Mark Dayan

Nov 22, 2024 | bmj.com | Nigel Edwards |Mark Dayan |Nuffield Trust

Nigel Edwards, honorary visiting professor1, Mark Dayan, head of public affairs2 1Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, UK 2Nuffield Trust, London, UK Correspondence to: N Edwards nigel_edwards{at}btopenworld.com Measures of performance need to be meaningful The secretary of state for health and social care, Wes Streeting, has announced NHS league tables to guarantee “no more rewards for failure” in UK healthcare.1 Under the plan, the worst performing...

Jul 25, 2024 | prospectmagazine.co.uk | Mark Dayan

A new Labour government has taken power amid record levels of NHS dissatisfaction, with pledges to turn it all around. This is the story of 2024, but it was also the story of 1997. Today’s government points to this proudly, claiming that Labour has fixed the health service before and therefore can do it again. In reality, however, the 1997 government brought nothing like the miracle turnaround that is sometimes remembered.

Mar 26, 2024 | bmj.com | Mark Dayan |Camille Oung |Nuffield Trust

Mark Dayan, head of public affairs, Camille Oung, fellow Nuffield Trust, London, UKCorrespondence to: M Dayan Mark.Dayan{at}nuffiel6dtrust.org.ukThe new administration must take decisive action to improve health and careHealthcare is the largest public service in all UK nations1 and a totemic symbol of solidarity.