This is the old adage from Fleet Street, and newspaper writing in general, that a negative story will be covered more than a positive story. If all the trains are …

If it bleeds, it leads…

Andy Burnham and Me
I interviewed Andy Burnham a while back, before he was Prime Minister, about integrating health and social care. He’s long believed that this is the way forward. The internet tells …

You will maintain a state of health for work
I recently read in a contract, “You will maintain state of health suitable for performance of your services”. I presume this means: don’t turn up drunk, don’t gain 5 stone …

Not fully up to speed? Won’t be paid?
“The Client reserves the right to reduce the agreed fee if you do not meet professional standards including: arriving unprepared… belligerence… or failure to bring agreed kit”. What do we …
