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Influencing

Every five weeks, the Welsh NHS Confederation publishes its latest thinking on topical issues in the health section of the Western Mail.

Read some of our most recent columns here,as well as browsing through our archive:

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Every five weeks, the Welsh NHS Confederation publishes its latest thinking on topical issues in the health section of the Western Mail.

31st January	Engaging the public in service change
7th March	Clarity and realism needed in election debate
11th April	Key challenges for next government
16th May	Our prescription for a healthier Wales
20th June	Dignity and respect is at the heart of caring for older people
18th July	The future for rural health services
25th July	Why leadership is key to success of 1000 Lives programme
29th August	Can the 'care footprint' encourage better use of NHS resources?
3rd October	Health outcomes are far more important than hospital buildings
7th November	Bridging the funding gap is biggest challenge NHS has ever faced
12th December	Why the NHS needs to inspire people to live healthier lifestyles

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11th January	Fifty years working in the health service
15th February	Putting dignity at the heart of services for older people
22nd March	Reality behind the rhetoric about NHS management
31st May	Beyond efficiency savings
5th July	Making the case for centralisation
9th August	The status quo is not an option
13th September	Climate change is an issue for us all
18th October	Upgrading services, not downgrading hospitals
22nd November	Chronic conditions pose biggest challenge
27th December	NHS Wales looks to a changing future

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29th September	A "Team Wales" approach is key for new NHS Wales boards to change status quo
24th August	Reforms to mental health care in Wales
15th August	Americans should put their own health care in order
3rd August	The voluntary sector has a vital role as the recession bites and demographics alter
20th July	Helping staff understand how they fit into the bigger picture
15th June	How digital health records will help the NHS in Wales
11th May	Rise in dementia cases provides a challenge for Wales
6th April	NHS Wales' campaign to improve patient safety
2nd March	Time to look again at NHS building and maintenance costs
26th January	New structure must integrate services

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22nd December	Tackling the thorny issue of NHS top-ups
15th December	Why investing in public transport would be a healthy move for the people of Wales
24th November	The opportunity is now to find better ways of meeting people's needs
20th October	Getting it right - why we must manage change
29th September	NHS Board members leading from the front
8th September	Mental health mustn't be Cinderella service
25th August	Local partnerships are key to the Welsh Way
16th June	Don't forget primary care in the debate
26th May	Managers play vital role in improving patient care
14th April	Everyone plays a part in beating MRSA
11th March	NHS 60 Special - NHS needs to find way to listen
3rd March	Equal health access is a challenge
11th February	Lifting the NHS Game

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