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!

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2w ago

Andy Burnham has said that reforming social care will be one of his priorities as Prime Minister. But what might that look like and how much might it cost? In this new blog, we consider the problem with the current funding system and explore three options for fixing it ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4yCuexp

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QS3OHd

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⬇️ https://bit.ly/4p2E7QH

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4vhmpLF

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.

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · last mo.

The NHS is often part of debates on immigration. But what does the evidence say? Our new briefing finds the average person who migrates to the UK is more likely to work in the NHS, less likely to use health services and contributes significantly to NHS funding. Read more⬇️ https://bit.ly/3SI3ECF

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.

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2mo ago

In this new article, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ challenges us to think about the number of young people not in education, employment or training as more than just a skills or labour issue, but a public health crisis. Read more ⬇️

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 ⬇️

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.

bit.ly

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4nQThYF

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!

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🧵 NEW: Our analysis, which draws on the NHS monthly performance data released yesterday, shows that the NHS has met its headline interim target of 65% of elective care waits within 18 weeks but has fallen short on four other key targets set for March 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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3QpImsB

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

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.

politicshome.com

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.

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The NHS has invested billions in getting electronic patient records (EPRs) through the door, but comparatively little in making them work well. In this new blog, Alex Lawrence argues this will have to change if the health service is to reap the rewards of digitisation ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3OqFXwW

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. ✌️

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7mo ago

As we start the new year, we look back on some of our work in 2025, from convening international experts on the use of AI in health care to launching a new commission to help tackle faltering growth in NHS productivity. Explore 10 highlights from our work ⬇️

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

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4ovjpHk

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

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

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3WBvBef

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.

Sam Atwell@swjatwell.bsky.social · 9mo ago

Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report out today. It sets out a clear case for better workplace health support, and a call to action for employers to lead the charge. V. important with over 4 million workers now with work-limiting health conditions www.gov.uk/government/p...

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 ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY

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

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...

politicshome.com

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...

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

Resolution Foundation@resolutionfoundation.org · 10mo ago

At our event Jennifer Dixon from @healthfoundation.bsky.social reflects on her experience on the Barnsley Commission that examined inactivity problems in the area. There was a particular job readiness challenge for young people post-pandemic…

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

If you are heading to Labour Party Conference. Come on down and join us for our sessions!

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 10mo ago

📆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

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

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!

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 11mo ago

With the government's health mission missing in action, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ & @thekingsfund.bsky.social​ Sarah Woolnough reflect on diluted ambitions & call for a prevention revolution Read our full response⬇️

🧵 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

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...

bit.ly

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!

The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 12mo ago

WEBINAR: Join us tomorrow at 14.15 as our experts discuss what it will take to realise the government's ambition to transform the NHS, chaired by Dr Rammya Mathew. Register now ⬇️ bit.ly/4fiy0TC

Immediately thought of @jim.londoncentric.media when I saw this.