The Re:View is out! 🥳 This week, Research Manager and Head of Health, @rosiebeacon.bsky.social discusses a busy week in the NHS - from resident doctor's strike to The Mayfield Review. Read it here: re-state.co.uk/review/revie...

London has a mayor, but does it have a citywide conversation about its future? In our latest Re:Think, Researcher, @seaneke.bsky.social considers how limited powers shape public engagement. re-state.co.uk/rethink/what...

The Re:View is out! 🥳 This week, Director, @charliepickles.bsky.social, writes about Reform UK’s ‘preparation for government’ plans, and their particular focus on Whitehall reform. Read it here 👇 re-state.co.uk/review/revie...

Following yesterday’s launch of 'Ending the patient gridlock', our Head of Health @rosiebeacon.bsky.social joined @evanhd.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4’s PM show to discuss our call for a new hospital specialism — the hospitalist — and how better generalism can improve patient flow. Listen here ⬇️

🏥New report out today – 'Ending the patient gridlock' One of our major focusses is hospital discharge and the persistent bottlenecks at the back door of the NHS. 🧵

Extremely grateful for this endorsement from the inimitable Stephen Black - exactly how we hoped this paper would be received. Read the paper here: re-state.co.uk/publications...

If hospitals ran like orchestras, the NHS would still be waiting for the conductor. In our latest Re:Think, Research Manager and Head of Health, @rosiebeacon.bsky.social , explores how better coordination could turn gridlock into flow. re-state.co.uk/rethink/less...

Delighted to see this endorsement from Daniel Elkeles, Chief Executive of @nhsproviders.bsky.social, for our new paper 'Ending the Patient Gridlock' – out today as part of our Hospital of the Future programme. Read the paper here: re-state.co.uk/publications...

💥New 'Hospital of the future' paper out today💥 With 25 recs to enable patients to flow seamlessly through hospitals, including: 🥼A new clinical specialty - the hospitalist, a specialist-generalist 📆A seven-day discharge workforce 🫂More and better operational managers Check it out👇

Dame Louise Casey has become the State’s go-to troubleshooter. But what does that say about Whitehall’s own capacity to solve problems? In our latest Re:Think, Director @charliepickles.bsky.social asks why Whitehall keeps summoning the same hero to fix its failures. re-state.co.uk/rethink/whit...

Nearly 3 in 5 doctors have treated patients in corridors and other inappropriate spaces this summer. Yet this is entirely avoidable. The solution lies in how patients move, not how many beds exist. Researcher @alicesemark.bsky.social explores the crisis of patient flow in NHS hospitals.

What does it take to lead a region as diverse as South Yorkshire? In our latest Re:Think, Policy Director Dr @stkaye.bsky.social shares his key takeaways from our Meetings with Mayors event with Mayor Oliver Coppard – on agency, identity, and getting things done. re-state.co.uk/rethink/my-c...

Why do other global cities already charge visitors while English cities can’t? In our latest Re:Think, Researcher @coryberman.bsky.social explores how a modest tourist tax could fund local infrastructure and mark a step toward real devolution. re-state.co.uk/rethink/engl...

Without a thriving life sciences sector, both our economy and NHS patients will pay the price. In our final 2025 party conference Re:Think, researcher @alicesemark.bsky.social shares her key takeaways from our roundtable with Julia Lopez MP on strengthening the UK’s life sciences offer.

Everyone agrees the NHS needs to shift from sickness to prevention – but delivery keeps falling short. In her latest blog, researcher @alicesemark.bsky.social sets out three lessons from our Conservative Party Conference roundtable on how to make that shift happen. re-state.co.uk/rethink/cons...

How should a future Conservative government tackle rising economic inactivity? @jo3hill.bsky.social shares three lessons from our party conference panel on welfare reform and the future of work. re-state.co.uk/rethink/cons...

How can a future Conservative government get Britain growing again? @seaneke.bsky.social shares his takeaways from our conference panel on rebooting the UK economy. Read the blog here: re-state.co.uk/rethink/cons...

What would it take for the Conservatives to really reshape the State next time around? Policy Director @jo3hill.bsky.social shares his three takeaways from our panel event at Conservative Party conference 👇 re-state.co.uk/rethink/cons...

What would a Conservative government led by Mel Stride’s economic plan look like? Director @charliepickles.bsky.social breaks down three takeaways from our ‘In Conversation’ with the Shadow Chancellor at Conservative Party conference. re-state.co.uk/rethink/cons...

From simplification to investment, tax policy shapes how the state delivers for citizens. Policy Manager and Head of Health, @rosiebeacon.bsky.social , shares her key takeaways from our round table discussion with James Wild MP at Conservative Party conference.

We are now remaking the State on Instagram and TikTok! Follow us @restatethinktank on both apps to keep up to date with what the team are up to!

The Re:View is out! 🥳 This week, Head of Health, @rosiebeacon.bsky.social reflects on party conference season and the Prime Minister’s announcement of NHS Online, an entirely virtual hospital model first proposed in our Hospital of the Future programme. Read it here: re-state.co.uk/review/revie...

On Tuesday the Prime Minister announced the introduction of an entirely virtual hospital. 🏠 🏥 Our Research Manager and Head of Health, Rosie Beacon, makes the case for this game-changing innovation. re-state.co.uk/rethink/the-...

Ever wondered what working at a think tank is really like? @jo3hill.bsky.social 's new blog lifts the lid – if it sounds like your kind of challenge, apply to be our next Senior Researcher! re-state.co.uk?p=12216&prev...

🏥 How can the NHS shift from fragmentation to true integration in neighbourhood health? ✍ Researcher, @alicesemark.bsky.social, explores the lessons from our Labour Party Conference panel on delivering the Government’s 10-Year Health Plan.

Why do NHS productivity gains remain so hard to unlock, even as demand grows? Researcher @alicesemark.bsky.social reflects on our Labour Party conference roundtable exploring what it will take to turn innovations into real improvements for patients and staff.

🏠 Business-as-usual won’t fix the housing crisis. Cross-sector collaboration, a stronger pipeline of skills, and better use of data are essential. 📝Researcher @seaneke.bsky.social reflects on the key insights from our private roundtable with Antonia Bance MP at Labour Party Conference.

It's been described as the "wonkiest conversation at Labour Party conference this year" 👀

That's a wrap. Labour party conference 2025 is done. Brilliant work by the @re-state.bsky.social team - but a special shout out to Beth who bossed the whole thing 👏

How can the ‘devolution revolution’ making its way throughout the country enable desperately needed innovation in how public services are delivered? Researcher, @coryberman.bsky.social, explores the key themes from our Labour Party conference panel event

“Westminster makes a fraud out of good people” – Andy Burnham didn’t hold back in Liverpool.

Kicking off day 2 at Labour Party Conference, talking about the future of public service innovation & local government!

The Re:View is out! This week, @charliepickles.bsky.social reflects on the NAO's guide on Government exit schemes & recent figures showing the number of civil servants earning 6-figure salaries has nearly doubled in the last 3 years. re-state.co.uk/review/revie...

With Labour Conference just round the corner here's a whistle-stop overview of our programme!🧨 Sunday: - In conversation w GM Mayor @andyburnham.bsky.social 🏙 Monday: - Solving the NHS's productivity puzzle ⚕️ - Devolution & public service innovation 📈

What do council tax, apprenticeships, and devolution all have in common? They’re at the heart of the debates shaping local growth and governance.

Whitehall can’t tackle 21st-century problems with 19th-century tools. In this Re:Think, Policy Director, @jo3hill.bsky.social, reflects on the launch of our Leaders Network in partnership with Newton, and why fresh ideas matter for leadership. Check out the blog👇 re-state.co.uk/rethink/laun...

What is the Conservative vision for the economy and public finances? Join us at Conservative Party Conference in Manchester in conversation with Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Mel Stride, to discuss the party's future economic policy. Email [email protected] to attend

What do officials think of performance management in the civil service? Here's what we found in our Alternative People Survey with @re-state.bsky.social... (Spoiler: one of the responses is “I have never seen talented colleagues so demoralised.”) www.civilserviceworld.com/in-depth/art...

3️⃣...2️⃣...1️⃣ WEEK LEFT... Really looking forward to chairing this. Strategic Authorities are important new players in the vital work of public service reform, with projects like OPSI at Liverpool City Region fostering real innovation. Join us for the discussion in Liverpool on Monday!

📢🚨 New Labour Party Conference Event Added 🚨📢 We’re delighted to announce a newly confirmed Labour Party Conference event: an in conversation with Kanishka Narayan MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

The Re:View is out! 🎉 This week, Head of Health, @rosiebeacon.bsky.social reflects on the Government’s delivery agenda in the NHS, and argues that genuine reform requires bottom-up insight, not just top-down discipline. Read it here: re-state.co.uk/review/revie...

We can't wait to host this roundtable event at Labour Party Conference with Antonia Bance on the future of the construction industry. To see our full events programme at Labour Party Conference, go to re-state.co.uk/labour-party...

'The Law of Rule' For this week's Re:Think long read, @jo3hill.bsky.social has written about the challenges of regulatory reform, why the Government's current approach is struggling, and why we're working on it. re-state.co.uk/rethink/the-...

🚨New paper out today!🚨 There are countless avoidable inefficiencies in hospitals today - many of which could be automated overnight. We explored what steps government, ICSs & trusts need to make in order to grasp the potential of these innovations. Read here: re-state.co.uk/publications...

If you're at Conservative Party Conference this year, don't miss what will be a fascinating conversation on a Conservative vision to remake the State, with Claire Coutinho MP, Alex Burghart MP, and @charliepickles.bsky.social Email [email protected] to attend!

Labour Party Conference is just round the corner and we cannot wait for this live version of Meetings with Mayors with GMCA Mayor Andy Burnham.🤩 There'll be lots to discuss - devolution, economic growth and more!

🚨We are hiring!🚨 This is a role that does not come up very often - an entry-level opportunity to get started in the world of think tanks. Our Research Assistants play a part in every aspect of what we do as a small, fun, hard-working team. Find the details here: re-state.co.uk/opportunity/...

⭐ Special blog series: Re:Shuffle ⭐ This week we’re marking the ministerial reshuffle with daily open letters from our researchers to newly appointed ministers – setting out what we think should top their priority list for better public services.

⭐ Special blog series: Re:Shuffle ⭐ We’re marking the ministerial reshuffle with daily open letters from our researchers to newly appointed ministers – setting out what we think should top their priority list for better public services.

⭐ Special blog series: Re:Shuffle ⭐ We’re marking the ministerial reshuffle with daily open letters from our researchers to newly appointed ministers – setting out what we think should top their priority list for better public services.