Category Archives: Health Reform

The Government has commited itself to reforming the current health service in a manner that many find confusing and potentially very dangerous. Few ideas seem to have been tested apart from in the mind of Andrew Lansley (Health Secretary)

Could the NHA break through?

Posted on January 26, 2014 by ianchisnall

Last night on the Jonathan Ross show, comedian Rufus Hound declared he plans to stand for the National Health Action Party in the forthcoming European Elections. He made it clear that this decision arose, not because he was commited to having a political … Continue reading →

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Lets focus on best practices

Posted on December 12, 2013 by ianchisnall

The news, this morning that some GP practices are failing to achieve even basic levels of cleanliness and organisational competence will inevitably impact on the morale and confidence of many patients, but perhaps more importantly the practice managers and GPs who … Continue reading →

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Bags and Fags

Posted on November 28, 2013 by ianchisnall

This morning two stories have reappeared, both are based on decisions taken personally by David Cameron and both relate to attempts to impact our  behaviour. They show an incoherence at the heart of our Government. This morning it appears that David Cameron is reconsidering his earlier decision to abort the … Continue reading →

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Who will count for us?

Posted on August 1, 2013 by ianchisnall

Two years ago I began to blog on an occasional basis, two months ago I changed my approach to publish a new blog each day. In total I have written 178 blogs and I genuinely think that todays topic is one … Continue reading →

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A tragic beauty contest

Posted on July 3, 2013 by ianchisnall

The debate on food waste is beginning to be understood at least as far as food and environmental networks are concerned, along with their supporters. Both of these ‘sectors’ seem able to articulate their ideas in the public space and to differing degrees … Continue reading →

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Lets not give Nigel another fix

Posted on July 1, 2013 by ianchisnall

Its hard to avoid the idea that Nigel Farage is willing to say pretty much anything to get some more public attention. However every so often it is tempting to apply some logic to his arguments just in case he does eventually emerge as a … Continue reading →

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The Threat to our Health Services

Posted on July 22, 2011 by ianchisnall

I confess to having no instinctive empathy with the views and policies of our current Government but hope that I have the integrity to acknowledge that all sides of the political spectrum are capable of having ideas that can strengthen and … Continue reading →

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