Vol. 12 No. 1 (2019): The Timeless Mahatma
Opinions

The NHS Long Term Plan: Putting People First

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  • Narinder Kapur
Narinder Kapur
University College London, UK
Bio
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.38192/12.1.4

Published 2020-04-25

Keywords

  • Equality,
  • Diversity,
  • Fairness,
  • NHS,
  • Long Term Plan

How to Cite

Kapur, N. (2020). The NHS Long Term Plan: Putting People First. Sushruta Journal of Health Policy & Opinion, 12(1), 10–11. https://doi.org/10.38192/12.1.4

Abstract

New guidance from NHS Improvement will help to focus minds on establishing an NHS that regards people management procedures which impact staff wellbeing with the same urgency as it regards patient safety. I outline a culture that values and promotes Fairness, Accountability, Compassion, and Excellence (‘FACE’). I also offer some advice for doctors in difficulty.  

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