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Sharing resources and ‘holding the faith’
In a climate of financial uncertainty, it is tempting to reduce collaboration for fear of losing control over resources but, as John Wilderspin argues, health and wellbeing boards must work creatively...
View ArticleA new development tool for health and wellbeing boards
Shadow health and wellbeing boards are operating in all parts of the country and working to prepare for statutory running from April 2013. Representatives of boards have shown an appetite for products...
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Should a health and wellbeing board’s main focus be on its membership or its...
Health and wellbeing boards are now well established in shadow form and a good number are already marking their first anniversary. After an initial focus on form, boards have quickly moved on to...
View ArticleHealthwatch England launched
Healthwatch England, the new national, statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England,is launched today. A key milestone in achieving the government’s vision set out in the White...
View ArticleAppointment of Managing Director to Central Southern CSU
The NHS Commissioning Board has appointed John Wilderspin as Managing Director of Central Southern Commissioning Support Unit. John is currently National Director for Health and Wellbeing Board...
View ArticleStill time to register for Health and Wellbeing Boards Event – 8 November
Are you ready to rise to the challenge for health and wellbeing boards in their role as system leaders? What are the key challenges and how are you – as leaders – going to respond to these? This event...
View ArticlePractical guides for well-functioning health and wellbeing boards published
As part of the National Learning Network of health and wellbeing boards, a series of publications have been launched to support the establishment of well-functioning health and wellbeing boards. The...
View ArticleReducing loneliness and isolation in older age: beyond the JSNA and JHWS – 23...
The Campaign to End Loneliness invites health and wellbeing board representatives to join a webinar on 23 November from 9 – 10am to find out how boards can reduce and prevent loneliness in older age,...
View ArticleListen back to latest webinars for health and wellbeing boards
The Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation Team is running a series of webinars aimed at health and wellbeing board members and officers. The webinars will provide useful information and support to...
View ArticleJoyce Redfearn confirmed as National Director for Health and Wellbeing Board...
Joyce Redfearn has been appointed National Director for Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation at the Department of Health. Joyce takes over from John Wilderspin who stepped down in December 2012 to...
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