Registration to our annual conference is now open! The #conference features Sir Michael Marmot, a panel and discussion on #housing and #health and workshops proposed and led by members of the Health Equity Network. Register here: onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/conferences-an…

I’ll be having a chat with the wonderful Otto English Wanstead Fringe on the 18th sept looking forward to it …

The need to work differently is inescapable. That's why this year we've been supporting NHS teams to develop solutions to local problems through interface working in primary and secondary care. Join us on 27 Nov for insights, learning and reflections. nhsconfed.org/events/primary…

Matthew Taylor ✨Sonia Sparkles✨🖤 Ruth Rankine 💙 Rory Deighton💙 Chris Pickering Jonathan Griffiths

Don't miss out on the last few places for our webinar on Monday on how ICSs can seize the opportunity to deliver on EPR capability and usability ahead of the upcoming national EPR Usability Survey. In partnership with Ethical Healthcare Consultancy. nhsconfed.org/events/digital…

AI, patient portals and digital support systems are increasingly hailed as key to boosting productivity and improving patient care. But what do services need to utilise them? Our director of policy Layla McCay spoke to The Observer about the barriers to embracing technology.🧵

Layla McCay The Observer Ethical Healthcare This week our members - leaders across the NHS - recognised Lord Darzi's diagnosis of issues facing the service, and welcome the emphasis he put on underinvestment in capital as one of the causes of reduced productivity.📉 nhsconfed.org/news/health-le…

Layla McCay The Observer Ethical Healthcare Read more here. 🗞️ theguardian.com/society/2024/s…

"51 per cent of appointments took place on the same or next day as booking in July." Ruth Rankine 💙, the director of our Primary Care Network, responds to data on waits for GP appointments published by Liberal Democrats during their party conference week. 👇 nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-confe…

In the UK, Black mothers are up to four times more likely to die during pregnancy or in the postnatal period (six weeks after childbirth) than white women. Changing maternity services is key to improving outcomes. Listen now The Q community The Health Foundation nhsconfed.org/podcast/matern…

"To tackle NHS dental care access and oral health inequalities, we need policies that promote integration among primary care providers." University of Suffolk Dental CIC's Lorraine Mattis reflects on dentistry reform in a new blog for NHS Voices 👇 bit.ly/4go9RLt

Great to see this positive media coverage of the NHS and Royal Free London after Eleanor Hayward The Times and The Sunday Times visit to Chase Farm hospital's fabulous and innovative barn theatres 👇👇👇

DWP stats show Black and minority ethnic benefit claimants are disproportionately hit with UC sanctions: - Black claimants were 58% more likely to be sanctioned than white claimants - Mixed ethnic groups 72% more likely - Asian people 5% more likely theguardian.com/society/2024/s… 1/2

❤️‍🩹 REPORT: The UK is the sick man of Europe. The IPPR Commission on Health & Prosperity has spent the last three years diagnosing the problem & developing the medicine. Today we launch the most ambitious blueprint for the nation's health since Beveridge. ippr.org/articles/our-g…

Final report of IPPR’s Commission on Health and Prosperity is out today. Thought-provoking reading. I’m looking forward to joining IPPR to discuss its findings and recommendations at events this week and at The Labour Party conference next week. ippr.org/articles/our-g…

Today the IPPR launches the final report of their Commission on Health and Prosperity. Our chief executive Matthew Taylor has served as a commissioner and we welcome its publication. NHS leaders back its critical message - health is an investible proposition.

The IPPR Commission on Health and Prosperity would not have been possible without the expert guidance, input, and wisdom of our Commissioners, led by Dame Sally Davies and Lord Ara Darzi. Huge thanks to everyone involved! Read the final report here 👉 ippr.org/articles/our-g…

It’s great to see coverage by PRWeek UK of our new Taskforce for Diversity in Communications with NHS Providers 👇 prweek.com/article/188868… #NHSCommsDiversity

Today is #WorldPatientSafetyDay – a time to not only raise awareness but to also tackle the root causes of patient safety challenges. Our Maternal & Neonatal Advisory Group will be doing exactly that today during their meeting with partners. More here: nhsrho.org/what-we-do/adv…

As Prof. Dame Sally Davies says, libertarians miss the key point: avoidable sickness is no path to greater individual freedom. Not only that, healthier levies can incentivise healthier products and raise much needed revenue for investment. Find out more: ippr.org/articles/our-g…