Creating a ‘neighbourhood NHS’ will demand a different mindset, unfamiliar ways of working and difficult decisions on finances and staffing. Middle managers as well as senior leaders will play a big part in making it happen, writes Nigel Edwards.

Government planned cuts at NHS England go much further than previously announced, with up to 50% of staff at risk.

Competing priorities, lack of support and stress at work leave some managers feeling they have no option but to resign. But in what circumstances could resignation amount to constructive dismissal? Jo Seery explains the law on constructive dismissal, the challenges it presents and the other options available.

MiP’s member survey on regulating NHS managers shows managers are still not convinced regulation will improve patient safety or raise standards, despite growing support for it in principle.