Opinion Archives - Bevan Commission

Bevan Commissioner Professor Ewan Macdonald wearing a dark suit and blue tie.

Opinion

September 28, 2026

Health Matters: Why Wales Must Finally Commit to a Formal Quality Management System

By Professor Ewan B Macdonald CBE, Bevan Commissioner

Prof Kamila Hawthorne MBE wearing a dark top and red cardigan.

Opinion

September 21, 2026

Why a healthier future for Wales depends on a sustainable and effective primary and community care system

By Professor Kamila Hawthorne MBE, Bevan Commissioner

Roy Noble CBE, Bevan Commissioner

Opinion

September 14, 2026

The quick medical ‘MOT’ – and why patients are getting left behind in 21st century Wales

By Roy Noble CBE, Bevan Commissioner

Helen Howson in a dark jacket

Opinion

June 15, 2026

Health Matters: Why Courage, Not Caution, Will Decide the Future of Health and Care in Wales

By Dr Helen Howson, Director, Bevan Commission

Prof Dame Sue Bailey

Opinion

March 18, 2026

Health Matters: From Chaos to Culture — Why Wales Must Change Its Mindset to Transform Health and Care

By Professor Dame Sue Bailey, Bevan Commissioner

Sue Evans Bevan Commissioner

Opinion

March 11, 2026

Health Matters: Where Would We Be Without the Social Care Workforce in Wales?

By Sue Evans OBE, Bevan Commissioner

Opinion

March 4, 2026

Health Matters: 21st Century Solutions for 21st Century Challenges

By Professor George Crooks OBE, Bevan Commissioner

Fran Targett OBE, Bevan Commissioner in a blue top and grey jacket

Opinion

February 25, 2026

Health Matters: Why Wales Must Treat Financial Wellbeing as a Health Priority

By Fran Targett OBE, Bevan Commissioner

Prof Kelechi Nnoaham speaking in front of a Bevan Commission banner

Opinion

February 18, 2026

Health Matters: Turning Off the Tap – From Treating Illness to Creating Health in Wales

By Professor Kelechi Nnoaham, Bevan Commissioner