A major incident is a high profile event which places the emergency services in the spotlight of public attention. It typically involves a number of autonomous agencies working together in hostile conditions. Some of these individuals will be working in an unfamiliar environment for the first time. Many lives are ...
The briefing paper provides a constructive analysis of the White Paper (Working for Patients). It argues that the White Paper outlines an ambitious and high risk strategy. The paper identifies main themes underlying the White Paper proposals: new institutional arrangements for the health services; the management of clinical activity; responsiveness ...
This report identifies the key values relevant to public health policy and outlines the potential conflict and synergies between these values. It sets the scene for the 'Public Health and Public Values' project at the King's Fund. The project aims to engage Londoners in a public debate about how public ...