The Health Foundation
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The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.
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'Mental health issues affect growing numbers of children. Supporting them early to help develop resilience will help.' Jennifer Dixon
We're delighted to join BBC Children in Need and Impact on Urban Health in awarding £1m to The Children's Society this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek .
bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/2024/05/bbc-ch…
Join us to hear insights and implications from our new research with Ipsos UK exploring what the public think about the NHS.
Chaired by Ruth Thorlby, panel includes Kate Duxbury, Tim Gardner and Chief Executive Healthwatch England Louise Ansari.
More info ⬇️
thehealthfoundation.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
We're pleased to support this research by Fraser of Allander Institute and Improving Health. Explore their findings in the thread below 👇
And find out more about #HISReview23 , our programme of work to improve health and reduce #HealthInequalities in Scotland: health.org.uk/what-we-do/a-h…
Are you interested in the Commonwealth Fund Harkness Fellowships and spending a year in the US conducting internationally comparative research?
Register for the information session on 28 May to learn more ⬇️
commonwealthfund.formtitan.com/infosessionreg…
1 WEEK TO GO 📅
Work in #LocalGovernment ? Join us on 22 May to discuss supporting good health in a challenging financial landscape.
Our chair Gwen Nightingale speaks to Oxfordshire County Council's Ansaf Azhar and Barnsley Council's Neil Copley and Anna Hartley.
health.org.uk/about-the-heal…
Today marks 10 years of the Care Act. In a special Local Government Association (LGA) report, Hiba Sameen and I argue that its ambitions for a clearer and fairer social care system have been undermined by government's approach to funding social care 👇 local.gov.uk/hiba-sameen-le…
What do the public think about the NHS and how it should be funded? The Health Foundation webinar on findings from deliberative research conducted with members of the public across the country The Health Foundation Ipsos UK 👇
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek , we're reflecting on the impact of family, friends and community.
Without these relationships, or with negative ones, we’re more likely to experience loneliness and depression.
Explore the analysis on our evidence hub 👇
health.org.uk/evidence-hub/f…
We're looking for a Health Equals Engagement and Policy Manager.
They'll develop and maintain society-changing relationships across sectors, engaging members to support our awareness campaigns and policy goals.
Find out more and apply by 27 May ⬇️
lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/care…
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek celebrates #MomentsForMovement .
We know that increasing physical activity can reduce the risk of depression and other health conditions.
Read more about the health benefits of active travel and a good transport system 👇
health.org.uk/evidence-hub/t…
We’ve launched a new podcast with The Health Foundation and NHS Confederation!
Whether you’ve just started your journey and are looking for inspiration, or you’ve been leading improvement work for years, Leading Improvement in Health and Care is for you.
Listen 🎧: brnw.ch/21wJGhN
Want to work with us? Check out our latest vacancies:
➡️ Engagement and Policy Manager Health Equals
➡️ Innovation and Collaboration Manager The Q community
➡️ Policy Fellow
➡️ Research Manager
➡️ Social Researcher Degree Apprenticeship
Apply now 👉 lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/care…
In a new blog, Adam Briggs and Talia Boshari look at opportunities for personalisation in health care.
They discuss what exactly personalised prevention is and what potential it might hold to improve health and help a struggling NHS.
Read more ⬇️
health.org.uk/news-and-comme…
Tackling #HealthInequalities is necessary for greater prosperity, writes Jo Bibby in her latest blog.
Reflecting on our latest #HealthIn2040 findings, Jo suggests that as hard-hitting as these are, there's good reason to feel hopeful.
Read now 👇
health.org.uk/news-and-comme…