I don't know about you but I'm nervously awaiting the results of my 'family and friends test' from Christmas and the New Year. I was feeling ok about it. Then a friend of mine suggested a good result may not be a 'good result' at all: it might actually be a perverse and calculated attempt by my nearest and … Continue reading Reminders that this patient experience malarkey is a serious business
Christmas
Data, data everywhere…new report, plus NIHR’s achievements in 2012
Yes, we are positively swimming in data these days. And I don't about you, but I'm looking forward to doing some data-linkage with family and friends over Christmas and the New Year. From a Government point of view, making best use of the data which is routinely collected by departments, public agencies and others, linking … Continue reading Data, data everywhere…new report, plus NIHR’s achievements in 2012
Neurological Alliance issues wake-up call to Government and NHS over neurology services
The Neurological Alliance which represents over 70 charities in the field has wheeled out its big guns today to highlight the lack of preparedness across the NHS to meet the needs of increasing numbers of people with neurological conditions. It really is wheeling out its big guns such as Steve Ford at Parkinson's UK and … Continue reading Neurological Alliance issues wake-up call to Government and NHS over neurology services
Research is for life: making research part and parcel of the patient journey
I was very privileged to be asked to give the Furlong Christmas Lecture a few weeks ago. I hope this doesn't seem egotistical but here's the text of that lecture amended with useful links etc - it touches on and rehearses themes that will be familiar to those of you who have visited the blog … Continue reading Research is for life: making research part and parcel of the patient journey
Simon Denegri's Lay Review 