A suitable case for treatment - Spawned in local government, the idea of Best Value is being transplanted into the NHS. Even though the UK health service is one of the world's most cost effective, it has important lessons to learn in making itself more patient focused

Another NHS casualty - Sir Nigel Crisp fell on his sword. But was he responsible for the growing problems in the health service?

Ward, Seamus, (2006)

Smooth operators - If this financial year was tough for NHS trusts, the next 12 months should be hellish. They will have to move from deficit to surplus, become more efficient, cope with reorganisation and extended payment by results, and compete for patients

Ward, Seamus, (2006)

Profile: Jon Restell - The chief executive of the Managers in Partnership union talks about making NHS bosses popular

Ward, Seamus, (2006)