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Managing changes in the general practice workforce

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Last year, Dr Imelda McDermott and Dr Sharon Spooner published an article in On Primary Care highlighting policy-driven organisational changes in how general practice is delivered. In this blog, Dr McDermott and Dr Spooner are joined by Professor Kath Checkland and they argue that the future face of general practice is about more than innovative […]

Taking the lead in hydrogen: next steps

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The deployment of new and existing materials will play a critical role in delivering the growth of the hydrogen sector, identified as a cornerstone of the UK Government’s net zero ambitions. In this blog, Professor Phil Withers and Dr Robert Sorrell, from the Henry Royce Institute, lay out the research priorities on the path to […]

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Global Britain: an ambitious template for international trade agreements in an uncertain era

Picture of Dr Nicolette ButlerPicture of Dr Jasem Tarawneh By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics Posted:

Following Brexit, the UK has reclaimed its competence in trade and investment policy and its role as the sole negotiator of trade and investment agreements. However, to take advantage of a golden opportunity to reshape trade and investment policy in the UK, Dr Jasem Tarawneh and Dr Nicolette Butler recommend that the government adopts an […]

Advanced nuclear energy for Net Zero: A strategy for action

Francis Livens By Filed Under: Energy and Environment, Science and Engineering, Science and Technology Posted:

The UK has committed to a net zero 2050 target, but what place does nuclear energy have in meeting this ambition? In this blog, Professor Francis Livens from the Dalton Nuclear Institute outlines the recommendations of a new roadmap for the UK’s nuclear sector, including its role in hydrogen production, and what steps are needed […]

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Acute inpatient wards: Time to implement psychological therapies 

Katherine Berry By Filed Under: All posts, Health and Social Care Posted:

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommended psychological therapies for severe mental health problems. Mental health trusts prioritise spending money for therapy on outpatient services instead of inpatient services, as ward staff often think that inpatients are ‘too unwell’ to benefit from talking-based treatments. In this blog, Katherine Berry and colleagues explain […]

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Hiding in plain sight: why are the UK and US keeping the transatlantic trade negotiations under wraps?

Picture of Dr Jasem TarawnehPicture of Dr Nicolette Butler By and Filed Under: All posts, British Politics, Growth and Inclusion Posted:

In the current climate of political uncertainty, transparency is fundamental to the negotiation of the UK-US free trade agreement. Coupled with the economic ramifications of the pandemic, which has had a profound impact on both countries, transparency will play an integral role in legitimising the outcome of this agreement and its acceptance from a democratic […]

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Microplastic contamination of UK rivers caused by poor wastewater management

Prof Jamie Woodward By Filed Under: All posts, Cities and Environment, Energy and Environment Posted:

River corridors have provided therapeutic green spaces in our towns and cities during the pandemic. These rivers are being degraded by the widespread practice of ‘spilling’ untreated sewage. This raw sewage – laced with microplastics – has profound impacts on the environment and on public health. In this blog, Professor Jamie Woodward, from the Department […]

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Quality matters in community pharmacy

Ali Hindi By and Filed Under: All posts, Health and Care, Health and Social Care, primary care services Posted:

This article was originally published in On Primary Care, a collection of essays identifying the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers today in the UK primary care sector. Here, Dr Ali Hindi, from the Center of Pharmacy Workforce Studies and Dr Sally Jacobs, from the Institute for Health Policy and Organisation, respond to a lack of guidance from NHS […]

Decarbonising heating: flying by the heat of our pants?

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The 26th UN Climate Change Conference – COP26 – is on the horizon, due to kick off in Glasgow on 1 November. It seems that, despite the socio-economic worries brought on by a global pandemic, heightened societal attention to climate change is here to stay. Now, more than ever, climate change is at the forefront […]

Why the success of a green recovery requires engaging with – and learning from – minority communities

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 Although the UK has world-leading net zero targets, simply setting the target is not enough. Achieving it requires the participation of all sectors of society. However, racialized minority communities are underrepresented in mainstream approaches to achieving environmental sustainability. To redress this marginalization, Dr Sherilyn MacGregor and Dr Nafhesa Ali from the Sustainable Consumption Institute explain […]

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