Western Mail Columns

Every three 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:

2010

11th January Fifty years working in the health service
2009
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

2008
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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