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Hard truths facing the NHS
HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE

Hard truths facing the NHS

By Matthew Taylor | 21 July 2026

As Andy Burnham arrives at No10, Matthew Taylor argues that real NHS transformation demands upfront investment, a twin-track approach that moves faster where local leadership is strong and the cour...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

How can we make neighbourhood health work?

By Lee Peart | 10 July 2026

Healthcare leaders discussed local and national levers needed to scale and sustain healthy neighb...

NEIGHBOURHOOD HEALTH

Neighbourhood health cannot exist without local government

By Cllr Dr Wendy Taylor MBE | 08 July 2026

As the Local Government Association launches a new online Neighbourhood Heath Hub this week, Cllr...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Progress on neighbourhood health, but much more to do

By Lee Peart | 04 June 2026

Greg Fell, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and director of publ...

DATA

Home Truths: Linking data for healthier homes

By Tom Prendergast | 15 May 2026

Tom Prendergast says improving the UK’s housing cannot wait, and streamlining data linkage enable...

ADASS

New ADASS president's full in-tray

By Lee Peart | 11 May 2026

Newly elected president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, Phil Holmes, sh...

REORGANISATION

The amount of local reform requires clear vision and better alignment

By Susan Parsonage | 16 April 2026

Susan Parsonage says the scale of reforms to councils, Integrated Care Boards and the police call...

HEALTH

Streeting's health experiment

By Matthew Taylor | 13 April 2026

The health deals recently handed to mayors could resolve flaws that have dogged the NHS since its...

HEALTH

Health devolution: opportunity or distraction?

By Katherine Merrifield | 07 April 2026

It remains to be seen if giving the Mayors of Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire greater over...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Playing the long game

By Ann McGauran | 18 December 2025

Cornwall’s approach to managing the cost of supporting working age adults has already started to ...

HEALTH

Partnering power with love

By Matthew Taylor | 16 December 2025

Matthew Taylor has a book recommendation for those leading NHS reforms.

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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

Service Director - Commissioning and Partnerships

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A pivotal role at the centre of our ambitions for children, young people and families across Sandwell. Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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Lead with Purpose. Transform Services. Improve Lives. Apply for this job

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