2026 Archives - Bevan Commission https://bevancommission.org/category/2026/ The Bevan Commission is Wales’ leading health and care think tank Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:44:20 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://bevancommission.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/favicon-300x300-1-100x100.png 2026 Archives - Bevan Commission https://bevancommission.org/category/2026/ 32 32 Chain Reaction: Managing patient flows across health and care systems and services https://bevancommission.org/chain-reaction-managing-patient-flows-across-health-and-care-systems-and-services/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:59:28 +0000 https://bevancommission.org/?p=19240 The post Chain Reaction: Managing patient flows across health and care systems and services appeared first on Bevan Commission.

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Chain Reaction examines the challenges affecting patient flow across health and care systems and presents practical solutions to improve access, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Drawing on evidence, innovation, and best practice, the report highlights the importance of prevention, integrated care, digital solutions, and whole-system collaboration to ensure services are better connected, more sustainable, and focused on meeting people’s needs now and in the future.

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]]> Health Matters: From Pressure to Possibility – Are We Brave Enough to Change? https://bevancommission.org/health-matters-from-pressure-to-possibility-are-we-brave-enough-to-change/ Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:00:05 +0000 https://bevancommission.org/?p=19133 The post Health Matters: From Pressure to Possibility – Are We Brave Enough to Change? appeared first on Bevan Commission.

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This publication brings together thought-provoking insights from the Bevan Commissioners, exploring how Wales can move from treating illness to creating health and build a sustainable system fit for future generations.

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]]> Silly Rules National Report https://bevancommission.org/silly-rules-national-report/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:01:48 +0000 https://bevancommission.org/?p=18406 The post Silly Rules National Report appeared first on Bevan Commission.

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The Silly Rules National Report, published in February 2026 by the Bevan Commission and Llais, in partnership with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, identifies unnecessary bureaucratic barriers within Wales’ health and social care system. Drawing on 784 submissions from frontline staff and the public, the report highlights how rigid policies, outdated habits, and duplicated processes, often termed “Silly Rules”, create friction that drains time, energy, and resources. The report serves as a practical call to action to simplify governance and remove low-value rules, aiming to restore professional autonomy and improve the quality of care for service users across Wales.

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]]> Bevan Commission Manifesto https://bevancommission.org/bevan-commission-manifesto/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:24:02 +0000 https://bevancommission.org/?p=18483 The post Bevan Commission Manifesto appeared first on Bevan Commission.

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The Bevan Commission’s 2026 manifesto, Health Matters, calls for a sustainable Welsh health system built on three core commitments: prioritising prevention to keep people well at all stages of life , making prudent use of resources by eliminating low-value practices , and driving whole-system transformation through digital innovation and workforce empowerment. Grounded in prudent healthcare principles, the vision seeks to move away from outdated models toward a resilient, person-centred system that addresses deepening inequalities and ensures long-term wellbeing.

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