plans goes some way to address change although more is needed..? Will this bill bring the transformative change needed in mental health care? ?? Click to read the full response:?https://lnkd.in/edKdYQsT #MentalHealth #MentalHealthReform #PatientRights #UKPolicy #MindCharity

Almost daily I get to watch through various platforms or shared experiences from colleagues and clients the power of community. We work with many community groups both national and locally developed. The strength of a single idea developing into something powerful that reaches many people that perhaps our statutory bodies are not equipped or commissioned to do, cannot be underestimated. In this article, the MAN UP team talk about how the idea developed and how the support network continues to grow. ?? Click to read the full article:?https://lnkd.in/exMzkKqZ #NHS #HealthcareWorkers #StrikeAction #PayDispute #HealthcareCrisis