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“Entertaining, memorable and highly instructive day.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Nottingham

“Entertaining, memorable and highly instructive day.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Nottingham

Today was another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time in Nottingham for a large mixed group of NHS staff. It’s such a pleasure to work with people so eager to learn new skills. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include …

On 25 January 2019 27 January 2019 No Comments
“Insightful and thought provoking day. David has a witty sense of humour and delivers finance training in an articulate yet simplified manner for everyone to understand.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Southampton

“Insightful and thought provoking day. David has a witty sense of humour and delivers finance training in an articulate yet simplified manner for everyone to understand.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Southampton

Today was another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time in Southampton for a large mixed group of NHS staff. It’s such a pleasure to work with people so eager to learn new skills. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include …

On 24 January 2019 27 January 2019 No Comments
“I came away with a whole new understanding of the world of health economics (and had a great laugh too!)” – Finance and Health Economics – Prestwich

“I came away with a whole new understanding of the world of health economics (and had a great laugh too!)” – Finance and Health Economics – Prestwich

I’ve worked with Children and Young People’s Improving Access to Psychological Therapies for many years, delivering the business elements of leadership programmes across the country. It was a pleasure to present Finance and Health Economics for CYP IAPT in Prestwich today. It’s fascinating to look at how little we all know about the workings of …

On 13 December 2018 14 December 2018 No Comments
”Great interactive course. Simple to understand and relevant.” – Report Writing – Nottingham

”Great interactive course. Simple to understand and relevant.” – Report Writing – Nottingham

Many thanks to all the participants of the Report Writing workshop today. It was a pleasure to have your company on a busy day in Nottingham. The objectives of the day were, by the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Identify a clear scope and terms of reference for your reports Integrate …

On 12 December 2018 1 February 2019 2 Comments
“David demystified NHS budgets in one day. Now able to have real and meaningful conversations with accountants.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Darlington

“David demystified NHS budgets in one day. Now able to have real and meaningful conversations with accountants.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Darlington

Today was another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time near Darlington for a large mixed group of NHS staff. It’s such a pleasure to work with people so eager to learn new skills. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include …

On 10 December 2018 11 December 2018 No Comments
“Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical.” – Making the Business Case – Cambridge

“Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical.” – Making the Business Case – Cambridge

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Making the Business Case event in Cambridge today. It was a pleasure to have your company. The Programme for Making the Business Case can be found here. Evaluations “Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical. I will definitely be completing business cases differently.” “I have …

On 27 September 2018 2 October 2018 3 Comments
“A fabulously humorous way of presenting what has always been a daunting subject with a very important underlying message about using the taxpayer’s money wisely – thoroughly enjoyed and very useful.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Cambridge

“A fabulously humorous way of presenting what has always been a daunting subject with a very important underlying message about using the taxpayer’s money wisely – thoroughly enjoyed and very useful.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Cambridge

Another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time near Cambridge for a large mixed group of NHS staff. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include (with permission gratefully received from each participant): “A fabulously humorous way of presenting what has always …

On 26 September 2018 11 December 2018 2 Comments
“Today was excellent – really engaging and enjoyable. David really brought the business case process alive.” – Making the Business Case – Durham

“Today was excellent – really engaging and enjoyable. David really brought the business case process alive.” – Making the Business Case – Durham

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Making the Business Case event in Durham today. It was a pleasure to have your company. The Programme for Making the Business Case can be found here. Evaluations “I will never ever do a SWOT analysis without extending it to have an action plan. Economics v …

On 21 September 2018 22 September 2018 No Comments
“David Bailey was a very informative and brilliant presenter.” – Advanced Forecasting and Financial Modelling – Kegworth

“David Bailey was a very informative and brilliant presenter.” – Advanced Forecasting and Financial Modelling – Kegworth

Today’s event in Kegworth was a chance to investigate tools and techniques to improve Advanced Forecasting and Financial Modelling in the NHS. Many thanks to everyone who came and made the day so interesting and challenging. It was a pleasure to have your company. Evaluation Comments Here are just some of the evaluation comments (all …

On 20 September 2018 26 September 2018 No Comments
“David was hugely experienced and very entertaining. I would recommend this course to all!” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Cambridge

“David was hugely experienced and very entertaining. I would recommend this course to all!” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – Cambridge

Another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time near Cambridge for a large mixed group of NHS staff. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include (with permission gratefully received from each participant): “One of the most ‘user-friendly’ courses for NHS managers. …

On 19 September 2018 22 September 2018 No Comments
“Extremely insightful and engaging. The most useful and applicable course I have been on.” – Making the Business Case – Nottingham

“Extremely insightful and engaging. The most useful and applicable course I have been on.” – Making the Business Case – Nottingham

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Making the Business Case event in Nottingham today. It was a pleasure to have your company. The Programme for Making the Business Case can be found here. Evaluations “Extremely insightful and engaging. The most useful and applicable course I have been on.” – Chris, Nottingham Hospitals …

On 5 September 2018 6 September 2018 No Comments
Report Writing – Lincoln

Report Writing – Lincoln

Many thanks to all the participants of the Report Writing workshop today. It was a pleasure to have your company on a busy day in Lincoln. The objectives of the day were, by the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Identify a clear scope and terms of reference for your reports Integrate …

On 11 July 2018 18 July 2018 No Comments
“Absolutely brilliant training day – covered the subject in great detail with a wide breadth of experience.” – Making the Business Case – Kegworth

“Absolutely brilliant training day – covered the subject in great detail with a wide breadth of experience.” – Making the Business Case – Kegworth

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Making the Business Case event at IGEM House in Kegworth today. It was a pleasure to have your company. The Programme for Making the Business Case can be found here. Evaluations “Absolutely brilliant training day – covered the subject in great detail with a wide breadth …

On 28 June 2018 29 June 2018 No Comments
“The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide is one of the most useful courses I have been on during my 14 years in the NHS.” – Cambridge

“The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide is one of the most useful courses I have been on during my 14 years in the NHS.” – Cambridge

Another great day running The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – this time in Cambridge for a mixed group of NHS staff. Thanks to everyone who made it such a great day. Evaluation Comments Comments from today’s event include (with permission gratefully received from each participant): “Excellent and insightful day. Provided a detailed overview of budgets …

On 27 June 2018 27 June 2018 No Comments
“Clear, encouraging, revealing, humorous and a fund of useful resources.” – Making the Business Case – Newmarket

“Clear, encouraging, revealing, humorous and a fund of useful resources.” – Making the Business Case – Newmarket

Many thanks to all the participants who attended the Making the Business Case event at the British Racing School near Newmarket today. It was a pleasure to have your company. The Programme for Making the Business Case can be found here. Evaluations “A fun and engaging day with exercises and examples relevant to my work. …

On 26 June 2018 29 June 2018 No Comments
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Recent Reviews

  • Lynda Furness on ”Great interactive course. Simple to understand and relevant.” – Report Writing – NottinghamDavid Thank you for a great day on report writing course
  • Suzanne Taylor on “Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical.” – Making the Business Case – CambridgeNHS budget holders guide, delivered in an easy to understand way, with humour thrown in for good measure.
  • Carole on The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – BookDear David Is there an updated version of the NHS Budget Holders Survival guide? The only version I can find was published in 2002 ( Amazon).
  • Mohamed Amin on “Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical.” – Making the Business Case – CambridgeDear David, Thank you for yet another thought stimulating course. I was very impressed by your approach on the course last year, hence attended again. Your analytical skills and the way you teach them are highly appreciated. I have never ever been taught (including on my MBA), how to do a SWOT analysis in the way you taught us on the course.
  • Onika Patrick-Redhead on “Yet another excellent course. Very informative and practical.” – Making the Business Case – CambridgeNot only did I value the course I felt that David really connected and delivered a fantastic session, it was detailed and informative. I would recommend his course. Step by step on how to do an efficient business case.
  • Peter Orisadare on “A fabulously humorous way of presenting what has always been a daunting subject with a very important underlying message about using the taxpayer’s money wisely – thoroughly enjoyed and very useful.” – The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide – CambridgeIt was exciting and informative. Thank you
  • Gareth Whyte on “Most comprehensive, clear training session I have attended.” – Making the Business Case – CambridgeHi David, Fantastic course, i can't download the PDF of the slides? Any chance you can email or reinstate them? Thanks
  • Vicki Chapman on “Most comprehensive, clear training session I have attended.” – Making the Business Case – CambridgeHi David Thank you for yesterday's session it was really useful and I can see the practical applications in my work place already, so looking forward to getting on with some serious business case planning. I've downloaded the resources that were made available, but wondered if you also had one for Porter's 5 Forces, the position audit / Capability profile and the decision matrix (weighted scores) sheet please? Many thanks.
  • Chris Alexander on Making the Business Case – NewburyA very good course. David combines a great knowledge about the subject with a witty and informative delivery - an enjoyable experience.

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Development Events

Here are just some of my varied NHS management development events:

An Appreciation of NHS Finance
Business Skills Academy
Costing Your Service
Making the Business Case
Marketing Yourself and Your Service
The Budget Holder’s Survival Guide
Winning NHS Tenders

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The NHS Budget Holder’s Survival Guide

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