What we think

Periodically, we are asked to write about public affairs or topical policy issues for publication.
Some of the pieces we’ve written are set out here.

Posh boys who don’t know the price of milk

Title: Posh boys who don’t know the price of milk: Politicians and the voting public – addressing the problems of disconnection
Date: April, 2013
Synopsis: Politicians and the voting public: Is there a divide and what can be done to address it?
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Are we nearly there yet?

Title: Are we nearly there yet? Can mental health policy ever deliver its objectives?
Date: August, 2011
Synopsis: We seek to explore if, after years of successive government strategies, mental health will finally be of equal importance as physical health.
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Losing our religion article

Title: Losing our religion: Does NHS reform mean the end of free healthcare?
Date: April, 2011
Synopsis: John Spoors suggests that we must challenge our traditional views about the NHS to safeguard the principles on which it was founded
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Budget 2011 article

Title: Budget 2011 and the Plan for Growth: Implications for the healthcare and life sciences sectors
Date: March, 2011
Synopsis: Jenny White provides a summary and analysis of the healthcare and life science aspects of the 2011 Budget and the Plan for Growth
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Generation 2010 article

Title: Generation 2010
Date: March, 2011
Synopsis: Jenny White reflects on the new generation of Westminster MPs
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Rheumatology Futures Group article

Title: Bright Rheumatology Future
Date: February, 2011
Synopsis: Communiqué case study on HJCL’s work with the Rheumatology Futures Group
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Circle of Strife article

Title: The Circle of Strife
Date: November, 2010
Synopsis: John Spoors looks at current issues around the “postcode lottery” in healthcare
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Wax or Wane article

Title: Quality, quantity and affordability of life
Date: August, 2009
Synopsis: Helen Johnson looks at whether recent government policy on cancer has skewed the NHS’ priorities away from other long-term conditions
Full article: British Journal of Healthcare Management 2009 Vol 15 No 8 (Supp); 4-5
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Wax or Wane article

Title: On the wane or waxing lyrical
Date: June, 2009
Synopsis: Helen Johnson explores policy relating to mental health promotion
Full article: British Journal of Healthcare Management 2009 Vol 15 No 6 (Supp); 4-5
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Maintaining Momentum article

Title: Maintaining Momentum
Date: May, 2009
Synopsis: Helen Johnson discusses the need for a definitive new strategy for cardiovascular services
Full article: British Journal of Healthcare Management 2009 Vol 15 No 5 (Supp); 4-5
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NICE work article

Title: NICE work if you can get it
Date: February, 2009
Synopsis: A detailed knowledge of the NHS’ quest for value will stand healthcare advisers in good stead
Full article: PR Week Thought Leader Series – Public Affairs, February 2009
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