Ubuntu – “I am because we are”. An African philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness and responsibility that we have to the communities that make us who we are. During my internship at a Family Justice Center in the United States supporting survivors of interpersonal violence, this philosophy was drilled into me every day as my […]
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Kindness and inclusion in Leadership – are we brave enough? By Anna Baverstock, Harriet Jones, Petra Jankowska, Jeremy Smith and Mike Walburn
As colleagues in the NHS, our priority is patient care that meets the needs of every person, regardless of their background, identity or income. This is easy to say yet report after report shows us it’s hard to do in practice. We know quality of care is linked to workplace inclusion, colleague wellbeing, kindness and […]
Lessons without boarders – what the NHS can learn from global health leaders. By Bhavna Halai
At the recent Commonwealth Intergenerational Dialogue during the World Health Assembly, I found myself sat amongst global health leaders and frontline workers, each armed with all too familiar stories of the of challenges and determination from the health systems they serve. Whether in the UK, the Caribbean, or sub-Saharan Africa there were striking parallels around […]
The quiet challenge of transition: A view on scientific leadership. By David Díaz-Báez
Across universities worldwide, scientific production is typically structured in ways that should, in theory, allow for both the consolidation of knowledge and its periodic renewal. Yet, in many academic settings, research and institutional leadership positions remain occupied for decades, creating a particular form of stability—one that tends to inhibit, rather than promote, generational transition. This […]
When misinformation is framed as necessary, harm follows. Digital misinformation and the erosion of medical ethics. By Alex Ruani
Alex Ruani is a doctoral researcher in diet-health misinformation at University College London and chief science educator at The Health Sciences Academy. In a recent media interview, Google’s chief clinical officer was reported to have likened the presence of health misinformation on digital platforms to weeds in a garden, stating: “If all you did was […]
Observations from a Deloitte Clinical Fellow: What clinical and management consulting can learn from each other. By Raykal Sim
As a doctor seconded to Deloitte through the FMLM National Medical Director’s Clinical Fellowship Scheme, I’m exploring the intersection of clinical practice and management consulting. While seemingly disparate, both fields share surprising similarities and offer valuable lessons for each other. The similarities of consulting in and outside of the clinic room: Problem-solving: same goal, different […]
Leadership for Impact: Developing Leadership Agency of Senior AHPs to Transform Quality and Safety Across Systems. By Sarah Cooper and Louise Wheeler
The Allied Health Professions (AHPs) represent the third largest clinical workforce in the NHS in England, comprising of 14 registered professions. As the NHS navigates pressures around performance, workforce, and integration, senior AHP leaders are essential in influencing quality and safety outcomes across systems. The last five years have seen significant developments in senior AHP […]
Reimagining the Chief Medical Officer: Insights from a leadership panel and small focus group event. By Erwin Loh and Paul Eleftheriou
Professor Erwin Loh FRACMA, President of RACMA Dr. Paul Eleftheriou FRACMA, Principal, Nous Group Healthcare systems are becoming more complex and resource-constrained, and expectations of Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) are shifting in response. The role of the CMO now sits at a crossroads. At a recent event hosted by the Royal Australasian College of Medical […]
EDI: Wake up and smell the coffee. By Roger Kline
Too much employer-based activity on EDI is performative, driven by good intentions not by evidence-based practice. That has to change. It has to demonstrably be about improvement not just compliance, about uncomfortable discussions and measurable outcomes anchored in moral courage. Otherwise, all EDI work will feel the cold winds of Trumpite cowardice: “Senior figures in […]
Increasing the visibility and voice of Allied Health Professionals. By Laura Mizzi
Allied health professionals, or AHPs, are the third largest clinical group in England after nurses and doctors, making up around 6% of the NHS workforce. Yet, when I was training as a speech and language therapist (SLT), I didn’t think about being part of this diverse group of 14 professions. Like many people, even AHPs […]