Blog

Below is all of my blogs that I post on LinkedIn. Please feel free to leave a comment, or contact me if you have any queries.

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The Impact of High Levels of Backlog Maintenance on Paediatric Services in UK Acute Hospitals

Introduction The National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom is facing a mounting crisis: a soaring backlog of maintenance across...

david jones

Sep 178 min read

Fixing More Than Buildings: How Maintenance Backlogs Affect Hospital Teams

Abstract This paper examines the impact of backlog maintenance on staff in acute hospital settings. While deterioration of the estate...

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Aug 155 min read

False Economy

False Economy" In sterile halls where silence hums, A thousand footsteps softly drum, But overhead, the rafters weep— A secret burden...

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Aug 151 min read

An Essay on How the Built Environment Should Support Clinical Service, Not Be a Cash Cow to Raid

Introduction Healthcare estates and facilities—hospitals, clinics, community health centres, and all associated infrastructure—form the...

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Jul 304 min read

Engaging Executive Directors on the Issue of Backlog Maintenance

Backlog maintenance is a critical issue that affects the operational efficiency, safety, and financial health of the NHS. However,...

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Sep 25, 20246 min read

Polls Summary

Good morning all, In the last week of Backlog Maintenance Month I would like to return to the two polls that I put out. The first, on Day...

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Sep 24, 20242 min read

Functional Suitability – Important issue or distraction?

The NHS is the backbone of healthcare in the UK, providing critical services to millions of people. Ensuring that the facilities,...

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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Friday Round-up

Friday Round-Up Good morning, everyone! I hope you all had a productive week. It's Friday again, and an exciting one for me as we've just...

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Sep 20, 20242 min read

Lord Darzi Report - Where to start first?

The Lord Darzi report last week highlighted seven important themes on how to repair the NHS. Which do you believe are the most / least...

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Sep 17, 20241 min read

Traditional Maintenance - Time for a change

Maintenance is a critical aspect of any estates operation, directly influencing the reliability, safety, and efficiency of equipment and...

david jones

Sep 16, 20243 min read

The Lord Darzi Report into the NHS

“It is apparent from this report and from the accompanying analysis that the NHS is in critical condition. It continues to struggle with...

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Sep 12, 20242 min read

The applicaiton of A.I. in managing the estate

Good morning all. This morning I would like to share with you how I am using artificial intelligence to better understand incidents...

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Sep 10, 20241 min read

Challenging the norm

In my research there are many professionals and academics that have made breakthroughs in their field which have led to the improvement...

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Sep 9, 20243 min read

Friday Round Up

Good morning, As we wrap up the first week of Backlog Maintenance Month, I want to express my gratitude to everyone who has engaged with...

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Sep 6, 20241 min read

Research is not just for researchers

Today, I want to share a position article about the importance of research. Research plays a crucial role in various aspects of our lives...

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Sep 5, 20241 min read

Understanding the impact of asset failure on patient harm wihin an acute healthcare setting

Good morning all. It is day three of Backlog maintenance month, and I have recorded a short 5 minute presentation which details the...

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Sep 4, 20241 min read

Backlog Maintenance Month

Good morning all. Welcome to Backlog Maintenance Month. Last week I launched my second study requesting directors of estates, finance,...

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Sep 2, 20241 min read

RAAC... A good thing?

So, first off let me say that I am NOT saying that the risk of RAAC within public sector buildings is in any way a good thing, but what I...

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Sep 21, 20232 min read

HAPPY NATIONAL HEALTHCARE E&F WEEK ! !!

Well, ok not quite a week, but for many teams across the country, the preparations are commencing to celebrate National Healthcare...

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Jun 19, 20231 min read

Tick Tock

No, not the website that has you pouring buckets of ice water over your head, but more the unstoppable march of time. This week I am...

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Jun 12, 20232 min read