Ben Goldacre eulogising about TREs and RAP....and doing lots of shouting #HACA2023

"You're trying to build a railway, not use it." Ben Goldacre calls on analysts to lead the necessary change in health and care analytics. #HACA2023

Great ending with a very open and honest assessment of what's required to make change in NHS happen by Ben Goldacre. Good to be explicit about the effort it takes... But why do we make it so hard? #haca2023

At the inaugural #HACA2023 there’s been one standout message for me from Peter Spilsbury Strategy Unit - “borrow with pride”. Most of the Health and Care Analytics Conference presentations are home-grown analysis from all corners of the heath & care system. What a privilege to share, learn & borrow 🤍

[email protected] Strategy Unit there is an early attempt to answer your challenge of people working together on analysis - opendatasaveslives.org . We would love to collaborate so count us in 👍

Fantastic storytelling and infographics from Andrew Jones of Strategy Unit on Rapid growth of diagnostic testing in A&E has increased waiting times for patients (15 mins). Just tying the data to a person's story really captures attention 👀 #haca2023

On systems dynamics "you've got to have quite a change in #mindset of Analysts, from receiving a brief and responding to questions, to being the one who asks the questions of clinicians & operational teams" important words by Stacey Croft Strategy Unit #haca2023

Still relevant unfortunately blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/02/13…

As a leader it is our responsibility to ensure we provide opportunities for the quiet to provide their input. How can you provide space for all to contribute in your next meeting? #meetingleadership

Research ask - I am looking for some people who have worked on projects including discovery work related to SOR codes to have a 40(ish) minute research session with. UX, Digital, IT folks. Please pass on, thanks

1. The NHS is a bottomless pit 2. The NHS is inefficient 3. GPs aren't working hard enough to meet demand for appointments 4. The government has claimed to have prioritised social care 5. The NHS is being privatised kingsfund.org.uk/publications/h…

For clarity: Slavery did NOT benefit Black people. Any defence of slavery is grotesque. There aren't "both sides" to consider on this issue.

📣Calling all paediatric consultants and senior trainees - RCPCH Consultant Job Planning Toolkit is now available! ow.ly/4e9v50PibH8 .

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This is spot on. And no one is doing workforce impact assessments either.

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That was an absolute pleasure, Natasha Devon 🌈💙. LBC

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