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Read the full storyDischarge before noon takes persistence and planning
Each week, Lady Skinner ward at Charing Cross Hospital consistently manages to complete 80 per cent of their discharges before noon. This frees up space earlier in the day for new patients who need…
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Read the full storyHow acts of kindness can improve care and strengthen teams
Dr Bob Klaber is a passionate advocate for the importance of kindness in providing care and in working in teams. Here, he shares some of the evidence on how kindness can lead to better outcomes and…
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Read the full storyTackling race inequality with progress but much more to do
As Black History Month draws to a close and as we publish this year’s workplace equality, diversity and inclusion annual report, our chief executive, Professor Tim Orchard, reflects on what we are…
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Read the full storyHow staff commitment led to an ‘outstanding’ CQC rating for maternity services
Miss Mandish Dhanjal, clinical director of maternity and a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist, explains the CQC report that rated our maternity services 'outstanding', and what our services…
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Read the full storyHow our hospitals have prepared for winter
Winter is always a challenging time at our hospitals. As we head into the festive season, urgent and emergency care departments are set to be under significant pressure once more, with knock-on…
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Read the full storyWe need to be honest about our challenges this winter, plan ahead and work together
Dr Alison Sanders, clinical director of urgent care and emergency medicine, on how we're working together to prepare for possibly our toughest winter yet.