Join our upcoming webinar, Tackling economic inactivity: local action on mental health and employment, taking place on Thursday 25 June. We will explore how integrating mental health and employment support can help more people enter, stay in, and thrive at work. Register now ⬇️

In this recent blog, @swjatwell.bsky.social​ and @luisaptg.bsky.social​ look at government efforts to make the fit notes system more effective, and what could help ensure success. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/4fbnJdX

Our May edition of Prevention Watch is out! We look at preventative reports for the new parliament, DWP’s Right to Try policy, the price of drug-related deaths, investing in leisure & sport for wellbeing, + PHS’ report on monitoring health inequalities. scothealthequity.org/prevention-w...

In his recent blog, Andrew Mooney explores healthy life expectancy as a measure of the country's health, and how it provides valuable insights into the lived experience of a population with declining health. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dJPMPh

Our Director of Policy and Research @hughalderwick.bsky.social​ has joined the @bmj.com​ podcast to discuss the measures in the Health Bill, and what Wes Streeting’s departure from the Department for Health and Social Care will mean for the future of the bill. Listen now👇️

Responding to the publication of Alan Milburn’s interim report on NEETs, @swjatwell.bsky.social​ says its findings are a clear-eyed account of how ill health, inadequate support and a lack of opportunities are holding over a million young people back. Read the response ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4nQThYF

Our new analysis examines the relationship between NEET young people and the prevalence of mental health conditions. Landing to coincide with the landmark Milburn interim report, it highlights the significant role mental health is playing in the rising number of NEET young people. Read more ⬇️

What does a pro-productivity NHS look like? If you are going to #NHSConfedExpo, join our session on 11 June exploring the opportunities and challenges around NHS productivity growth, offering attendees early sight of findings from the NHS Productivity Commission ⬇️

Over the past 5 years, Google search interest in 'NHS waiting list', 'A&E waiting times' and 'GP appointment' has intensified, with the latter increasing the most. Find out more about how these trends align with our public polling on NHS priorities in our new data snapshot 📉 https://bit.ly/4dJMYBL

CLOSING SOON: We have an exciting opportunity for health leaders to join the Sciana Network to explore systems leadership for health in a digital age. Find out more and apply by 30 June 2026 ⬇️

We will be exhibiting at #NHSConfedExpo on 10–11 June. Come and say hello, pick up some publications and talk to us about our work. Find out more, and register to attend ⬇️

Healthy life expectancy as a measure of the country’s health has attracted recent debate. Though not without its limitations, it nonetheless provides a valuable insight into the lived experience of a population whose health is declining, writes Andrew Mooney. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dJPMPh

NEW PODCAST: With AI developing at breakneck speed, how can it be made safe for use in real-life health care settings? We speak to members of the national commission looking at regulation. Listen now 🎧

Following the Department for Work and Pensions announcement on overhauling the fit note system, @swjatwell.bsky.social​ wrote an opinion piece for Pulse looking at ways to reform the system ⬇️

Are you attending this year's #NHSConfedExpo? Find us at stand E60 on 10-11 June. Come and say hello, attend sessions we're speaking at, and talk to us about our work. Find out more ⬇️

Today, alongside the @healthfoundation.bsky.social , we’ve published a major report looking at the link between poor health and housing. Too many people in the UK live in homes that are making them sick and it’s worsening health inequalities. www.citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publi...

Our new briefing sets out eight insights for the forthcoming NHS workforce plan. Success depends on realistic productivity assumptions, stronger management, effective use of technology, and action on training, retention, and pay. Read more ⬇️

Join our upcoming webinar, Tackling economic inactivity: local action on mental health and employment, taking place on Thursday 25 June. We will explore how integrating mental health and employment support can help more people enter, stay in, and thrive at work. Register now ⬇️

In the final episode of season 2 of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we talk to leaders from Scotland about their new approach to change, and how we can use the principles to do change projects at all levels in a way that is clear and supports people. Listen now 🎧

Our local authority dashboard brings together data and insights on the state of health and health inequalities across all local authorities in England. Explore the latest update of topics, including: • healthy life expectancy • employment • monthly pay and rent • loneliness and belonging data.

🧵 NEW: Our analysis, which draws on the NHS monthly performance data released yesterday, shows that the NHS has met its headline interim target of 65% of elective care waits within 18 weeks but has fallen short on four other key targets set for March 2026 ⬇️

Responding to the measures in the Health Bill, @hughalderwick.bsky.social​ says it hands broad powers to ministers to intervene, but misses the opportunity to tackle the nation's biggest health challenges. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dmoa2n

Responding to the latest NHS performance statistics, @timgardnerthf.bsky.social​ says that while the NHS has made significant progress towards improving access to planned hospital care, it has fallen short of several other recovery targets. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/4nyMSBw

Have you ever thought about applying to join the Sciana Network? We are now accepting applications for cohort 9. The two-year health systems leadership programme will start in May 2027. Deadline for applications is 30 June 2026. Find out more ⬇️

Interested in becoming a Harkness Fellow? @commonwealthfund.org​ is hosting a virtual information session on the Harkness Fellowship 2027–28 on Thursday 14 May, 18.00 – 19.00. Register to learn more ⬇️

NEW BRIEFING: Poor housing harms health, yet linking housing and health data remains far too difficult. If we want to improve wellbeing, we need to make better use of the data we already have to understand who’s being hit hardest. Read the latest briefing from our Networked Data Labs ⬇️

How can the NHS boost productivity? @alisonmoulds.bsky.social​ and Charlotte MacLeod share a snapshot of insights and ideas on the health service’s productivity challenge from respondents to our #NHSProductivityCommission's recent call for evidence. Discover what we heard ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4wo29ZF

Our strategy sets out how we’re changing the way we work to build a healthier UK: • A stronger focus on health, not just health care • A new approach to innovation in the NHS • A stronger emphasis on solutions • A step up in our work to bring people together Find out more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sWPlqd

With the country facing major health challenges, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ outlines our new 5-year strategy to build a healthier UK, and what it will look like in practice. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dtntof

PODCAST: Complex social challenges, like homelessness and teenage pregnancy, require ‘joined-up’ solutions. Moira Wallace joins @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ to reflect on lessons from the social exclusion unit. Listen now 🎧

Our local authority dashboard brings together data and insights on the state of health and health inequalities across all local authorities in England. Explore the latest update of topics, including: • healthy life expectancy • employment • monthly pay and rent • loneliness and belonging data.

In the final episode of season 2 of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we talk to leaders from Scotland about their new approach to change, and how we can use the principles to do change projects at all levels in a way that is clear and supports people. Listen now 🎧

NEW: With the country facing major health challenges, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ outlines our new 5-year strategy to build a healthier UK, and what it will look like in practice. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dtntof

Our new 5-year strategy goals: • Putting health and inequalities at the heart of decision making • Shaping the future of the health & care system to ensure the best care for all • Building new approaches to testing innovation that could transform health and care Learn more⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sWPlqd

As Holyrood and Senedd elections near, how is the health care system perceived across the devolved nations? And do political priorities reflect public concerns? Safya Benniche and Sarah Hardy explore voters’ key issues using findings from our public polling with Ipsos ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4eamo6A

PODCAST: Complex social challenges, like homelessness and teenage pregnancy, require ‘joined-up’ solutions. Moira Wallace joins @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ to reflect on lessons from the social exclusion unit. Listen now 🎧

Findings from our latest analysis on healthy life expectancy show that the UK’s health is declining, particularly among the working-age population. Read the full analysis: Healthy life expectancy trends in the UK: a watershed moment ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QDsra7

Following on from our recent analysis showing that healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined, our new strategy sets out how we will work to build a healthier UK over the next five years. Read Building a healthier UK: Our strategy 2030 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sWPlqd

As Holyrood and Senedd elections near, how is the health care system perceived across the devolved nations? And do political priorities reflect public concerns? Safya Benniche and Sarah Hardy explore voters’ key issues using findings from our public polling with Ipsos ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4eamo6A

Are you a mid-to-senior health leader who wants to problem-solve future challenges for health, care and wellbeing? Join the Sciana Network – now open for applications. Find out more and apply by 30 June 2026 ⬇️

Health is our most precious asset. Yet good health remains out of reach for too many people in the UK. Our mission to build a healthier UK isn’t changing, but in our new 5-year strategy we set out how we are changing the way we work. Find out more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sWPlqd

Royal Assent for the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is an important milestone, but smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death and youth vaping creates a new route into addiction. Samantha Field says government must now ensure the legislation delivers a healthier future⬇️ https://bit.ly/4mZrTXZ

Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social has written a piece for @politicshome.bsky.social on the decline in the UK of the number of years we can expect to spend in good health ⬇️

Our latest analysis shows that out of 21 high-income countries, the UK saw the second largest drop in healthy life expectancy over a decade. The UK fell from 14th to 20th out of 21 countries and now only ranks above the United States. Read the full analysis ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QpImsB

Our analysis highlights the UK’s health is declining and underlines urgency of our mission to build a healthier UK. Findings show that over the past decade, healthy life expectancy in the UK fell by 2 years, to 60.7 years for males and 60.9 years for females. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/48s8Csp

PODCAST: Complex social challenges, like homelessness and teenage pregnancy, require ‘joined-up’ solutions. Moira Wallace joins @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ to reflect on lessons from the social exclusion unit. Listen now 🎧

With the state pension age increasing from 66 to 67 years, @davefinch.bsky.social​​ explains why this leaves some at risk of living in poverty for longer, and calls for concerted government action to support people to have healthier – and longer – working lives. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4eGUuiJ

NEW: Analysis examining waiting times across ICB geographies to understand extent of progress towards recovering pre-pandemic waiting times shows restoring 18-week standard for elective care by 2029 will need targeted support for ICBs that are lagging behind. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4mJBj9W

Shifting care from hospitals to the community is a core part of the government’s 10-Year Health Plan. @ninahemmings.bsky.social​ and @luisaptg.bsky.social​ examine whether the new Neighbourhood Health Framework will help realise this ambition, and assess the potential risks⬇️ https://bit.ly/4u1ehhp

Our local authority dashboard brings together data and insights on the state of health and health inequalities across all local authorities in England. Explore the latest update of topics, including: • healthy life expectancy • employment • monthly pay and rent • loneliness and belonging data.