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The New Health Network is a new organisation which it has described itself as:
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The [[New Health Network]] says it
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:brings together the worlds of medicine, management, politics and business to inspire debate, influence policy and improve health and healthcare.
  
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An independent organisation made up of many professional groups who try to "benefit all patients and the public health" through networking together to work towards a sustainable modernisation of the NHS.
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It says it is
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[http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$3.htm]
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:the only independent multi-professional network committed to sustainable NHS modernisation that benefits all patients and the public health.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050508052443/http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$3.htm 2005 Election Manifesto], politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009</ref>
  
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Brings medicine, management, politics and business together to debate and improve health and healthcare.  
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It describes its history as follows:
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:The New Health Network was established in 1999 by health professionals to promote positive change in the NHS. It is now a broad coalition of individuals and organisations strongly committed to sustainable health service modernisation."<ref>[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Category.asp?ccat=3 About Us], New Health Network website, accessed 20 July 2009</ref>
  
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"Works to shape a future where the NHS fulfils its potential for all patients"
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==Aims of New Health Network==
  
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"Network across professions and organisations to put the NHS and the people who use it on centre stage"
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The New Health Network says it aims to help every patient make the most of the NHS through:
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[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/]
 
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"The New Health Network was established in 1999 by health professionals to promote positive change in the NHS. It is now a broad coalition of individuals and organisations strongly committed to sustainable health service modernisation."
 
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[http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$2.htm]
 
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== '''Aims of New Health Network''' ==
 
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The New Health Network has a number of aims in place so that they can help every patient make the most of the NHS service.
 
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In doing this they hope to:
 
 
   
 
   
 
*policy and practice driven by patient needs
 
*policy and practice driven by patient needs
 
*good practice shared and built upon  
 
*good practice shared and built upon  
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*all NHS change benefiting patients and the publichealth
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*all NHS change benefiting patients and the public health
 
*staff, patients and the public actively involved in improving health policy  
 
*staff, patients and the public actively involved in improving health policy  
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*society celebrating NHS success
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*society celebrating NHS success<ref>[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Category.asp?ccat=3 About Us], New Health Network website, accessed 20 July 2009</ref>
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[http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$2.htm]
 
  
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==2005 Election Manifesto==
  
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The New Health Network wants government to:<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050508052443/http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$3.htm 2005 Election Manifesto], politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009</ref>
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*Pledge that the NHS will remain free at the point of use available to all according to need not ability to pay;
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*Ensure that policy and practice is driven by patient needs not political or professional self-interest;
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*Involve staff, patients and the public in improving health policy.
  
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=='''The Key Staff and Trustees of the Organisation'''==
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In particular it wants to see:<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20050508052443/http://www.politics.co.uk/campaignsite/the-new-health-network-$7016384$3.htm 2005 Election Manifesto], politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009</ref>
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*Sustained investment in cutting waiting times and improving the quality and safety of patient care;
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*Renewed focus on preventing illness, particularly in those most at most risk of developing long term conditions;
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*Patients given more say over where, when and how they are treated, not only for elective care (hospital operations) but for the 17 million people living with long term conditions;
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*Steps taken to ensure that the evolving diverse and complex health system maintains quality local services and that all patients have access to a comprehensive range of services;
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*Particular emphasis given to mental health services and maintaining good mental health.
  
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[[Margaret Mythen]] has been Chief Executive of The New Health Network since May 2000. Her background combines health policy development, communication and campaigns with 12 years practical experience working in the NHS. Before taking up her current position she was Head of Policy for the Labour Party and had specific responsibility for health policy from 1994 to 1999. Margaret regularly speaks and writes on health related issues.
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==People==
  
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Rosa Napolitano is Director of Organisational Development at the New Health Network with lead responsibility for marketing and income generation. Rosa was previously Head of Events & Marketing at NLGN, where she led on NLGN's marketing and sponsorship activity as well as a programme of national one day conferences, regional roadshows, fringes, publications and events.  
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*[[Margaret Mythen]] has been Chief Executive of The New Health Network since May 2000. Her background combines health policy development, communication and campaigns with 12 years practical experience working in the NHS. Before taking up her current position she was Head of Policy for the Labour Party and had specific responsibility for health policy from 1994 to 1999. Margaret regularly speaks and writes on health related issues.
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*[[Rosa Napolitano]] is Director of Organisational Development at the New Health Network with lead responsibility for marketing and income generation. Rosa was previously Head of Events & Marketing at [[New Local Government Network]] (NLGN), where she led on NLGN's marketing and sponsorship activity as well as a programme of national one day conferences, regional roadshows, fringes, publications and events.  
  
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Our Trustees are:
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===Trustees===
  
 
*[[Tom Coffey]], GP, Executive Chair, Wandsworth PCT
 
*[[Tom Coffey]], GP, Executive Chair, Wandsworth PCT
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*[[Claire Perry]], Chief Executive, Lewisham University Hospitals NHS Trust  
 
*[[Claire Perry]], Chief Executive, Lewisham University Hospitals NHS Trust  
 
*[[Linda Smith]], Chair, South East London Health Authority
 
*[[Linda Smith]], Chair, South East London Health Authority
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*[[Ray Powles]], Clinical Oncologist
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*[[Ray Powles]], Clinical Oncologist<ref>New Health Network [http://web.archive.org/web/20040607232719/www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Category.asp?ccat=3 About Us], 8 June 2004, retrieved from the internet Archive on 4 January 2011</ref>
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*Our activities
 
  
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Our work is driven by health professionals to:
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==Activities==
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The Network says it aims to
 
*network doers and thinkers, through a range of events on topical issues and practical solutions.
 
*network doers and thinkers, through a range of events on topical issues and practical solutions.
 
*inform ideas and challenge attitudes through surveys, publications and commentary
 
*inform ideas and challenge attitudes through surveys, publications and commentary
  
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Network members have the opportunity to:
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It says Network members have the opportunity to:
 
*take part in seminars, conferences and consultations
 
*take part in seminars, conferences and consultations
 
*write articles for our publications
 
*write articles for our publications
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*contribute to policy forums
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*contribute to policy forums<ref>[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/]</ref>
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[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/]
 
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=='''Corporate Partners and Funders'''==
 
=='''Corporate Partners and Funders'''==
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The Network engages with and works with many organisations who "contribute intellectual as well as financial support."  
 
The Network engages with and works with many organisations who "contribute intellectual as well as financial support."  
  
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The Corporate Partners include
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'Corporate Partners' in 2004 and 2006 have included:<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040529050624/http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Content.asp?id=160 Corporate Partners], New Health Network website, version placed in web archive 29 May 2004, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20060509143902/http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Content.asp?id=160 Corporate Partners], New Health Network website, version placed in web archive 9 May 2006, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009</ref>
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*[[Amgen]]
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*[[Boots the Chemists]]
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[[Amgen]] | [[Boots the Chemist]] | [[Catalyst Lend Lease Limited]] | [[Chiron Vaccines]] | [[Clinovia Limited]] | [[HLSP]] | [[KPMG LLP]] | [[Lodestone Patientcare]] | [[MerckSharpDohme]] | [[Sanofi Aventis]] | [[Tribal]] | [[Veredus]]
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*[[Catalyst Lend Lease Limited]]
 
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*[[Chiron Vaccines]]
 
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*[[Clinovia Limited]]
 
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*[[HLSP]]
 
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*[[KPMG LLP]]
 
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*[[Lodestone Patientcare]]
 
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*[[MerckSharpDohme]]
 
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*[[Sanofi Aventis]]  
 
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*[[Tribal]]
 
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*[[Veredus]]
 
  
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[http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/Content.asp?id=160]
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==Notes==
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<references/>
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[[Category:Health]]
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[[Category: Healthcare Industry]]

Latest revision as of 11:04, 9 April 2015

The New Health Network says it

brings together the worlds of medicine, management, politics and business to inspire debate, influence policy and improve health and healthcare.

It says it is

the only independent multi-professional network committed to sustainable NHS modernisation that benefits all patients and the public health.[1]

It describes its history as follows:

The New Health Network was established in 1999 by health professionals to promote positive change in the NHS. It is now a broad coalition of individuals and organisations strongly committed to sustainable health service modernisation."[2]

Aims of New Health Network

The New Health Network says it aims to help every patient make the most of the NHS through:

  • policy and practice driven by patient needs
  • good practice shared and built upon
  • all NHS change benefiting patients and the public health
  • staff, patients and the public actively involved in improving health policy
  • society celebrating NHS success[3]

2005 Election Manifesto

The New Health Network wants government to:[4]

  • Pledge that the NHS will remain free at the point of use available to all according to need not ability to pay;
  • Ensure that policy and practice is driven by patient needs not political or professional self-interest;
  • Involve staff, patients and the public in improving health policy.

In particular it wants to see:[5]

  • Sustained investment in cutting waiting times and improving the quality and safety of patient care;
  • Renewed focus on preventing illness, particularly in those most at most risk of developing long term conditions;
  • Patients given more say over where, when and how they are treated, not only for elective care (hospital operations) but for the 17 million people living with long term conditions;
  • Steps taken to ensure that the evolving diverse and complex health system maintains quality local services and that all patients have access to a comprehensive range of services;
  • Particular emphasis given to mental health services and maintaining good mental health.

People

  • Margaret Mythen has been Chief Executive of The New Health Network since May 2000. Her background combines health policy development, communication and campaigns with 12 years practical experience working in the NHS. Before taking up her current position she was Head of Policy for the Labour Party and had specific responsibility for health policy from 1994 to 1999. Margaret regularly speaks and writes on health related issues.
  • Rosa Napolitano is Director of Organisational Development at the New Health Network with lead responsibility for marketing and income generation. Rosa was previously Head of Events & Marketing at New Local Government Network (NLGN), where she led on NLGN's marketing and sponsorship activity as well as a programme of national one day conferences, regional roadshows, fringes, publications and events.

Trustees

Activities

The Network says it aims to

  • network doers and thinkers, through a range of events on topical issues and practical solutions.
  • inform ideas and challenge attitudes through surveys, publications and commentary

It says Network members have the opportunity to:

  • take part in seminars, conferences and consultations
  • write articles for our publications
  • contribute to policy forums[7]

Corporate Partners and Funders

"Corporate Partners work with the New Health Network to help share experience, ideas and best practice to drive forward policy and pursue the modernisation agenda within the NHS to ensure the NHS fulfils its potential for all patients."

The Network engages with and works with many organisations who "contribute intellectual as well as financial support."

'Corporate Partners' in 2004 and 2006 have included:[8][9]

Amgen | Boots the Chemist | Catalyst Lend Lease Limited | Chiron Vaccines | Clinovia Limited | HLSP | KPMG LLP | Lodestone Patientcare | MerckSharpDohme | Sanofi Aventis | Tribal | Veredus

Notes

  1. ↑ 2005 Election Manifesto, politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009
  2. ↑ About Us, New Health Network website, accessed 20 July 2009
  3. ↑ About Us, New Health Network website, accessed 20 July 2009
  4. ↑ 2005 Election Manifesto, politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009
  5. ↑ 2005 Election Manifesto, politics.co.uk website, version placed in web archive 8 May 2005, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009
  6. ↑ New Health Network About Us, 8 June 2004, retrieved from the internet Archive on 4 January 2011
  7. ↑ [1]
  8. ↑ Corporate Partners, New Health Network website, version placed in web archive 29 May 2004, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009
  9. ↑ Corporate Partners, New Health Network website, version placed in web archive 9 May 2006, accessed in web archive 20 July 2009
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