Jennifer Dixon
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Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive @healthfoundation.bsky.social More on our mission and the latest work of the Health Foundation at www.health.org.uk All views my own.
We’re joined by Lawrence Tallon, CEO of MHRA and founding member of the Commission on Regulation of AI in Healthcare, alongside our Chief Executive, @jenniferthf.bsky.social. Find out more ⬇️ https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/national-commission-into-the-regulation-of-ai-in-healthcare
PODCAST: Ahead of the new national cancer plan for England, what can policymakers learn from Denmark’s progress? @michellecruk.bsky.social and Jesper Fisker join @jenniferthf.bsky.social to discuss. Listen now 🎧
PODCAST: The upcoming national cancer plan – and lessons from Denmark
When it comes to the national cancer plan for England, where should policymakers be focusing?
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🧵 In our latest podcast, Sajid Javid – former health & care secretary – spoke about the NHS funding model. Sajid thinks the NHS is at a crossroads and that the funding model needs to change, likely shifting to a social insurance system, to manage rising demand. www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · last yr.After a year in office, how has the Labour government performed on health and social care? Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social joins @alaintolhurst.bsky.social on @politicshome.bsky.social's The Rundown to discuss. Listen now 🎧 bit.ly/41JBw3D
Alan Milburn on NHS reform ….catch the Health Foundation’s latest podcast www.health.org.uk/features-and...
Alan Milburn on the 10-Year Health Plan
In the second of our interviews with former health secretaries, Alan Milburn shares the thinking behind the 10-Year Health Plan.
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Our quick take on the NHS 10 year plan bsky.app/profile/heal...
The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · last yr.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...
Responding to the government’s first multi-year #SpendingReview today, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social says that while a real terms funding increase of 3% a year is a good settlement for the NHS, the government’s health mission is missing in action. Read more ⬇️ https://bit.ly/4kIKcz0
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!
The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · last yr.PODCAST: The outgoing chair of NHS England, Richard Meddings, reflects on its surprise abolition and his time there. Listen now 🎧
How health inequality in the UK maps on to political upheaval
Reember our recent podcast about the health impacts of living in a chemical soup? www.health.org.uk/features-and.... Well guess what… funding for research under threat ad our guest quoted here www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...
E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals
The cancellations, set to apply to pending and active grants, also affect research into “forever chemicals” contaminating the food supply.
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PODCAST: After 9 months of Labour in office, @jobibby.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social join @jenniferthf.bsky.social to assess progress on the health mission. Listen now 🎧
The health mission unpacked – with Hannah White and Jo Bibby
How is progress on the government’s health mission?
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What is the government doing with the NHS? Siva Carol and I explore - out today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Briefing Room - What's the government trying to do to the NHS? - BBC Sounds
What are the government's plans for reforming the NHS?
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📣 NEW: Final report by our Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives. The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️ buff.ly/EfkpBQu
Action for healthier working lives
The Commission for Healthier Working Lives’ final report sets out the need for a new approach to work and health, outlining seven key recommendations to lay the foundation for sustained long-term…
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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t... The chemical soup we are all living in - and how to protect our health?
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The NHS is not uniquely stressed
The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2y agoReflecting on the OECD's ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2024’ report, Ruth Thorlby says the NHS is not uniquely stressed compared with other European health systems. In this blog, she considers comparisons on spending, workforce crises and ageing societies ⬇️ https://buff.ly/4goTLjB
Lively discussion on this with sage advice
The Health Foundation@healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2y agoNEW PODCAST: We’ve seen no shortage of NHS plans over the years – what needs to be different when it comes to the 10-year plan? Our Chief Executive Jennifer Dixon discusses with Nigel Edwards and Hugh Alderwick. Listen now 🎧 https://buff.ly/40zmpIR
With all the excitement around #AI, what might it mean for our health? In our fifth #REALChallenge lecture, @hetanshah.bsky.social will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. Chaired by Anita Charlesworth. #AIHealthcare https://buff.ly/4j5xhq7
Hype, hallucination, hope – what might AI mean for our health?
In our fifth REAL Challenge annual lecture, Hetan Shah will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. He will explore how policymakers can navigate the hype and critically…
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Delighted to announce our next Sciana cohort of health leaders from Germany, Switzerland and the UK starting the programme in Salzburg in May. Congratulations all www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...
Nineteen health leaders selected for Sciana Network’s seventh cohort
Sciana: The Health Leaders Network have selected 19 new members to join its seventh cohort.
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‘Over one-third of drs and a quarter of nurses on average across EU countries were aged over 55 yrs in 2022’ OECD data 2024
www.nao.org.uk/press-releas... “Just over 10% (43) of England’s 426 local authorities submitted reliable data to the WGA. Of the near 90% of local authorities that failed to submit reliable data….44% (187) did not submit any data at all.”
Spending watchdog disclaims government’s accounts for the first time - NAO press release
The Whole of Government Accounts consolidates accounts from over 10,000 public bodies, providing an overview of the UK’s public finances.
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