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We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK. www.health.org.uk
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Our #AIintheNHS event on 14 October will explore evaluating AI's safety and effectiveness, and how it can be scaled. Hear from Tim Horton, Dr Aysha Luis, Erik Mayer, Lawrence Tallon, Professor Adnan Tufail,
@marydixonwoods.bsky.social
Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4gW2ziF
about 2 hours ago
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As the Conservative Party embarks on its Policy Renewal Programme, does its vision align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care? Drawing on new polling from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, we discussed this and more at #CPC25. Read the findings⬇️
https://bit.ly/46DpnPr
about 4 hours ago
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Writing for
@bjgp.bsky.social
colleagues focus on the 10-Year Health Plan's shift from hospital to community and consider its implications for general practice, drawing on existing evidence to explore the good, the bad and the potentially ugly. Read more ⬇️
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From hospital to community? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 10-year plan to move care to the community
Labour’s 10-year health plan for England, published on 3 July, set out three strategic shifts — from hospital to community, sickness to prevention, and analogue to digital. This editorial focuses on the first — shifting care from hospital to community — and considers its implications for ge...
https://bjgp.org/content/75/759/440
about 21 hours ago
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Only three local authorities in England have air quality better than the World Health Organisation's guideline pollutant level, while Tower Hamlets has the lowest air quality. Explore the data for your area on our newly updated Local Authority Dashboard ⬇️
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1 day ago
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As the Conservative Party embarks on its Policy Renewal Programme, does its vision align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care? Drawing on new polling from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, we discussed this and more at
#CPC25
. Read the findings⬇️
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Mind the gap: public perceptions of the NHS and social care
Public polling split by voting intention
https://bit.ly/46DpnPr
2 days ago
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We’re in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference #CPC25. In our event with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, we'll be discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. Come and join us this afternoon: 📍Location: Midland Hotel, Lancaster Suite 🕞️Time: 15:30—17:00
2 days ago
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Our #AIintheNHS event on 14 October will explore international learning and experiences of capitalising on AI in health care. Hear from
@nellthornton.bsky.social
, Dominic Cushnan, Dr Joan Guanyabens, Hilde Lovett and Karl-Henrik Peterson. Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48eUPWU
#AIintheNHS
2 days ago
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Writing for
@nursingtimes.bsky.social
, Jim Buchan discusses the main points of difference between Scotland and England when it comes to nurse pay in the NHS. Read more (£-walled) ⬇️
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‘How do England and Scotland differ on NHS nurse pay?’
Professor James Buchan discusses the main points of difference between Scotland and England when it comes to nurse pay in the NHS.
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3 days ago
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📬 Our redesigned newsletter keeps you up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️
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3 days ago
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🧵We’re in Manchester this weekend for Conservative Party Conference #CPC25. In our event with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, we'll be discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. Come and join us on Sunday: 📍Location: Midland Hotel, Lancaster Suite 🕞️Time: 15:30—17:00
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EVENT: How can the NHS seize the AI opportunity? At this event, we’ll hear international perspectives on how to capitalise on AI in health care and explore the critical steps for spreading #AIintheNHS. Register to join online on 14 October 2025, 14.00–17.30 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48eUPWU
#AIintheNHS
4 days ago
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From crime rates in our local area to levels of air pollution and access to green space, our surroundings play a key role in shaping our health. Explore the data in the new Surroundings tab of our Local Authority Dashboard ⬇️
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Local authority dashboard
Explore data for your local authority and neighbourhood
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5 days ago
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In August, the government announced a ‘graduate guarantee’ promising a job for every newly qualified nurse or midwife in England. James Buchan explores whether the 'graduate guarantee' is a solution to ensure the supply of new nurses or merely a short-term fix. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48KG666
5 days ago
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CLOSING SOON: Do you have strong programme management experience and a solid understanding of data systems and governance? We're looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join our Analysis Directorate and drive the implementation of our data strategy. Apply by 5 October ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ggsIZm
5 days ago
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Health care volunteering charity
@helpforce.bsky.social
has called for a mass mobilisation of volunteers to support the NHS as a poll by
@yougov.co.uk
finds a third of 18 to 24-year-olds would consider gifting their time to bolster the NHS. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3Kv993x
6 days ago
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As the government puts a figure on how much it will provide for the first Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for social care in England, Lucinda Allen looks at what we know about how FPAs will work and whether investment matches scale of Labour’s ambitions of fair pay in the sector ⬇️
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The Health Foundation
Luisa Pettigrew
6 days ago
Will today's changes to the GP contract in England requiring online access all day mark the end of the '8am scramble' or the start of GP waiting lists and further dissatisfaction, on all sides? I explore the issue in this
@healthfoundation.bsky.social
blog
www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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https://www.health.org.uk/features-and-opinion/blogs/the-end-of-the-8am-scramble
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A year in, what is the verdict on the Labour government’s record on NHS and social care policy so far? In this analysis, we summarise the main policies introduced across key policy areas and assess the direction and potential impact so far. Read more ⬇️
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Labour’s first year
Our report looks at Labour's record so far and offers an overall assessment of government's reform agenda on the NHS and social care.
https://bit.ly/42bNofh
6 days ago
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We’re excited to share that
@theqcommunity.bsky.social
now has a new home with
@nhsconfed.org
. Building on their strong existing partnership, together they will champion collaborative, bold, inclusive and purposeful improvement that spans sectors. Read more ⬇️
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7 days ago
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Responding to today's announcement on a Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care, Lucinda Allen says it is good news that the government is looking to improve pay and conditions in the sector, but ambition must be matched by investment. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3IMPZWo
7 days ago
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Does the government’s vision for the health service align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care? Using new insights on voting intentions from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, our panel discussed this and more at #LPC25. Read the findings ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46BefT7
7 days ago
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Writing for
@bjgp.bsky.social
colleagues focus on the 10-Year Health Plan's shift from hospital to community and consider its implications for general practice, drawing on existing evidence to explore the good, the bad and the potentially ugly. Read more ⬇️
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From hospital to community? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 10-year plan to move care to the community
Labour’s 10-year health plan for England, published on 3 July, set out three strategic shifts — from hospital to community, sickness to prevention, and analogue to digital. This editorial focuses on the first — shifting care from hospital to community — and considers its implications for ge...
https://bjgp.org/content/75/759/440
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Our analysis suggests the government is set to make significant progress over the parliament on its key target to bring down NHS elective waiting times but, on current trends, would fall just short of restoring the 18-week standard. Read more 👇
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8 days ago
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Does government’s vision for the health service align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care? Using new insights on voting intentions from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, our panel discussed this and more at
#LPC25
today. Read the findings ⬇️
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Mind the gap: public perceptions of the NHS and social care
Public polling split by voting intention.
https://bit.ly/46BefT7
9 days ago
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Join us in Liverpool for Labour Party Conference
#LPC25
this afternoon as we bring together experts to discuss the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. 📍 Location: Hilton Hotel, Albert 3 🕓 Time: 16:00–17:00
9 days ago
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📆Join us at Labour Party Conference #LPC25 this weekend to discuss: • The public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, Sunday 16:00-17:00, Hilton Hotel • How we can get Britain working with
@resfoundation.bsky.social
, Sunday 18:30-19:30, ACC Meeting Room 12
10 days ago
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We're looking forward to contributing to the work of the new National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare as its research partner. Our Chief Executive
@jenniferthf.bsky.social
will be a member of the Commission, helping to define the future of AI regulation⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pHJGnF
11 days ago
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🧵Join us in Liverpool at the Labour Party Conference
#LPC25
on Sunday as we bring together experts to discuss the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. 📍Location: Hilton Hotel, Albert 3, Liverpool 🕓Time: 16.00—17.00
11 days ago
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After a year in power, has the Labour government set the foundations for ‘saving’ the NHS and delivering the ‘deep reform’ it said social care needed? This new analysis provides an overall assessment of the direction and potential impact so far. Read more ⬇️
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Labour’s first year
Our report looks at Labour's record so far and offers an overall assessment of government's reform agenda on the NHS and social care.
https://bit.ly/42bNofh
11 days ago
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Do you have strong programme management experience and a solid understanding of data systems and governance? We're looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join our Analysis Directorate and drive the implementation of our data strategy. Find out more and apply by 5 October ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4ggsIZm
11 days ago
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📆Join us at Labour Party Conference #LPC25 this weekend to discuss: • The public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
, Sunday 16:00-17:00, Hilton Hotel • How we can get Britain working with
@resfoundation.bsky.social
, Sunday 18:30-19:30, ACC Meeting Room 12
12 days ago
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reposted by
The Health Foundation
12 days ago
Check out our
#LessonPlans
for
#Economics
teachers on
#AI
in healthcare! Developed by
@healthfoundation.bsky.social
, these 4 lessons for KS4 look at the economic implications of AI in
#healthcare
- covering efficiency, equity, and ethical considerations. Find them here:
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With major changes to NHS structures and organisation usually subject to intense debate, the emergence of NHS groups is a notable exception. Bryan Jones and Nicola Burgess examine the importance of strengthening the evidence base and building understanding of these groups ⬇️
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12 days ago
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Our analysis suggests the government is set to make significant progress over the parliament on its key target to bring down NHS elective waiting times but, on current trends, would fall just short of restoring the 18-week standard. Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/46Ri9IV
12 days ago
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In this blog,
@jaketreenotsea.bsky.social
and
@luisaptg.bsky.social
look at the paradox of more GPs being trained but proportionally fewer working in NHS general practice, asking what is driving the shift and what are its implications. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46r6y22
13 days ago
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We are pleased to be knowledge partners of The Churchill Fellowship. The Fellowship funds individuals to spend 4–8 weeks learning from leading practitioners worldwide, providing a way to learn from experts and develop new solutions for key challenges. Find out more ⬇️
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Building a society that cares
In this programme, we are seeking applications that aim to reimagine a care-centred future for the UK.
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13 days ago
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In the latest episode of season two of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, guests from the mental health and community sectors discuss the role of improvement in implementing the shift from analogue to digital. Listen now🎧
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14 days ago
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What do Liberal Democrat voters say their priorities are for the NHS and social care? We discussed this using exclusive polling from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference #LDConf. Read the findings ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4n8VJbL
14 days ago
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PODCAST: Former Health Secretary Sajid Javid thinks it’s time to debate how we fund the NHS. Does the evidence tell us there’s a better way? Listen now 🎧
https://bit.ly/4890Jsg
15 days ago
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The English Devolution Bill offers a real opportunity to build healthier places across England. In this blog,
@mariahkelly.bsky.social
and Katherine Merrifield set out why strategic authorities are central to this mission. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3IsdGD5
15 days ago
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What do Liberal Democrat voters say their priorities are for the NHS and social care? We discussed this using exclusive polling from
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
at the
#LDConf
today. Read the findings below ⬇️
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Mind the gap: public perceptions of the NHS and social care
New polling with Ipsos highlights that the public’s top priority for the NHS is making it easier to get GP appointments.
https://bit.ly/4n8VJbL
16 days ago
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Is NHS reform going round in circles? In this blog, our Chief Executive
@jenniferthf.bsky.social
asks how, as we embark on the latest round of reform, we can learn lessons from what’s gone before, and avoid becoming stuck on repeat. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4nlpfer
17 days ago
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With significant funding and workforce pressures and a polarised political environment, can the government deliver the NHS reform it is promising? Our Chief Executive
@jenniferthf.bsky.social
joins Niall Dickson and Roy Lilley to discuss. Listen now 🎧️
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Dame Jennifer Dixon, CEO of the Health Foundation.
Podcast Episode · In The Loop: the BIG Questions · 10/09/2025 · 35m
https://apple.co/3KttQg8
17 days ago
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🧵Join us at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference
#LDConf
on Sunday 21 September as we discuss the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. 📍Location: Meyrick Suite, Bournemouth International Centre 🕦Time: 11:30—12:30
18 days ago
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New report from
@scothealtheq.bsky.social
highlights a ‘policy blindspot’ in Scotland with younger men at risk of dying from drugs, alcohol or suicide.
@emmanomics.bsky.social
tells
@dailyrecord.co.uk
that too often the focus is on crisis intervention rather than prevention⬇️
bit.ly/4nELIDh
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Policy "blind spot" driving Scottish men from poor homes to early grave
Shocking report slates Scottish Government for failing to build for future success with joined-up policies to reverse our nation's shameful record on drugs, alcohol and suicide deaths
https://bit.ly/4nELIDh
18 days ago
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🧵As our colleagues
@scothealtheq.bsky.social
release their 2025 Inequality Landscape report,
@davefinch.bsky.social
argues that with elections less than a year away, it offers a timely and important assessment of the state of Scotland’s health. Read more ⬇️
bit.ly/47R8Rhc
18 days ago
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Our latest survey completed with
@ipsosintheuk.bsky.social
tracking the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care shows record low levels of public satisfaction have not resulted in a loss of faith in a universal, tax-funded health service. Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/4nr5oua
18 days ago
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CLOSING SOON: Do you have a passion for data stewardship and strong leadership skills? We are looking for an experienced Senior Data Manager to join our Analysis Directorate to lead and enhance our data management capabilities. Apply by 23.59 on 21 September ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3UZGLZn
19 days ago
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In this new blog,
@jaketreenotsea.bsky.social
and
@luisaptg.bsky.social
look at the paradox of more GPs being trained but proportionally fewer working in NHS general practice, asking what is driving the shift and what are its implications. Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/46r6y22
19 days ago
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In the latest episode of season two of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, guests from the mental health and community sectors discuss the role of improvement in implementing the shift from analogue to digital. Listen now 🎧
bit.ly/3Vb96w2
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