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Billie Morgan

@billiedsm.bsky.social
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Deputy Head of External Affairs at the Health Foundation. Interested in public health, all things NHS, health inequalities,health innovation/tech and politics. Very dyslexic with a serious news addiction. My views my own and be prepared for typos.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
The live discussion around England’s social care crisis is one that is so worth having and it’s heartening to see the attention on it lasting days rather than hours. We have updated our exploration of three possible scenarios for how the government could find it. Give it a read!
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Alison Ismail as our new Director of Health and Inequalities. Alison will join us in September from the Department for Work and Pensions, where she is lead Director for Alan Milburn's Young People and Work Review. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3QS3OHd
A photo of a person smiling with long dark hair, on a red background next to text, 'I’m really looking forward to working with the Health Foundation team and our partners on its ongoing mission to build a healthier UK'.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
New analysis shows NHS trusts vary widely in efficiency. The NHS is delivering more care than before, but costs have risen faster than activity, reducing overall efficiency. Reducing variation could help, but improving efficiency will need system-wide action. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/4p2E7QH
A bar chart of the percentage change in efficiency by category, 2018/19 vs 2024/25, showing that NHS inputs have increased more than its outputs, with operational expenditure and cost of capital accounting for the largest share.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Our latest GP dashboard update shows GP partners in decline, now making up just two fifths of the NHS GP workforce and only half when accounting for working hours. Explore the data ⬇️ bit.ly/4vhmpLF
The image shows an area chart depicting the changing percentage of general practitioners (GPs) in partner, salaried and regular locum roles in the NHS in England from 2016 to 2026.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Ensuring policy is informed by available evidence is critical to the future sustainability of the health care system. In this work, I heavily reccomend you read, our team look at existing research and analysed publicly available data to assess the relationship between immigration and the NHS.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
A lot has been said about the implications of a generation of young people not in education, employment, or training. However, the critical impact on public health, now and in the future, must not be overlooked in this national discussion.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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 ⬇️
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Young people with mental health conditions are now more likely to be NEET
We examine the relationship between the number of young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET) and the prevalence of mental health conditions.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
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 ⬇️ bit.ly/4nQThYF
'The higher share of NEET young people reporting ill health makes tackling the issue all the more urgent. More young people reporting health barriers signals that policymakers face an even greater challenge in connecting them to the workplace or study.' Sam Atwell, The Health Foundation
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
A lot happened yesterday, and not just in the health sector. I would understand if people missed our new analysis on the NHS interim targets set for March 2026. Today is a new day, and I would recommend you read it now!
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
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 ⬇️ bit.ly/3QpImsB
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The UK now has a curious talent: we're living longer, but not better A woman in Richmond upon Thames can expect around 70 healthy yrs. In Hartlepool, she might be lucky to get 51 The case for prevention is no longer just moral, it is economic, writes @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Jennifer Dixon
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The case for prevention is no longer just moral – it is economic
The UK has developed a curious talent in recent years: we are living longer, but not better.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
Alex and her team are doing some really interesting work, cutting through the noise around EPRs. Keep an eye out for more conversation leading analysis, and informed recommendations coming down the track.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 11/01/2026
I have seen a few more people follow me over the weekend. Hello hello! A good start if you are new to the work of the @healthfoundation.bsky.social is this post from last week, it highlights out key work from 2025. ✌️
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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 05/01/2026
As temperatures remain below freezing, we’ve activated SWEP to help ensure anyone sleeping rough has shelter. If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, contact Streetlink via their website. Streetlink can help connect them to local support services. streetlink.org.uk
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StreetLink - Connecting people sleeping rough to local services
Welcome to StreetLink. Make an alert if you've seen someone sleeping rough, or if you're sleeping rough and want to find out about local support services.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
When it comes to plans for health beyond the NHS outlined in last week's Budget, three areas stand out. In this new blog, @jasonstrelitz.bsky.social​ explains more and asks whether it does enough to respond to the deep challenges facing the UK's health ⬇️ bit.ly/4ovjpHk
'This Budget represents the government’s latest response to the deep challenges to the UK’s health – what remains missing is a clear strategy.' Jason Strelitz, Assistant Director (Prevention) at the Health Foundation.
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Lisa Hornung @lisahornung.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
Today I’m starting Advent of Charts at the Health Foundation to celebrate all the great research we published in 2025. Each weekday will be a different chart(type) from our archives 📊 Follow me if you are interested in #Health and social care, or just for the #Dataviz
Image of Advent of charts 2025 schedule. The workweeks are divided into 2 themes: Classics, Dots + Slopes, Flows + maps. Within each theme, each weekday has a chart type, eg Day 1 is Bar, Day 2 is Column etc.
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cescacava.bsky.social @cescacava.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Flu admissions are rising earlier this year – currently three times higher than usual. But levels are still considered low, as are Covid/RSV admissions. Increasing vaccination among NHS staff and vulnerable groups is key See @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis on last winter: bit.ly/43HCO0h
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
The #NHSProductivityCommission has published its first major report, setting out the scale of the productivity challenge within the NHS and highlighting key drivers for and barriers to improving productivity. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3WBvBef
The Health Foundation NHS Productivity Commission
From diagnosis to delivery
A framework for accelerating NHS productivity growth
November 2025
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 05/11/2025
If you've heard about Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report this morning, you will be aware that a health crisis is currently hitting our labour market. Read @swjatwell.bsky.social's thread breaking down our analysis of this report and the decisive action the government can take.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
NOW OPEN: The #NHSProductivityCommission Call for Evidence is a chance for you to share your ideas about how productivity could be improved across hospital care, primary care, community care and mental health. More information and guidance for responding ⬇️ bit.ly/4oHG9UY
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Call for evidence
Share your views on how productivity in the NHS can be improved over the next decade
Deadline: Friday 12 December
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PoliticsHome @politicshome.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Public trust in Labour as being the strongest party on the NHS is waning, with Reform only three percentage points behind, according to research shared with PolHome It shows that the NHS is "wide open" as an issue, the Health Foundation think tank told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
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The NHS Is Now 'Wide Open' As An Issue As Narrows Labour's Lead
Public trust in Labour as being the strongest party on the NHS is waning, with Reform UK only three percentage points behind, according to research...
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Luisa Pettigrew @luisaptg.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
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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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Great panel with @jenniferthf.bsky.social, discussing all things work and health. Stopping the flow of people that are falling out of the labor market, as individuals are 3x more likely to never come back is a recurring topic this evening. #Lab25
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
What are the public priorities for the NHS and social care? It’s quite a question. Today’s @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social event had an informed and engaging who made an attempt at answering it. #LPC2025
A health foundation and Ipsos event, with a panel of five people discussing the publics perception of health and social care. The audience is sat down facing the panel.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
If you are heading to Labour Party Conference. Come on down and join us for our sessions!
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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 👇 bit.ly/4nr5oua
Line charts showing responses to the question, 'For each of the following principles, please select the extent to which you think the founding NHS principles should apply to the NHS services today', showing that public support for the founding principles of the NHS remains stable.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
IYMI, there hasn't been much news... @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social came together to voice significant concerns about the government's prevention agenda. Our CEO's Jennifer and Sarah also set out the ways in which 'prevention revolution' is still possible. Take a look!
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
🧵 As reported in @hsj.co.uk, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social recently sat down with two former Health Secretaries, Jeremy Hunt and Alan Milburn, to get their take on the government's 10-Year Health Plan ⬇️ bit.ly/4m4PAgf
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NHS must be seen as just one part of health ‘ecosystem’, says Milburn
The "big change" ushered in by the 10-Year Health Plan will be to shift the view that healthcare in England is synonymous with "a single institution we happen to call the National Health Service", acc...
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The government's 10 year plan has lofty ambitions, our experts disucss what it takes to make them a reality this afternoon in a webinar chaired by Dr Rammya Mathew. Register now to take part!
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Immediately thought of @jim.londoncentric.media when I saw this.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Tech-optimism is very much a thing. But are we seeing it manifest in this governments 10 year plan for health? Go to our website to a read of Malte Gerholds assessments on this. And stay to have a look around the new look and feel of the @healthfoundation.bsky.social website!
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
📬We’ve launched our new, redesigned newsletter. Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️ bit.ly/44rF5xk
Our newsletter is now weekly
Your essential roundup of our work and insights on the latest in health and care
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 13/07/2025
The External Affairs Officer (Media Relations) position is now reopened following a technical error on the @healthfoundation.bsky.social hiring page and will be available until 23:00 tonight. If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!
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Hiring External Affairs Officer - Media Relations, - London, EC4Y 8AP
View job details and apply now
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely. Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales. Read more ⬇️
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Geographic inequalities in premature mortality
Our new analysis explores the role of socioeconomic factors and ethnicity in premature deaths across England and Wales.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
The NHS 10 year plan has now been launch. You can hear our initial thoughts on the plan here or read the @healthfoundation.bsky.social response in full.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social and Director of Policy @hughalderwick.bsky.social reflect on the government's 10-Year Health Plan published today, including what it covers and what will be needed make it a reality. Read more in our full response ⬇️ www.health.org.uk/press-office...
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Today is the @healthfoundation.bsky.social Colleague Conference! We are kicking off the day with @jenniferthf.bsky.social hosting a panel looking forward to 2030 with @jillongovt.bsky.social, @richardstubbs.bsky.social and Dr Sandra Husbands.
The panel sit on a raised stage in an auditorium, with a large projector that shows images of the panelist’s, with their names and titles. 
- Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at Institute for Government 
- Richard Stubbs, CEO of Health Innovation for Yorkshire and Humber 
- Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Pubic Health, City of London and London Borough of Hackney. 
- Dame Jennifer Dixon, CEO of the Health Foundation
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
📊 Following the recent #SpendingReview, updated #REALCentre analysis of health care funding for England shows: • How much has been committed. • How it compares to historical levels. • If it is enough to meet current pressures. Read more ⬇️
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Health care funding
We share the latest health care funding figures for England, including how much has been committed and how it compares to historical levels.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Come join the team!
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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Cracking discussion at today's @instituteforgovernment.org.uk & @healthfoundation.bsky.social event on NHS productivity. Really thoughtful contributions from @hbuckingham.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social Caroline Clarke and Anita Charlesworth. The video/audio is now up on our website:
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What can the government do to improve how the NHS spends money? | Institute for Government
An expert panel discussed how Wes Streeting can improve NHS productivity.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The 2025 Spending Review is an opportunity for the Labour government to match its rhetoric on improving the nation’s health with the resources needed to make it a reality. Read more in our full analysis 👇 www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
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Spending Review 2025: priorities for health, the NHS and social care in England
Despite rising pressures on public finances, the Spending Review needs to lay the foundations for a healthier future.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
➡️ NHS funding - to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population and improve services, we estimate the NHS revenue budget would need to be at least £198bn by 2028/29. This is based on the NHS achieving productivity gains of 1% per year from 2023/24 onwards.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
➡️ Adult social care - publicly funded adult social care is facing rising demand and increased costs, resulting in people going without the care they need. Just to meet demand and rising provider costs would need an extra £3.4bn by 2028/29; to improve access, this sum could be an additional £6.4bn.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
➡️ Public health and prevention - the government should increase investment in the public health grant. Restoring the grant to real-terms equivalent of 2015/16 levels per person and allocating it on an equitable basis would require additional £3.6bn over Spending Review period (2025/26 to 2028/29).
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
Our own Ruth Thorlby spoke to @financialtimes.com’s Sarah Neville about the @healthfoundation.bsky.social reccomendations for next weeks Spending Review. Take a read now! on.ft.com/4dFejo4
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NHS risks a ‘cycle of crises’ without 2.5% funding rise, think-tank warns
Estimate by Health Foundation comes ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spending review
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
The health of the population and our public services must be taken in to account at next weeks Spending Review. Today @healthfoundation.bsky.social sets out where investment is needed to avoid decline but also lay the foundations for the future.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Have you listened to our latest podcast? @jenniferthf.bsky.social speaks to Richard Meddings on all things NHSE, abolition and his time there. If you have some time, take a listen today!
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
I feel so lucky working with such informed experts who are great are putting complex points across well. And this is absolutely the case with Lucinda Allen, who passionately makes the case for social care reform. Listen to her appearance on The Rundown by @politicshome.bsky.social now!
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
Statutory Sick Pay in its current state risks those claiming being cornered in to financial hardship, the stress caused by this stress can cause additional health implications for already vulnerable people. SSP urgently needs reform.
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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
ICYMI! @healthfoundation.bsky.social this week published comprehensive insight in to the investment needed for one of the ‘three shifts’ in the upcoming NHS 10 year plan. Analogue to digital. Read more below 👇
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