Health as an issue in the US election – Health Policy Today, 8th October 2008
In 27 days time, voters in the US will decide between Barack Obama and John
McCain in an election that
Political irresponsibility racks up pressure on senior local managers - Health Policy Today, Tuesday 30th September 2008
In a recent HSJ poll, NHS managers suggested they are more comfortable with what
they know, when asked their preferred
Which? survey finds pharmacies' advice may not always be good for your health – Health Policy Today, 25 September 2008
A new report from Which? is based on an ‘undercover investigation’ into advice
dispensed from pharmacies . Which? researchers posing as
GB talks about “tough choices”, but not the choices to be made - Health Policy Today, Wednesday 24th September 2008
Reports that Gordon Brown’s speech saved the day are wide of the mark. It was
not brilliant rhetoric or
The sea, the weather and the skipper: the economic tide turns in Gordon Brown’s favour – Health Policy Today, 22nd September 200
In recent weeks and months, much of the media has formed a conclusion that
Gordon Brown is unsuited to modern
What do you mean by greater local accountability? Health Policy Today, 17th September 2008
The Labour Party want to devolve power in the health service to those best
placed to make decisions. The Conservatives
Changing in front of our very eyes: the Lib Dems strike a new political pose – Health Policy Today, 16 September 2008
Tom Smith returns with a discussion of the day's political and policy vogue.
It is a demonstration of
Taxpayers' Alliance want more statism on NHS pay: Health Policy Today, 11th September 2008
In Tom Smith's temporary absence, Health Policy Today is a somewhat less full
round-up than usual, but one
Conservatives to continue Blair’s NHS reforms – Health Policy Today, 8 September 2008
Depending on your political point of view, the news that Team Cameron has been
joined by some key Blairite advisors
Local authorities responding to health petitions – Health Policy Today, 4 September 2008
The magazine edited by David Walker, Public landed on my doormat this morning.
An article on ‘engagement’ by local authorities