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David Furness - Head of Strategic Development, Social Market Foundation

David joined the SMF as Health Project Leader in January 2007. His work on health policy has included a number of research reports such as "Local control and local variation in the NHS: what do the public think?" and "From feast to famine: reforming the NHS for an age of austerity". His work has featured in publications such as the Sunday Times, Financial Times, Daily Express & Health Service Journal as well as BBC television and radio news.

 He is now Head of Strategic Development with an interest in a number of policy areas including transport, public service reform and regulation. He also has responsibility for SMF's programme of Westminster events. Prior to joining SMF he worked for Standard Life Healthcare, one of the UK's leading private health providers. David was educated at Keble College, Oxford.

 
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More