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  • Condition still critical: Rex Condition still criticalFollowing a long and painful battle, the Health and Social Care Act finally made it on to the statute book. But after all that legislative surgery, the prognosis remains unfavourable for the NHS
  • Photo: Sam Kestevan The victims' voiceLast summer's riots inflicted untold misery on individuals and businesses across England. But the views and concerns of those who suffered are now being heard loud and clear thanks to the work of Darra Singh's independent panel
  • Steering clear of debt Steering clear of debtHowever hard it might be for governments to change accounting course, they need to do so urgently to avoid future financial crises
  • Olympic Stadium Games onReports of the Olympics organisers dropping the baton have been greatly exaggerated, finance director David Goldstone tells PF. In fact, public sector teamwork has helped the Games clear the hurdles and reach the final stretch
  • How to make a big impact How to make a big impactSenior staff need to be able put across their messages clearly. But the effect you have depends on a range of factors. Pam Jones gives tips and techniques on how to hit the right spot and leave a lasting impression
  • Transparent Inside storyAccounting in the public sector has had its fair share of change. Now it is the turn of internal audit, with new standards set to be published later this year
  • Heart of the action Heart of the actionWith major demographic and other pressures on the NHS, the focus for health services is shifting from acute hospital care to prevention in the community
  • Detroit, Photo: iStock Painting the town redIt's not just national governments facing debt crises and ratings downgrades. Local and regional authorities worldwide have been in meltdown, as the credit squeeze hits. But some are starting to fight back
  • Vienna Pic SAM Spinning out of control?Deficient accounting by governments has been one of the causes of the sovereign debt crisis. So what can be done? Finance experts recently converged on Vienna to find a solution to this long-standing problem
  • School/Ysgol Alamy Bottom of the classDavid Cameron's attack on public services in Wales hit a raw nerve. For evidence is mounting that Welsh collaboration gets poorer results than English competition, argues Malcolm Prowle
  • Stringing us along, Illustration: Jodie Cox Stringing us along?Ministers talk the talk on local financial freedoms. But without the right to vary both taxation and service levels, town halls will remain at the mercy of Whitehall
  • Management developement april How to create an innovative cultureIn straitened times, public sector leaders have to look at their services with fresh eyes. This can mean tearing up the rule book, a frightening prospect for many staff. Managers must be encouraged to put their heads above the parapet, says Munira Thobani
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