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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 20h

In the face of strong economic and political headwinds, improving the nation’s health has never been more vital.

Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social reflects on the changeable health and care landscape – and what we are doing to rise to the challenge ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4pZCy6l

'During this turbulent time, the work of organisations with an independent voice and funding seems more important than ever. We’re making changes as we face the headwinds together.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive at the Health Foundation

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Session spotlight: At our #AIintheNHS 2025 event on 14 October, @jenniferthf.bsky.social and Andrea Palm will discuss their views on implementing AI in health care.

Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7

In conversation with Jennifer Dixon

Panel:
Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation
Andrea Palm, Former Deputy Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, USA

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Responding to the launch of a review of the GP funding formula, @luisaptg.bsky.social says seeking to make general practice funding fairer and reduce inequalities is a positive and welcome step, but making it happen will depend on additional investment.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4h3p2dO

'This is not the first time that general practice funding has been reviewed – the real test for government is whether they follow it up with the policy change and investment needed in response.'
Luisa Pettigrew, Senior Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

PODCAST: The upcoming national cancer plan – and lessons from Denmark

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Our #AIintheNHS event on 14 October will explore evaluating AI's safety and effectiveness, and how it can be scaled.

Hear from Tim Horton, Dr Aysha Luis, Erik Mayer, Professor Adnan Tufail and @marydixonwoods.bsky.social

Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4gW2ziF

From promise to practice: how do we know if AI is safe and effective, and how can it be scaled?

Panel: Tim Horton (Chair), Dr Aysha Luis, Erik Mayer, Professor Adnan Tufail and Professor Mary Dixon-Woods

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 1d

Responding to the latest NHS monthly performance statistics, Francesca Cavallaro says they show urgent and emergency care remains under intense pressure despite the government’s ambition to reduce hospital backlogs.

Read more in our full response⬇️
https://bit.ly/4qk4eDd

'The NHS needs a system-wide approach to recovery, one that prioritises investment, workforce resilience and long-term planning, rather than just delivering more activity.'
Francesca Cavallaro, Senior Analytical Manager at the Health Foundation

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

NEW 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 🎧

When it comes to the national cancer plan for England, where should policymakers be focusing?

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

At our #AIintheNHS event on 14 October, Dr Andrew Bindman will share how Kaiser Permanente is navigating the AI landscape – from strategy and safety to partnerships and patient views – and his work shaping responsible AI policy across the US.

Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4pXfjK7

AI in the NHS 2025: keynote speaker
Dr Andrew Bindman, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Kaiser Permanente

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 2d

As the government puts a figure on how much it will provide for the first Fair Pay Agreement (FPA) for social care in England, Lucinda Allen looks at what we know about how FPAs will work and whether investment matches scale of Labour’s ambitions of fair pay in the sector ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4mFa5jb

'Introducing sector bargaining has the potential to be transformative. But without robust enforcement and sufficient funding, the first Fair Pay Agreement risks being remembered less as a turning point and more as another missed opportunity.'
Lucinda Allen, Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

Evaluation and learning: A clash of cultures or logical companions?

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

The Tech for Better Care programme seeks to explore the potential for using technology to enable care at home and in the community, as well as proactive, relationship-focused care.

Find out more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/42qINWI

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

🧵Our Research Manager Diane Redfern-Tofts and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social's Jo Scott share their insights on building a dual culture that supports both robust evaluation and trust-based learning, informed by their work on our Tech for Better Care programme ⬇️

Jo Scott (Ipsos UK) and Diane Redfern-Tofts (The Health Foundation). For the many charities that are seeking to support and develop new ideas, solutions, and ways of...

Realist evaluation of factors affecting the retention of the mental health workforce: building a realist programme theory

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 3d

Paper from @sheffielduni.bsky.social, part of our Efficiency Research Programme, looks at reasons for high turnover among NHS mental health staff, mechanisms that influence retention, and how varying contexts and environments affect these factors.

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The shortage of mental healthcare workforce is a global problem. Mental health services have higher staff turnover and more vacancies than the health sector average. In this study, we developed, tested and refined an initial programme theory (IPT) to offer...

From hospital to community? The good, the bad, and the ugly of the 10-year plan to move care to the community

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 4d

As the Conservative Party embarks on its Policy Renewal Programme, does its vision align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care?

Drawing on new polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, we discussed this and more at #CPC25.

Read the findings⬇️
https://bit.ly/46DpnPr

Event panellists from left to right: Gideon Skinner, Rachel Sylvester, Hugh Alderwick and Bill Morgan, in front of Health Foundation and Ipsos banners.

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 4d

Writing for @bjgp.bsky.social colleagues focus on the 10-Year Health Plan's shift from hospital to community and consider its implications for general practice, drawing on existing evidence to explore the good, the bad and the potentially ugly.

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Labour’s 10-year health plan for England, published on 3 July, set out three strategic shifts — from hospital to community, sickness to prevention, and analogue to digital. This editorial focuses on the first — shifting care from hospital to community — and considers its implications for ge...

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

Only three local authorities in England have air quality better than the World Health Organisation's guideline pollutant level, while Tower Hamlets has the lowest air quality.

Explore the data for your area on our newly updated Local Authority Dashboard ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4pNdG1w

Tower Hamlets has the worst air quality in England, 1.8x the recommended WHO guideline pollutant level

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

As the Conservative Party embarks on its Policy Renewal Programme, does its vision align with the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care?

Drawing on new polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, we discussed this and more at #CPC25.

Read the findings⬇️

Mind the gap: public perceptions of the NHS and social care

Public polling split by voting intention

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

We’re in Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference #CPC25. In our event with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, we'll be discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care.

Come and join us this afternoon:
📍Location: Midland Hotel, Lancaster Suite
🕞️Time: 15:30—17:00

Speaker announcement: What are the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care?
Sunday 5 October, 15.30–17.00
Lancaster Suite, Midland Hotel, Manchester
Rachel Sylvester (Chair)
Hugh Alderwick
Bill Morgan
Gideon Skinner

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

Our #AIintheNHS event on 14 October will explore international learning and experiences of capitalising on AI in health care.

Hear from @nellthornton.bsky.social, Dominic Cushnan, Dr Joan Guanyabens, Hilde Lovett and Karl-Henrik Peterson.

Find out more and register ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48eUPWU

‘How do England and Scotland differ on NHS nurse pay?’

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 6d

Writing for @nursingtimes.bsky.social, Jim Buchan discusses the main points of difference between Scotland and England when it comes to nurse pay in the NHS.

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Professor James Buchan discusses the main points of difference between Scotland and England when it comes to nurse pay in the NHS.

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

📬 Our redesigned newsletter keeps you up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.

Subscribe now ⬇️
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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

We'll be hearing from @rachelsylvester.bsky.social, @hughalderwick.bsky.social, Bill Morgan and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social's Gideon Skinner.

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

🧵We’re in Manchester this weekend for Conservative Party Conference #CPC25. In our event with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, we'll be discussing the public’s priorities for the NHS and social care.

Come and join us on Sunday:
📍Location: Midland Hotel, Lancaster Suite
🕞️Time: 15:30—17:00

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 7d

EVENT: How can the NHS seize the AI opportunity?

At this event, we’ll hear international perspectives on how to capitalise on AI in health care and explore the critical steps for spreading #AIintheNHS.

Register to join online on 14 October 2025, 14.00–17.30 ⬇️
https://bit.ly/48eUPWU

At this event senior leaders set out their vision for the strategic direction of AI and technology in the NHS.