🎥 CATCH-UP: What can we learn about NHS productivity from developments across the wider economy? With @teraallas.bsky.social​​ from our #NHSProductivityCommission, this webinar heard from a panel on what we can learn from sectors and industries beyond health care. Watch now⬇️ https://bit.ly/4b3Ao05

The NHS has invested billions in getting electronic patient records (EPRs) through the door, but comparatively little in making them work well. In this new blog, Alex Lawrence argues this will have to change if the health service is to reap the rewards of digitisation ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3OqFXwW

WEBINAR: Looking ahead to the Scottish election, @davefinch.bsky.social​ joins our colleagues @scothealtheq.bsky.social​ on 23 April to discuss social attitudes towards health and preventative policy in Scotland, and what the party manifestos have to say on prevention. Register now⬇️

WEBINAR: Join us on 22 April as we present the findings from our latest public polling on attitudes towards the NHS. We'll explore how public perceptions of NHS performance and priorities have evolved and discuss public views on NHS funding. Register now ⬇️

Creating mayoral health commissioners is a significant step, but bringing the NHS closer to communities and supporting a preventative approach requires more than changing who sits around the table. Katherine Merrifield assesses the latest developments in health devolution⬇️ https://bit.ly/47Ufz5g

Productivity-enhancing technologies need to be developed, tested and successfully adopted at scale and fast. In this blog, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ makes the case for a revolution in rapid testing and spreading of robust AI in health care. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3PiBnRF

NEW 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 colleagues @scothealtheq.bsky.social​ funded questions in the latest Scottish Social Attitudes Survey asking how people in Scotland understand health inequalities and what should be done to address them. In this blog, Allison Catalano shares some of the key results⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sHmwij

Following the US-UK drug pricing agreement, changes to the way the cost effectiveness of new medicines are assessed will drive up the NHS drugs bill. In this new blog, Eric Yang argues that the higher bill means difficult decisions lie ahead for the government. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QrzvpX

With another NHS bill set to be introduced this spring, what do Labour's reforms mean for local systems in the NHS? Phoebe Dunn and @hughalderwick.bsky.social​ argue that, this time around, the right mechanisms need to be in place to encourage cross-sector collaboration ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sppXt3

🎥 CATCH-UP: What can we learn about NHS productivity from health systems in other countries? Chaired by Anita Charlesworth from our #NHSProductivityCommission, an expert panel shares what we can learn from international evidence and best practice. Watch it now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3ONgKwy

Our general practice data dashboard brings together a range of data to provide a picture of the current health of general practice in England. It looks at issues from access and activity to continuity of care and patient experience. Explore it now ⬇️

In the latest episode of Season 2 of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care Podcast with @nhsconfed.org​ and @theqcommunity.bsky.social​, we hear live from speakers and panellists who took part in NHS IMPACT’s National Improvement Conference. Listen now 🎧

Our general practice data dashboard provides a picture of the current health of general practice in England. It includes indicators on trends in the average number of patients per GP, appointments per patient and total appointments by staff type. Explore it now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4dfKJrd

PODCAST: @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ speaks to leading pollster @luketryl.bsky.social​ about public frustration and what it could mean for the future of our institutions, like the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/46VtBmw

WEBINAR: Looking ahead to the Scottish election, @davefinch.bsky.social​ joins our colleagues @scothealtheq.bsky.social​ on 23 April to discuss social attitudes towards health and preventative policy in Scotland, and what the party manifestos have to say on prevention. Register now⬇️

As the state pension age begins to increase 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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4c1eJ81

A few snippets from the updated GP Data Dashboard: 📈 the no. of direct care staff has more than quadrupled since 2019 👩‍⚕️ GPs now provide less than half of all appointments in practices (44%), but the highest no. of appointments per month ⏪ the no. of patients per FTE GP continues to fall (2143:1)

Our March edition of Prevention Watch is out: PHS’ new 10-Year Strategy & transport poverty review; Parenting Across Scotland’s report on access to hobbies for young people; work on young adult men and prevention; Scotland’s new Alcohol & Drug strategy. scothealthequity.org/prevention-w...

WEBINAR: Join us on 22 April as we present the findings from our latest public polling on attitudes towards the NHS. We'll explore how public perceptions of NHS performance and priorities have evolved and discuss public views on NHS funding. Register now ⬇️

UPDATED: Our general practice data dashboard provides a picture of the current health of general practice in England. It includes indicators on trends in the average number of patients per GP, appointments per patient and total appointments by staff type. Explore it now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4q9AYxU

PODCAST: In the second of our interviews with leading pollsters, Rachel Wolf talks about what public frustration and the rise of Reform UK could mean for the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/4llrVsA

PODCAST: @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ speaks to leading pollster @luketryl.bsky.social​ about public frustration and what it could mean for the future of our institutions, like the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/46VtBmw

New ONS data on young people not in education, employment or training shows importance of health in shaping whether young people can learn or earn. @davefinch.bsky.social​ says access to timely support is essential to prevent early setbacks turning to long term disadvantage⬇️ https://bit.ly/3O4HPv6

In the latest episode of Season 2 of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care Podcast with @nhsconfed.org​ and @theqcommunity.bsky.social​, we hear live from speakers and panellists who took part in NHS IMPACT’s National Improvement Conference. Listen now 🎧

New Productivity Puzzles episode: What does it take to improve NHS productivity? Featuring @healthfoundation.bsky.social's report: From diagnosis to delivery: www.health.org.uk/reports-and-... As @teraallas.bsky.social notes, the NHS is undermanaged. Listen to the ep.: podfollow.com/productivity...

Our colleagues @scothealtheq.bsky.social​ funded questions in the latest Scottish Social Attitudes Survey asking how people in Scotland understand health inequalities and what should be done to address them. In this new blog, Allison Catalano shares some of the key results⬇️ https://bit.ly/4sHmwij

Analysis looks at how staff across the health service feel about using electronic patient record systems. Findings include 57% saying they think EPRs are currently working well and one third think they aren't currently working but they can see future benefits. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4bwLWJm

WEBINAR TOMORROW: What can we learn about productivity from the NHS? Chaired by Anita Charlesworth from our #NHSProductivityCommission, this event will hear from an expert panel on what we can learn from experiences of and within the health service. Register now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rlNOcx

Productivity-enhancing technologies need to be developed, tested and successfully adopted at scale and fast. In this new blog, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ makes the case for a revolution in rapid testing and spreading of robust AI in health care. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3PiBnRF

ANALYSIS: Working-age adults in England reported their health declined between 2011 and 2021. Adults in more deprived areas were more likely to report a decline. For the first time, linking Census data across two points makes it possible to measure changes over a decade ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4swwjHk

PODCAST: @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ speaks to leading pollster @luketryl.bsky.social​ about public frustration and what it could mean for the future of our institutions, like the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/46VtBmw

WEBINAR: What can we learn about productivity from the NHS? Chaired by Anita Charlesworth from our #NHSProductivityCommission, this event will hear from an expert panel on what we can learn from experiences of and within the health service. Register now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rlNOcx

Responding to the latest COVID-19 Inquiry report, @hughalderwick.bsky.social​ says it highlights how UK health services lacked resilience to respond to the pandemic, held back by gaps in capacity, staff shortages, underinvestment and limited action on health inequalities⬇️ https://bit.ly/3PNDdda

NEW: Our Senior Visiting Fellow Jim Buchan says that if policymakers want to ensure a sustainable NHS workforce, they must pay closer attention to the supply of student nurses completing their course and choosing the NHS as an employer. Read more ⬇️

Large-scale programmes are central to how health systems deliver change, but too often problems begin in the earliest stages of design. We discuss how a new framework could support future programmes, and their challenges. Read the article: ths.im/3NwAdkL View the framework: ths.im/4iyf9pd

New Productivity Puzzles episode: What does it take to improve NHS productivity? @bartvanark.bsky.social speaks w/ Anita Charlesworth, @teraallas.bsky.social & Mark Britnell about @healthfoundation.bsky.social's NHS Productivity Commission’s report. Listen to the ep: podfollow.com/productivity...

Where next for integrated care systems? Based on interviews with senior leaders across four ICSs, this research explores the development of ICSs, their evolving role under Labour and the policy changes needed to deliver on national priorities. Learn more ⬇️

NEW: In this analysis, we explore the increasing number of work-limiting health problems reported by young people not in work or education, and the wider 16–24 age group, considering reasons for this rise, and the potential longer term impacts. Read more ⬇️

New analysis today from @healthfoundation.bsky.social Recent data shows nearly a million young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) How is ill health contributing to youth worklessness? And what can the government do about it?

In this blog, @sharlenemcgee.bsky.social​ shares five takeaways on how to embed health benefits in economic development through local approaches. Read more and learn about real-world examples of new practices ⬇️ https://bit.ly/47bQhPN

PODCAST: @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ speaks to leading pollster @luketryl.bsky.social​ about public frustration and what it could mean for the future of our institutions, like the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/46VtBmw

In the latest episode of Season 2 of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast​, we look at co-producing change and hear from five improvement leaders taking part in the 100 Voices project. Listen now 🎧

Louise Casey’s 1st speech as Chair of the Independent Commission on Adult Social Care puts down a clear marker for the future of social care and underlines the tough choices ahead. Our latest blog from Policy Fellow, Lucinda Allen explores some of the challenges. Read more: https://bit.ly/3PlsAhD

WEBINAR: What can we learn about productivity from the NHS? Chaired by Anita Charlesworth from our #NHSProductivityCommission, this event will hear from an expert panel on what we can learn from experiences of and within the health service. Register now ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4rlNOcx

Commenting on today's NHS staff survey results, Ruth Thorlby from our Policy team says that as well as ensuring adequate NHS staff numbers in the future, the government’s forthcoming workforce plan must place equal importance on supporting the existing workforce. Read more 👇️ https://bit.ly/40t0Lq0

NEW PODCAST: In the second of our interviews with leading pollsters, Rachel Wolf talks about what public frustration and the rise of Reform UK could mean for the NHS. Listen now 🎧 https://bit.ly/4llrVsA

Responding to the latest NHS performance stats @timgardnerthf.bsky.social​​ says that while the government is making steady progress against pledge to reduce routine hospital waits, the ongoing A&E crisis highlights risks of being too focused on one headline target. More 👇️ https://bit.ly/46SWdNj

Where next for integrated care systems? Based on interviews with senior leaders across four ICSs, this new research explores the development of ICSs, their evolving role under Labour and the policy changes needed to deliver on national priorities. Learn more ⬇️

In this new blog, @sharlenemcgee.bsky.social​ shares five takeaways on how to embed health benefits in economic development through local approaches. Read more and learn about real-world examples of new practices ⬇️ https://bit.ly/47bQhPN