What works: evidence centres for social policy

"It is a fundamental principle of good public services that decisions are made on the basis of strong evidence and what we know works."

What works: evidence centres for social policy
HM Government
March 2013

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The Francis Public Inquiry Report: a response

"The Francis Report alludes to, but does not develop, some important underlying tensions in the current system that might need some further consideration."

The Francis Public Inquiry Report: a response
Nuffield Trust
March 2013

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Building European reference networks in health care

"Experience and knowledge are key in ensuring safe and high quality health care and, coupled with the efficient use of resources (economy of scale), essential for creating smart, responsive and sustainable health systems."

Building European reference networks in health care. Exploring concepts and national practices in the European Union
Edited by W Palm, IA Glinos, B Rechel, P Garel, R Busse, J Figueras
European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
February 2013

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Health promotion innovation in primary health care

"This paper provides an argument for training primary health care (PHC) practitioners in health promotion, while encouraging them to embrace innovation within their practice to streamline the treatment process and improve patient outcomes."

Health promotion innovation in primary health care
A McManus
Australasian Medical Journal, 2013, 6(1): 15-18

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How to think about evidence when deciding whether to adopt an innovation

"One challenge in deciding whether to implement an innovation is the need to assess its likely value and benefits in a local health system or delivery setting."

How to think about evidence when deciding whether to adopt an innovation
BS Mittman, J Ovretveit, PE Plsek
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
February 2013

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Service redesign case studies

NHS Confederation is publishing a series of service redesign case studies:

• Healthier together - the Greater Manchester
• The Southern Health acquisition of Ridgeway

Cardiovascular disease outcomes strategy

"This strategy is being launched to coincide with The Lancet publication showing the UK’s relatively poor mortality rates and the Department of Health’s call to action to the health and care system to improve mortality rates across the board."

Cardiovascular disease outcomes strategy: improving outcomes for people with or at risk of cardiovascular disease
Department of Health
March 2013

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