NHS Voices

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Transforming ambulance services in the south east

After leading transformation at South East Coast Ambulance Trust, Simon Weldon believes transforming the ambulance sector is essential for the NHS.

4 March 2026

Amit Patel

There is no neighbourhood health model without community pharmacy

Pharmacies are vital for the successful implementation of a neighbourhood health service, writes Amit Patel

5 February 2026

Sara Hurley

NHS dentistry reform: a welcome signal, but not yet the reset patients need

A critical look at reforms to modernise the dental contract in England and deliver for patients with the greatest need.

16 December 2025

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Creating an LGBTQ+ inclusive service to improve data collection

By fostering an inclusive culture, individuals engaging with the Bristol Dementia Wellbeing Service now feel that the service values their identity.

29 June 2021

Mentoring through crisis: Army and NHS mentoring scheme

Mentoring from the Army benefits from the similarities between it and the NHS, but also assists in its objective insights and support.

24 June 2021

Focus on flexible: the future of the NHS workforce

Staff wellbeing and flexible working are part of the People Plan. COVID-19 has helped to accelerate conversations with real experiences to draw on.

23 June 2021

In conversation with Raffaela Goodby – being an LGBTQ+ ally

In this blog, James Devine, NHS Confederation's director of Acute Network, interviews Raffaela Goodby on what makes a good LGBTQ+ ally.

23 June 2021

Including infants in children and young people's mental health

As the importance of children's education in their early years gains momentum, so too must the care of their mental health.

22 June 2021

The voluntary sector – the secret weapon for integrated care?

The voluntary sector's breadth and diversity make it a secret weapon for an integrated care system when addressing health inequalities at place.

18 June 2021

The ‘summer of recovery’ presents an extra challenge for NHS comms

As the vaccination programme continues apace, the NHS must beware the risk of a reputation gap as it works to resolve the backlog of treatment.

17 June 2021

Mental Health Network clinical board member vacancy

As a six-year term ends, the Mental Health Network is calling for an AHP/ psychologist representative board member.

14 June 2021

Now is the time for health inequalities to be addressed

It is through policy and decision-making that we can collectively change health inequalities.

11 June 2021

Resetting, recovering and reimagining healthcare

Chinmay Bhatt on leveraging collaboration and innovation to address some of society’s most challenging healthcare issues

11 June 2021

Are we addressing workforce risks in managing the backlog?

To succeed in reducing the waiting list for elective care, we must resolve workforce issues.

11 June 2021

Increasing vaccine uptake: lessons for future success

What can be learned from community action to increase uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine?

4 June 2021

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