Short and long term groups.
Both short and long term groups have value; Doctors have to cope with frequent changes of groups.
A Doctors ‘Never Event’.
Higher exams are stressful, to be given the wrong result is unforgivable.
Still smouldering
A second look at the approach to burnout. Those approaching burnout - who are smouldering - need help now.
Can we afford the NHS?
NHS inflation explained with a personal example, and illustrated by my father who received none of the benefits of advanced Cardiac care in his lifetime.
Its cold outside!
Its cold and its very busy in the NHS, even more than usual. Our staff are under pressure and need supported; despite the business of the season we need to find time for Coaching, which is good for staff, patients, and the NHS generally
And the winner of Strictly Come Dancing is …
What is productivity in the NHS? Why has it reduced? Re-engaging and motivating staff will help to recover productivity to pre-Covid levels, and Coaching will help.
More money for a more productive NHS?
What is productivity in the NHS? Why has it reduced? Re-engaging and motivating staff will help to recover productivity to pre-Covid levels, and Coaching will help.
Is Bad coaching better than No Coaching?
We have many staff in the NHS trained to be health and Wellbeing coaches. But is their training good enough, and do in-house coaches offer the perception of confidentiality that senior Clinical and Managerial staff need?
Too much stick, not enough carrot?
League tables are not the answer to NHS improvement - indeed they may make improvement more difficult.
Anecdotes and Data
Social media posts can have a negative effect on staff and patients. A plea to be more Digitally Literate.
The NHS: More money but work harder
NHS: More money but we all have to work harder. Are we able to do it?
Change NHS: A letter to the Health Secretary
My letter to Wes Streeting, in response to the public conversation ‘Change NHS’.
Stages of burnout in the NHS
It seems that we have an epidemic of burnout in the NHS. Executive Coaching is a valuable intervention for stressed staff on their way to burnout, and should be readily available.
How do you access Coaching in Healthcare?
Coaching is of proven value for NHS Clinicians yet it seems difficult to access and not promoted by HR departments. This blog explores some of the issues.
First aid for doctors with burnout - a new book by Dr Claire Davies.
First Aid for Doctors by Dr Claire Davies - Book Review
