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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
With No One Left Behind undergoing a review, we have a briefing out today covering our research into it over the past year. Our key finding: There's a lot positive about NOLB, but significant funding and data issues we hope the review addresses. See here: buff.ly/cKgOCje
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Reviewing Employability Services in Scotland: Our findings on the future of No One Left Behind - Scottish Health Equity Research Unit
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 12h
Reacting to the latest NHS performance stats, @timgardnerthf.bsky.social​ warns that waiting lists are growing and urgent care is under strain. With winter approaching, the new government must act quickly to get elective care back on track. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3VAjSPR
A green quote card: 'With a budget and a new 10-year plan for government coming in the Autumn, ministers need to confront difficult choices. Tim Gardner, Deputy Director of Policy, The Health Foundation'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 19h
Is meaningful progress on waiting lists happening? Our new analysis projects that if recent referral and removal trends continue and there are no future changes in policy, 92% of waits will be within 34.9 weeks by July 2029, almost twice the 18-week standard. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4B0JntV
Line graph showing actual and projected maximum waiting times for patient journeys from 2024 to 2029, with the 18-week waiting time target indicated. The target will not be met if projections based on current growth continue.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Ahead of her panel at our #AIintheNHS event next week, Alex Lawrence shares insights from interviews with Samsung Medical Centre. Read the blog ⬇️ bit.ly/4yGVH0S
A purple quote card: 'There is no playbook for how a health care provider should become AI-enabled. Health care systems across the world are figuring it out in real time, with different organisations taking varied approaches. Alex Lawrence, Improvement Fellow, The Health Foundation'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Anita Charlesworth and @teraallas.bsky.social​ co-chaired our #NHSProductivityCommission. We spoke to them about how to create sustained productivity growth in the NHS. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4zggbNH
A green graphic with a photo of a person in a pale blue top and black jacket, next to a quote: 'We're arguing for a fundamental shift in mindset and approach. It sounds scary, but there’s so much evidence out there that it shouldn't be. Tera Allas, Co-chair of the NHS Productivity Commission.'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
On 26 November, we'll be exploring major challenges facing health systems internationally, policy responses in other countries and the lessons they hold for policy and practice in England, with speakers including Minister of State for Health Karin Smyth MP. Join in person⬇️ bit.ly/4iNbK87
A red graphic promoting a Health Foundation event: 'Common challenges and policy responses: international lessons for the NHS' with keynote speaker Karin Smyth MP, Minister of State for Health (Secondary Care).
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The Welsh Government has commissioned the Health Foundation to carry out an independent review of NHS performance in Wales. The review will assess health system performance, impact of waiting times, and priorities for improvement, with findings due spring 2027. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4j65jxc
A blue graphic with a quote: 'This review is an important opportunity to provide an independent assessment of how the NHS in Wales is performing and – most importantly – to use that evidence to inform policy and change. Hugh Alderwick, Director of Policy and Research at the Health Foundation.'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We recently published the findings from our #NHSProductivityCommission. Here, our expert co-chairs and commissioners reflect on the huge opportunity for improvements to patient care that could be achieved through a fundamental rewiring of the NHS in England to improve productivity ⬇️
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As the Conservative Party builds on its Policy Renewal Programme, does its vision for the health service align with the public’s priorities? Drawing on new polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​, we discussed this and more at Conservative Party Conference #CPC26 yesterday⬇️ bit.ly/3Vt16tE
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
What lessons can the NHS learn from international experience? On 26 November, this event will explore major challenges facing health systems internationally, the policy responses in other countries, and discuss what lessons they hold for policy and practice in England. Join us in person⬇️
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Register now | Common challenges and policy responses: international lessons for the NHS
The NHS in England is under huge pressure. Health needs are growing as more people live longer and with major health conditions. Staff are under significant strain. Funding increases are modest by historic standards and productivity remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
We’re in Birmingham this weekend for Conservative Party Conference #CPC26 to round off our final event with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​ discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. Come and join us: 📍 Hyatt Regency, Allegro Room 🕞 Sunday 4 October, 15:30–17:00
A speaker announcement for a panel discussion on the public's priorities for the NHS and social care featuring Hugh Alderwick, Damian Hinds MP, Kate Duxbury, Charlotte Pickles and Caroline Abrahams on Sunday 4 October, from 15:30 to 17:00
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Want to spend a year in the United States conducting internationally comparative research and developing leadership skills? Apply for the @commonwealthfund.org​ 2027–28 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice ⬇️ bit.ly/4x2lsYL
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Young people’s health is an economic asset. Improving it could unlock an additional £7.3bn in economic output every year. Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training. Read more ⬇️
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How to build young people’s health and participation in work and education
We draw on the experiences of young people and insights from policy, delivery and academic experts to set out recommendations for helping young people with health barriers stay in, or return to, work and education.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
NEW PODCAST: After several weeks of apocalyptic headlines, how worried about AI in health care should we be? 🎧 bit.ly/4iMUtvP
This image features a podcast cover on a blue background with the text: 'Podcast, Should we worry about AI in health care?, Neil Lawrence in conversation with Jennifer Dixon, Listen now'.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
With over 1 in 4 children in the UK living in poverty, Rosie Singleton reflects on the child poverty strategy. Success of the strategy will not only be a reduction of poverty measures, but also if children's health, education and future opportunities improve. Read more⬇️ bit.ly/4iQhuy1
Quote card graphic: 'The true test of success will not be simply reducing child poverty but whether fewer children experience poor health and unequal life chances.' Rosie Singleton, Policy Analyst, The Health Foundation
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Responding to the PM's conference speech, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ welcomes the opportunity to create a fairer and more generous social care system, but warns that key challenges remain. Read the response⬇️ bit.ly/4xWd38t
Quote card graphic: 'Sustained political leadership from the Prime Minister is now needed to deliver the prize on offer – and other political leaders will need to rise above party politics to give reform the cross-party support it needs.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive, The Health Foundation
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Resolution Foundation @resolutionfoundation.org · 27/09/2026
Speaking at our event Jennifer Dixon from @healthfoundation.bsky.social says that while our NEETs crisis feels huge as it’s linked to even bigger issues like poor mental health, we’ve shown that the we can deal with these issues in the past - see fall in child poverty in 2000s. We can do it again.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🧵 We were pleased to be joined by Alan Milburn, Minister for Employment Andrew Western and @jeevunsandher.bsky.social​ at our #LabourPartyConference event with the @resolutionfoundation.org discussing the NEETS crisis ⬇️
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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 #LabourPartyConference yesterday. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/4ADjUGD
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ahead of his first #LabourPartyConference speech as Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has proposed a social care system for England that is free at the point of need. But how might this be funded? We recently set out three potential options to help inform the Prime Minister's approach to reform ⬇️
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Social care funding: options for reform
Successive governments have promised and then failed to reform our broken social care system.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
📬 Our newsletter helps you stay on top of issues and developments in UK health and care, with our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️ bit.ly/4gbtVCM
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Join us in Liverpool for #LabourPartyConference on Sunday afternoon as we bring together experts to discuss the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care. 📍Humber Pod, Convention Centre (inside the secure zone) 🕟16:30–17:30
A speaker announcement for a discussion on public priorities for the NHS and social care, featuring Jennifer Dixon, Anna Dixon MP, Stephen Bush and Anna Quigley on Sunday, 27 September, at 16:30–17:30 in Humber Pod, Convention Centre, Liverpool.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Young people’s health is an economic asset. Improving it could unlock an additional £7.3bn in economic output every year. Our new briefing sets out how earlier, joined-up support can help more young people stay in, or return to, education, employment and training ⬇️ bit.ly/4rw864F
A bar chart showing that the likelihood of not being in education, employment or training at age 23 for young people in the UK born in 2000 increased with the number of negative school experiences reported between ages 7 and 14.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We’re at #LabourPartyConference this weekend discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​, tackling the NEETs crisis with @resolutionfoundation.org​ and harnessing devolution to improve health with the Health Devolution Commission. Join us ⬇️
A green graphic advertising three events. With Ipsos on 27 September, 16.30 – 17.30 in the Humber Pod, with the Resolution Foundation on 27 September, 18.00–19.30 in the Arena Room, and with the Health Devolution Commission on 28 September, 16:00 – 17:30 in Albert Suite 3, Hilton Hotel
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
What lessons can the NHS learn from international experience? On 26 November, this event will explore major challenges facing health systems internationally, the policy responses in other countries, and discuss what lessons they hold for policy and practice in England. Join us in person⬇️
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Register now | Common challenges and policy responses: international lessons for the NHS
The NHS in England is under huge pressure. Health needs are growing as more people live longer and with major health conditions. Staff are under significant strain. Funding increases are modest by historic standards and productivity remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
1/ Prevention is often discussed in terms of policy ambition and national plans. Our new report asks: what does prevention look like from the perspective of the people trying to make it happen?
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Welcoming the latest update from the Keep Britain Working team, Senior Fellow Claire Campbell says a nation's health is not just a measure of its wellbeing, but a cornerstone of its economic strength. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/3TJwCTC
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
What do Liberal Democrat voters say are their priorities for the NHS and social care? We discussed this using exclusive polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​ at the Lib Dem Conference #LDConf yesterday. Read the findings ⬇️ bit.ly/3UZTw9H
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Boosting NHS Productivity: Our #NHSProductivityCommission today launched its report at @wellcomecollection.bsky.social​, setting out the huge economic benefits and improvements to health outcomes that could be achieved through a rewiring of the NHS to improve productivity ⬇️ bit.ly/4cZLzHE
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Join us at the Liberal Democrat Conference #LDConf today as we discuss the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​​. 📍 Room 1B, Brighton Centre (inside the secure zone) 🕑 13:45–14:45
Speaker announcement for a discussion on public priorities for the NHS and social care, featuring Tim Gardner, Layla Moran MP, Miranda Green, and Anna Quigley, scheduled for Monday, 21 September, at 13:45–14:45 in Room 1B, Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
📬 Our newsletter helps you stay on top of issues and developments in UK health and care, with our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️ bit.ly/4go6OUo
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
📆 Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS, Thursday 5 November, 12:00–13:15 (online) This webinar brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers developing practical solutions to help the NHS become a world-leading low-carbon, climate resilient health system. Sign up ⬇️
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REGISTER NOW | Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS
You are invited to join a webinar: Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Writing in @digitalhealth2.bsky.social​, Senior Policy Fellow Nell Thornton argues that AI must be judged by the difference it makes for patients and staff in real-world care, not by its promises alone. Read more ⬇️
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No more promises – it’s time for AI to deliver
For a technology that’s supposedly moving at a rapid pace, we still have a lot to learn about where it actually delivers better health care
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The NHS saw a surge in A&E attendances and heat-related illness this summer, the hottest on record. We look at our public polling with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​ on links between climate change, health and the NHS, and the urgent need to adapt on the way to a net zero NHS⬇️ bit.ly/4cQceqd
A purple quote card: 'Only 7% of the public agree the NHS is prepared to respond to the impacts of climate change on people and services. Jay Burt, Safya Benniche, and Genevieve Cameron, the Health Foundation.'
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Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @scothealtheq.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Now that we’ve had two weeks to look over it, our reaction to the Programme for Government is out today. Our central question: what does it mean for health inequalities? The PfG is certainly ambitious, but it's not clear how far beyond intention it will go. Read the briefing here: buff.ly/eoViETB
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https://scothealthequity.org/beyond-ambition-what-does-scotlands-new-programme-for-government-mean-for-health-inequalities
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In this blog, Senior Policy Fellow Nell Thornton reflects on our new research with the UK public and argues that building and maintaining public trust must be at the heart of the UK's approach to regulating AI in the NHS. Read more ⬇️ bit.ly/46Vs6UV
A person with dark hair against a blue background with text: 'Ultimately, we heard a call for regulation that could keep pace with the technology, learn from what happens in practice and give people confidence that the benefits of AI were being realised without losing sight of what matters to them'.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
📬 Our newsletter helps you stay on top of issues and developments in UK health and care, with our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️ bit.ly/4qvMzsp
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
📆 Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS, Thursday 5 November, 12:00–13:15 (online) This webinar brings together policymakers, practitioners and researchers developing practical solutions to help the NHS become a world-leading low-carbon, climate resilient health system. Sign up ⬇️
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REGISTER NOW | Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS
You are invited to join a webinar: Achieving a low-carbon, climate resilient NHS. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Writing in @hsj.co.uk​, Nell Thornton reflects on our new research with the UK public and argues that building and maintaining public trust must be at the heart of the UK's approach to regulating AI in the NHS. Read the article (£-wall)⬇️
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Trust in AI matters more than efficiency to the public
Public support for AI in healthcare is real - but conditional. New research finds people back a flexible, risk-based regulatory approach while demanding human accountability and equal treatment for all patients
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Commenting on today's NHS performance data, @timgardnerthf.bsky.social​ highlights how this summer's extreme heat has added pressure to an already stretched health service. Read the response⬇️ bit.ly/4yyyf5q
Quote card: 'While NHS waiting lists often rise at this time of year, the lack of sustained progress towards ending hospital backlogs is concerning. Tim Gardner, Deputy Director of Policy at the Health Foundation.'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
How should AI be regulated in health care? Our new research, working with the MHRA, shows the public sees real potential in AI – but only with strong safeguards in place. The report explores what people want regulators to prioritise. Read the report ⬇️ bit.ly/4xMLqzw
A doughnut chart shows that 70% of respondents prioritise human oversight of AI tools in health care, while 30% prefer quick test results without human checks.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Responding to the new report from @nao.org.uk​ on patient flow through hospitals, @timgardnerthf.bsky.social​ argues that there are no quick fixes for NHS performance. Read the response ⬇️ bit.ly/4gRyNMl
Quote card graphic: 'Sustainable improvement will depend on tackling the underlying drivers of poor performance – including strengthening operational management and capital investment, addressing workforce pressures and boosting the capacity of community-based services outside of hospitals.'
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We are offering a leadership opportunity for the @commonwealthfund.org​ 2027-28 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice. Applications are now open, find out more and apply ⬇️ bit.ly/4x2lsYL
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
As MPs debate the Health Bill today, our briefing sets out where we think it needs further scrutiny and amendment. Read more ⬇️
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​​​Briefing: Health Bill – report stage and third reading, 7–8 September 2026
This briefing sets out the Health Foundation's overall position on the Health Bill and identifies several issues that require further scrutiny and amendment.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
WEBINAR TOMORROW: With Andy Burnham committed to reform and the Casey Commission launching its Big Conversation on Care, there is renewed attention on the future of social care in England. On 8 September, join our webinar sharing new research and key insights on public attitudes ⬇️
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REGISTER NOW: What does the public think about social care?
Social care is currently at the centre of political debate. With Prime minister Andy Burnham committed to reform and the Casey Commission launching its Big Conversation on Care, there is renewed attention on the future of social care in England.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
📬 Our newsletter helps you stay on top of issues and developments in UK health and care, with our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more. Subscribe now ⬇️ bit.ly/4xoZWgY
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
What lessons can the NHS learn from international experience? On 26 November, join us to hear about major challenges facing health systems internationally, the policy responses in other countries, and to discuss what lessons they hold for policy and practice in England. Register to join online⬇️
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Register now | Common challenges and policy responses: international lessons for the NHS
The NHS in England is under huge pressure. Health needs are growing as more people live longer and with major health conditions. Staff are under significant strain. Funding increases are modest by historic standards and productivity remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Half the public say the nation’s health and wellbeing has worsened over the past year. Our latest polling with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social​ shows support for action on smoking, unhealthy food, vaping and air pollution. Samantha Field, Senior Fellow, explores the findings⬇️ bit.ly/4iKkH1O
Quote card graphic: 'Our polling shows that the new prime minister has significant room for ambitious action, even if not all policies attract equal support' – Samantha Field, Senior Fellow, The Health Foundation
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
With Andy Burnham committed to reform and the Casey Commission launching its Big Conversation on Care, there is renewed attention on the future of social care in England. On 8 September, join our webinar sharing new research and key insights on public attitudes ⬇️
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REGISTER NOW: What does the public think about social care?
Social care is currently at the centre of political debate. With Prime minister Andy Burnham committed to reform and the Casey Commission launching its Big Conversation on Care, there is renewed attention on the future of social care in England.
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Our new briefing suggests strong public support for social care reform, but mixed views on how to raise investment. Inaction costs those needing care, the sector and the economy substantially. The Casey Commission’s Big Conversation is a chance to build public consensus ⬇️ bit.ly/4i6a0GG
The image presents a chart comparing the popularity of funding options for the NHS and social care, including tax increases, spending cuts and other measures.
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