Blogs

Be clear about the reason for legislative change

by Debbie Paterson

26 April 2019

For legislative change to work, you need to be clear about the intended outcome

Building relationships

by Debbie Paterson

16 November 2018

Changes are needed to the capital system, but estates and finance staff also need to work better together and speak each other’s language

Capital ideas

by Debbie Paterson

26 October 2018

The NHS needs a new system to allocate capital to support investment in transformation

Are you ready for reporting change?

by Debbie Paterson

06 August 2018

Three new accounting standards come into force over the next two years and NHS bodies need to prepare now.

Subsidiaries: getting to grips with the detail

by Debbie Paterson

13 April 2018

Health economies are showing increasing interest in using wholly-owned subsidiaries to deliver services such as estates and facilities management and outpatient pharmacy. But this takes some finance teams outside their comfort zones.

Don’t play the waiting game on leasing changes

by Debbie Paterson

01 March 2018

The NHS may be waiting for Treasury guidance to understand fully the implications of new accounting rules for leasing, but local bodies need to start preparing for the change now.

Checklist for reorganisation

by Debbie Paterson

17 November 2017

In an era of system working and partnership, mergers have taken a back seat. But formal restructuring is still a live issue in some areas and there is practical help available to support finance teams.

A problem shared

by Debbie Paterson

04 August 2017

People make partnership working a success but it is important to understand the framework in which all partners are operating. The HFMA has produced guidance to help members decide what are the important questions they must ask when developing new ways of working.

Blogs

Publications

Role of the NHS finance business partner

12 July 2019

Response

Summary of the NHS long-term plan implementation framework

28 June 2019

Briefing

Education and events

HFMA London Branch Successfully Leading & Managing Change

17 July 2019

Event

IFRS 16 Leases – practical application

18 July 2019

Webinar

News, articles and blogs

HFMA honours key supporters

12 July 2019

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FDs believe financial targets will be missed

09 July 2019

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