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We blog about all aspects of our work, and are particularly keen to share what we learn from every project or event. We also have many guest bloggers, writing on a range of topics. Please dip in, take a read, and join the conversation.

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Understanding the heart-brain link in dementia

By Sana Suri

14 May 2020

What is the connection between the heart and the brain? Sana Suri considers the importance of dementia research, care and support among an ageing population.
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Public convenience

By David Haslam

12 May 2020

Public involvement in health is often a box ticking exercise but maybe the ‘new normal’ can change that for the better. If organisations are prepared to be open, they are more likely to be trusted.

Digital programmes
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What’s penicillin got to do with Covid?

By Seren Thomas

7 May 2020

What work are we doing now that our descendants will be really grateful for in 75 years’ time? Seren Thomas reflects on this week's ABC Chat with Will Warburton.
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How to have a non-dreadful digital conference

By Rich Taunt

5 May 2020

Yes, Zoom fatigue is a thing but face-to-face events aren't always better.

Digital programmes
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Loneliness before, now and after the Covid-19 emergency

By Olivia Field

1 May 2020

Loneliness isn’t new but Covid-19 is making more of us worry about it. Olivia Field considers the impact of loneliness on individuals and society, and what Covid-19 could mean for national action on loneliness.
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Yes, kindness is a safety issue

By Suzette Woodward

1 May 2020

None of us feel very safe right now, but we must use this time to change our approach to safety for the better.
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Doing policy the right way round

By Theo Cox

30 April 2020

What can go wrong when we make policy without understanding how people are actually living their lives? Theo Cox reflects on this week's ABC Chat with Charlotte Augst.
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Where will Covid-19 leave healthcare?

By Rich Taunt

22 April 2020

The response to Covid-19 is challenging established certainties in healthcare management. As the pace of change accelerates we need evidence to shape where health goes next.
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Addressing low pay and the poverty premium in the NHS

By Jonathan Lewis

21 April 2020

What is the poverty premium and why does it affect so many NHS staff? Jonathan Lewis looks at some of the issues of low pay and how some parts of the NHS are helping to address this.
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Invisible PPE

By Ted Adams

15 April 2020

On top of jobs that are busy and stressful, healthcare workers now have to deal with fear. How can colleagues look after themselves - and be looked after by others - in these extreme circumstances?

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Understanding the heart-brain link in dementia

Public convenience

What’s penicillin got to do with Covid?

How to have a non-dreadful digital conference

Loneliness before, now and after the Covid-19 emergency

Yes, kindness is a safety issue

Doing policy the right way round

Where will Covid-19 leave healthcare?

Addressing low pay and the poverty premium in the NHS

Invisible PPE