Why Wanless means more cash
Adrian Towse argues that NHS improvement needs to be measured against the amount of money going into the system
Adrian Towse

Going private
The private sector’s involvement has seen the NHS put under more pressure than ever, writes Tony Harrison
Tony Harrison

When practice makes perfect
Practice-based commissioning offers the possibility of providing patients with the kind of services they want, argues Frances Blunden
Frances Blunden

Close to home
Sally Priestley assesses moves to introduce a more flexible health service
Sally Priestley

Public health matters
The government is giving public health a new priority, writes Caroline Flint.
Caroline Flint

Hearts and minds
The process of NHS reform must consider the views of those working on the front line, writes Dr Mayur Lakhani
Dr Mayur Lakhani

Direct line
Ed Lester outlines how multi-channel NHS Direct services are transforming the ways that millions of people access healthcare information
Ed Lester

Building amid uncertainty
Sir Miles Irving outlines the factors involved in planning a major hospital redevelopment.
Sir Miles Irving

Pushing policy forward
The NHS has experienced a faster pace of reform than any other policy area but there is still urgent work to do, says Henry de Zoete
Henry de Zoete

Balance of power
Increased patient choice in the NHS will not be easy to implement but it is an essential move forward, argues Margaret Mythen
Margaret Mythen

After the golden age
Increased spending on the NHS has brought poorly costed initiatives, argues Alan Maynard.
Alan Maynard