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This summer has brought a very real reminder that extreme weather is no longer something we can simply plan for as an occasional event. With temperatures rising across the UK, the Royal College of GPs has advised practic...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/when-the-heat-is-on-keeping-general-practice-safe","title":"When the Heat Is On: Keeping General Practice Safe","summary":"This summer has brought a very real reminder that extreme weather is no longer something we can simply plan for as an occasional event. With temperatures rising across the UK, the Royal College of GPs has advised practic...","date_modified":"2026-08-17T14:21:59Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/when-a-patient-becomes-a-%E2%80%9Cghost%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

One of the most important conversations taking place in general practice this week concerns something that may sound rather mysterious: the “ghost patient”.

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This week, NHS England has announced an ambitious new plan to prevent one in four sepsis deaths by 2035 – a significant step forward in improving patient safety and outcomes.

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/tackling-sepsis-the-importance-of-early-recognition","title":"Tackling Sepsis: The Importance of Early Recognition","summary":"This week, NHS England has announced an ambitious new plan to prevent one in four sepsis deaths by 2035 – a significant step forward in improving patient safety and outcomes.","date_modified":"2026-08-03T10:34:04Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/a-new-health-secretary-what-could-this-mean-for-the-nhs","html_content":"

The appointment of Yvette Cooper as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care marks the beginning of another new chapter for the NHS. Appointed as part of Prime Minister Andy Burnham's new Cabinet, she takes on one o...

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By the time many of us return to work this week, the country may have a new Prime Minister in Number 10. As is customary following a change in leadership, attention will quickly turn to the formation of a new Cabinet and...

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This week has seen exciting developments in the continued digital transformation of the NHS, with the introduction of Smart Triage within the NHS App. Using artificial intelligence, the new feature enables patients to de...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/smart-triage-technology-supporting-better-access-to-care","title":"Smart Triage: Technology Supporting Better Access to Care","summary":"This week has seen exciting developments in the continued digital transformation of the NHS, with the introduction of Smart Triage within the NHS App. Using artificial intelligence, the new feature enables patients to de...","date_modified":"2026-07-06T14:55:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/political-change-and-the-future-of-the-nhs","html_content":"

With continued speculation around the future of the Government, many across health and social care are asking what political change could mean for the NHS. A new Prime Minister often brings a new Cabinet, and with that, ...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/political-change-and-the-future-of-the-nhs","title":"Political Change and the Future of the NHS","summary":"With continued speculation around the future of the Government, many across health and social care are asking what political change could mean for the NHS. A new Prime Minister often brings a new Cabinet, and with that, ...","date_modified":"2026-06-29T10:00:11Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/supporting-the-teams-behind-the-teams","html_content":"

With the excitement of the football World Cup and the Women's T20 Cricket competitions capturing the attention of fans around the globe, we celebrate not only the athletes who inspire us with their talent and determinati...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/supporting-the-teams-behind-the-teams","title":"Supporting the Teams Behind the Teams","summary":"With the excitement of the football World Cup and the Women's T20 Cricket competitions capturing the attention of fans around the globe, we celebrate not only the athletes who inspire us with their talent and determinati...","date_modified":"2026-06-22T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/the-reality-of-corridor-care","html_content":"

In recent months, the issue of corridor care has once again come into sharp focus across the NHS. Once considered an exceptional measure during periods of extreme pressure, reports of patients receiving treatment in hosp...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/the-reality-of-corridor-care","title":"The Reality of Corridor Care","summary":"In recent months, the issue of corridor care has once again come into sharp focus across the NHS. Once considered an exceptional measure during periods of extreme pressure, reports of patients receiving treatment in hosp...","date_modified":"2026-06-15T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/connecting-learning-and-celebrating-success","html_content":"

This week has highlighted two themes that sit at the very heart of AMSPAR: professional connection and the celebration of achievement.

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/connecting-learning-and-celebrating-success","title":"Connecting, Learning and Celebrating Success","summary":"This week has highlighted two themes that sit at the very heart of AMSPAR: professional connection and the celebration of achievement.","date_modified":"2026-06-08T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/a-week-of-new-beginnings-and-new-opportunities","html_content":"

As we move into June, AMSPAR is delighted to welcome Student Cohort 58 as they begin their learning journey with us. Every new cohort represents a fresh group of healthcare professionals investing in their knowledge, ski...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/a-week-of-new-beginnings-and-new-opportunities","title":"A Week of New Beginnings and New Opportunities","summary":"As we move into June, AMSPAR is delighted to welcome Student Cohort 58 as they begin their learning journey with us. Every new cohort represents a fresh group of healthcare professionals investing in their knowledge, ski...","date_modified":"2026-06-01T09:23:06Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/celebrating-healthcare-administration-week-and-amspar-day","html_content":"

This week marks an important occasion as we launch Healthcare Administration Week, which includes AMSPAR Day on 27th May – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedicated professionals who keep healthcare service...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/celebrating-healthcare-administration-week-and-amspar-day","title":"Celebrating Healthcare Administration Week and AMSPAR Day","summary":"This week marks an important occasion as we launch Healthcare Administration Week, which includes AMSPAR Day on 27th May – an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the dedicated professionals who keep healthcare service...","date_modified":"2026-05-25T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/the-abolition-of-nhs-england-%E2%80%93-change-or-challenge","html_content":"

This May, one of the most significant healthcare stories has been the continued debate around the planned abolition of NHS England and the transfer of its functions back into the Department of Health and Social Care. The...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/the-abolition-of-nhs-england-%E2%80%93-change-or-challenge","title":"The Abolition of NHS England – Change or Challenge?","summary":"This May, one of the most significant healthcare stories has been the continued debate around the planned abolition of NHS England and the transfer of its functions back into the Department of Health and Social Care. The...","date_modified":"2026-05-18T03:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/weight-loss-innovation","html_content":"

This May, one of the biggest stories in UK healthcare has been the continued expansion of NHS access to weight-loss medications such as Wegovy (semaglutide). NHS England announced that around 1.2 million people with card...

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This week, I want to briefly reflect on the ongoing pressures within secondary care and what they mean for our foundation trusts.

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/secondary-care-and-the-vital-role-of-our-foundation-trusts","title":"Secondary Care and the Vital Role of Our Foundation Trusts","summary":" This week, I want to briefly reflect on the ongoing pressures within secondary care and what they mean for our foundation trusts.","date_modified":"2026-05-05T15:54:18Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/supporting-change-in-primary-care","html_content":"

As we begin the 2026/27 financial year, primary care continues to face significant change. Updates to the GP contract, increasing demand, and a stronger focus on access and efficiency are reshaping how services are deliv...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/supporting-change-in-primary-care","title":"Supporting Change in Primary Care","summary":"As we begin the 2026/27 financial year, primary care continues to face significant change. Updates to the GP contract, increasing demand, and a stronger focus on access and efficiency are reshaping how services are deliv...","date_modified":"2026-04-27T19:37:15Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/digital-pressures-and-data-accuracy-a-defining-moment-for-health","html_content":"

As healthcare systems continue to recover from years of strain, one issue is coming sharply into focus in 2026: the growing pressure on health administrators and clinical coding teams to keep pace with rapid digital tran...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/digital-pressures-and-data-accuracy-a-defining-moment-for-health","title":"Digital Pressures and Data Accuracy: A Defining Moment for Health","summary":"As healthcare systems continue to recover from years of strain, one issue is coming sharply into focus in 2026: the growing pressure on health administrators and clinical coding teams to keep pace with rapid digital tran...","date_modified":"2026-04-20T07:52:03Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/clinical-coding-and-health-administrators","html_content":"

Health administrators and clinical coding professionals play a vital, though often overlooked, role in modern healthcare systems. While doctors and nurses are the most visible in patient care, these behind-the-scenes pro...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/clinical-coding-and-health-administrators","title":"Clinical Coding and Health Administrators","summary":"Health administrators and clinical coding professionals play a vital, though often overlooked, role in modern healthcare systems. While doctors and nurses are the most visible in patient care, these behind-the-scenes pro...","date_modified":"2026-04-13T06:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/addressing-the-rising-challenge-of-digital-burnout-in-healthcare","html_content":"

As we navigate an increasingly digitised NHS landscape, one pressing issue continues to surface across primary care and beyond: digital burnout among healthcare professionals. While technology has undoubtedly improved ef...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/addressing-the-rising-challenge-of-digital-burnout-in-healthcare","title":"Addressing the Rising Challenge of Digital Burnout in Healthcare ","summary":"As we navigate an increasingly digitised NHS landscape, one pressing issue continues to surface across primary care and beyond: digital burnout among healthcare professionals. While technology has undoubtedly improved ef...","date_modified":"2026-04-07T15:49:50Z"},{"id":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/strengthening-primary-care-through-workforce-resilience","html_content":"

Across the UK, primary care continues to face sustained pressure—from rising patient demand to ongoing workforce shortages and increasing administrative complexity. For those of us in health administration, these challen...

","url":"https://amspar.online/presidents-blog/f/strengthening-primary-care-through-workforce-resilience","title":"Strengthening Primary Care Through Workforce Resilience","summary":"Across the UK, primary care continues to face sustained pressure—from rising patient demand to ongoing workforce shortages and increasing administrative complexity. For those of us in health administration, these challen...","date_modified":"2026-03-30T22:00:00Z"}]}