NHS Voices

Thought leadership that sparks debate, shares learning and inspires new ways of working across health and care.

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Nic Wetton

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Taking a whole-school approach to children’s mental health

Making mental health education statutory could be transformative for children and for the NHS, writes primary school headteacher Nic Wetton.

20 March 2025

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Are microteams the key to primary care continuity?

It is time for GP practices to consider restoring the ‘personal list’ and improving care through continuity.

4 March 2025

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Addressing maternal health inequalities

Sharvari Joshi shares how a maternity drop-in session spurred her to take action to address maternal healthcare inequalities in Tower Hamlets.

7 February 2025

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Digital health: so near, yet so far

The use of digital technology in healthcare is increasing and benefitting patients.

6 January 2016

Germany's approach to integrated care delivering trio of achievements

A look at Germany's model for integrated care.

13 July 2015

The triple value agenda must be our focus this century

Healthcare is facing a huge challenge and our focus needs to shift to value – but there are three different types.

7 May 2015

Changes to procurement rules open up new possibilities for NHS

Find out about the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 which come into force on 26 February.

2 March 2015

Frankly, we’re making a drama out of an A&E ‘crisis’

The need to emergency care is not new - how can we fix it to run more smoothly?

15 January 2015

The Alzira model gives us a great deal to think about

The Alzira model gives us a great deal to think about.

17 November 2014

Community pharmacy could ‘save’ the NHS

Pharmacists are perfectly placed to help relieve both the financial and GP recruitment crises and could literally ‘save the NHS’, says Graham Phillips

28 October 2014

The question at the forefront of my mind is always ‘what if it were me?’

We need to be honest with those who are nearing the end of their lives.

14 July 2014

NHS procurement: the vital role of NEDs

When was the last time your board discussed procurement and its role in your strategy for improving health outcomes?

14 February 2022

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