Strategists, Regulators & Policy Makers

Managers and doctors from Ipswich Hospital tell us how they joined forces with local partners to dramatically reduce their bed blocking problem.

Bournemouth and Christchurch trust has the best staff survey results in England, and ambitious reform plans agreed with partners across Dorset. But getting here has required more than good management, chief executive Tony Spotswood tells MiP

Welcome to our new website. And whilst we’re at it, welcome to Managers in Partnership’s new way of approaching communications.

The Fit and Proper Person Test causes confusion and sometimes trepidation among many NHS managers. We explain how it works and examine options for reform.

NHS guardians have a tricky but powerful role in tackling poor care and boosting staff engagement. National Guardian Henrietta Hughes speaks to Healthcare Manager.

Healthcare Manager probes the rising levels of assaults and abuse against NHS staff – and asks what employers can do to protect people at work.

Integration could transform our health and care services, argues one social care manager, but time is pressing and demand is constantly growing.

Our job is about more than ensuring fair play once decisions have been taken, we need to influence the big decisions themselves.