Yesterday, the Sunday Times published a debate on the NHS between Matthew Syed and Dr Rachel Clarke on whether the NHS should charge for care. Matthew said it should - if it couldn't be reformed - because it would otherwise eat up all of our national income.

The Conservatives manifesto includes plans to slash NHS manager numbers by 5,500. @BryanJns and Tim Horton wrote last week on the need to avoid divisive narratives and for efforts by government and employers to challenge negative views of managers 👇 health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

This #CarersWeek we're highlighting the high personal and financial cost shouldered by unpaid carers. Our #NetworkedData analysis shows that of the 4.7 million unpaid carers in England in 2021, only 2% received support ⬇️ health.org.uk/publications/l…

We’re looking forward to a great first day at #NHSConfedExpo. Pop over to our stand A9 for a chat about our latest work and pick up physical copies of our publications.

Anyone interested in social insurance models shld note this 👇 She is right (and it is based on Health Foundation analysis)

Our latest research with IpsosUK explores what the public thinks about the future of the NHS in England. We found that the public wants the government to focus more on improving primary and community care than hospitals. Full analysis and report 👇 health.org.uk/publications/r…

Today we're launching the The Health Foundation general practice data dashboard. Combining new analysis with existing data, the dashboard reveals the 'health' of general practice going into the general election. Some highlights 👇 General practice data dashboard (health.org.uk)

With the #GeneralElection approaching, all parties have pledged to improve #GeneralPractice. To help shed light on key issues in primary care, we’ve launched a new dashboard providing data on access, financing, workforce and more. Explore now ⬇️ health.org.uk/general-practi…

NHS waiting times are a key #GeneralElection issue. With the elective care waiting list standing at 7.6 million, this briefing explores how we got here and what it will take for the next government to ensure people can get care more quickly. Read more 👇 health.org.uk/publications/l…

The The Health Foundation has published a new data dashboard on GP performance and funding issues. You can access here: health.org.uk/general-practi…’

Why does productivity matter so much when looking at the challenges facing the NHS? Charles Tallack and Elaine Kelly explore why NHS productivity growth has stalled and where future policy action should focus. Read more 👇 health.org.uk/news-and-comme…

On an average day in May 4,700 patients waited in A&E for more than 12 hours. 300,000 have been on the waiting list over a year. Things are so much worse than a decade ago. What’s happened, why and what’s needed to fix things? A🧵on our new long read: 1/14

And don't miss our upcoming The Health Foundation event "AI in the NHS: Shaping the future of health care" on 18 July with amazing speakers including Wes Streeting You can join online here: health.org.uk/about-the-heal…

Important piece from Hugh Pym highlighting our The Health Foundation briefing on what’s needed for prevention. While the article focuses on sugar - and obesity more broadly - this isn’t the only thing missing on prevention from the manifestos. Read more here 👇 health.org.uk/publications/l…

If there’s a Royal Commission on social care, what problem will it be set up to solve? Some possibilities: 1⃣ exposure to catastrophic costs 2⃣unmet need 3⃣workforce related 4⃣provider issues 5⃣ how to pay for reform 🧵

With the amazing Becks Fisher now taking up the mantle at Nuffield, we're looking for a new Senior Fellow to lead our primary care policy work. Could it be you?! Happy to chat about our general practice portfolio and life at the fab Health Foundation. lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/care…

Can’t overstate what a brilliant job this is. You’ll have truly top notch colleagues too.

A century ago, of every 1000 children born, 80 died in the first year of life. Thanks to advances in public health and medicine that number has fallen to around 4. 🧵1/6

📢 New @Healthfdn research on impact of Online Consultation Systems (OCS) on patient experience in general practice 🧵1/6 Well-designed and implemented OCS can ➡️improve patient experience and continuity of care ➡️reduce sociodemographic inequalities jmir.org/2024/1/e51272

We're #hiring here at the Health Foundation. Come and join us in the data analytics team and help us understand the big issues in health and care. Two, fixed-term, Senior Analytical Manager roles available - more details here: lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/care…