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Ruth Robertson

@ruthrobbo.bsky.social
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Senior Fellow at The King's Fund analysing health and care systems and policy. Lives in Sheffield. Views are mine.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
How can developments in life sciences support the shift from sickness to prevention? Join the conversation at our life sciences event on 23 September. buff.ly/Mge8GIq
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Life Sciences Conference 2025 | The King's Fund
What are life sciences and how does the life sciences industry interact with the NHS? Book your ticket at our life sciences conference from just £85pp.
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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · 19/06/2025
1/4. ICYMI: #Scotland has launched its new #populationhealth #framework. Really welcome this, and will share more on it soon. It helps bring #coherence across health, across sectors & policies, something we continue to advocate for & support @thekingsfund.bsky.social www.gov.scot/publications...
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Scotland's Population Health Framework
The Population Health Framework sets out Scottish Government's and COSLA’s long-term collective approach to improving Scotland’s health and reducing health inequalities for the next decade.
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Watched this great film on frontline experiences of the pandemic. I was struck by the trauma health + care staff must still be dealing with. And reminded how a situation is best understood in the words of those there- important for our @thekingsfund.bsky.social work. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lsR...
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From the Frontline: Covid-19 Day of Reflection
YouTube video by StoryLab ARU
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
This summary of a fascinating and important OECD study of the characteristics of international health systems is well worth a read for anyone interested in the impact of system characteristics on performance and learning from others, from @hughalderwick.bsky.social www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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‘Perfect’ health system? No such thing
Considering the OECD’s new report looking at how health system features can influence performance, Hugh Alderwick urges caution with international comparisons.
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Sally Gainsbury @sallygainsbury.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Job alert! Come join our team investigating funding and spending in health and social care. It’s going to be interesting…. >>>>
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
It's been one of those days to remember in health policy - here are my @thekingsfund.bsky.social colleague Siva's thoughts on the abolition of NHS England - struck by his point that closing a factory with 6000 job losses would not be presented this way www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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The Reshaping Of NHS National Bodies Has Only Just Started. How Will It Finish? | The King's Fund
Following the announcement that NHS England is to be abolished, Siva Anandaciva considers the implications and why at the moment there are more questions than answers.
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
The government has put the idea of a ‘neighbourhood health service’ at the heart of its vision for the NHS. Chris Naylor argues that there needs to be a common understanding of what the goal is. Read the full blog. buff.ly/hhhDHDY
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The Government Wants a ‘Neighbourhood Health Service’. The First Step is to Agree What That Means.
Does a neighbourhood health service mean different things to different people? Chris Naylor argues that there needs to be a common understanding of what the goal is.
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
Possibly my favourite ever end to a staff meeting today where this beautiful sculpture of Mary Seacole was unveiled by the artist Maria Goldsen - some great audio about her from my colleagues here: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
We're delighted to announce two new appointments to our Board of Trustees. We welcome Yvonne Doyle and Dominic King, who bring a wealth of expertise and experience. You can find out more on our website: www.kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/gov...
Announcement showing the appointment of two new trustees: Yvonne Doyle CB, Senior Adviser to the WHO Europe on ageing in good health, and Dominic King, Vice President of Health at Microsoft AI.
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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
As we start a new year, we look back at some of the key moments from health and care in 2024. From changes to life expectancy to staffing vacancies, to strike action and the Autumn Budget, explore them all in Siva Anandaciva and Danielle Jefferies's blog: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 17/12/2024
What would your dream health policy x the arts collab be? Mine is with Grayson Perry. I've been thinking about ways that artists can bring radical thinking into health and care policy in my @thekingsfund.bsky.social blog - let me know what you think www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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What Can Policy-Makers Learn From Artists? | The King's Fund
Ruth Robertson considers what the government can learn from artists, as it develops its 10-year plan for health.
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 05/12/2024
As we wait for PM's 'reset' speech this blog from Siva @thekingsfund.bsky.social is an important one to consider - targets will be very difficult to meet this term, there's an opportunity cost, and the bold choice might be to do something different www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Can The Government Recover NHS Performance Standards? | The King's Fund
Siva Anandaciva calls for the government to conduct a full review of performance targets, if it's serious about driving through reforms to the health care service.
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
Last week I sat down with 2 women i really admire to talk about what it's like working in A&E during winter and why it matters- Kelly is an A&E Doc and inspiring clinical leader who is focused on improving population health and and @charwick.bsky.social is a razor sharp policy analyst
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Ruth Robertson @ruthrobbo.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Here's my @thekingsfund.bsky.social blog from a few weeks ago on the waiting list initiative that's part of the Govts plan to get people back into work: www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...
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Tackling Waiting Lists And Getting People Back To Work | The King's Fund
The government has a new plan to bring down waiting lists and get people back to work. Ruth Robertson asks will it work, and is it a good idea?
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