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Luisa Pettigrew @luisaptg.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 10d

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 @resfoundation.bsky.social · 10d

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…

Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 10d

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

A health foundation and Ipsos event, with a panel of five people discussing the publics perception of health and social care. The audience is sat down facing the panel.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · 12d

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

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 13d

📆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

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 19d

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

Line charts showing responses to the question, 'For each of the following principles, please select the extent to which you think the founding NHS principles should apply to the NHS services today', showing that public support for the founding principles of the NHS remains stable.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Sep 8

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 · Sep 6

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⬇️

A prevention revolution – or another missed opportunity?

The UK’s health is in trouble, and it’s holding us back, write the chief executives of the Health Foundation and The King's Fund.

www.health.org.uk

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

🧵 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 ⬇️

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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...

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Aug 7

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 · Aug 6

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

Webinar
From diagnosis to delivery: how will the 10-Year Health Plan transform the NHS
Thursday 7 August 2025
14.15-15.30

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jul 22

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

Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jul 19

Tech-optimism is very much a thing. But are we seeing it manifest in this governments 10 year plan for health? Go to our website to a read of Malte Gerholds assessments on this. And stay to have a look around the new look and feel of the @healthfoundation.bsky.social website!

The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 19

The 10-Year Health Plan bets heavily on technology and AI helping to tackle pressures and improve care.

Malte Gerhold argues that, while optimism about tech in health care is welcome, we need a clearer vision and a more detailed, credible plan for service change⬇️

https://bit.ly/40lOTXm

'The Health Foundation has long argued that policymakers must focus not simply on tech ambitions and procurement, but on supporting the NHS to actually implement and use tech effectively.' Dr Malte Gerhold, Director of Innovation and Improvement at the Health Foundation

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 17

📬We’ve launched our new, redesigned newsletter.

Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.

Subscribe now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/44rF5xk

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jul 13

The External Affairs Officer (Media Relations) position is now reopened following a technical error on the @healthfoundation.bsky.social hiring page and will be available until 23:00 tonight.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Jul 8

Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely.

Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.

Read more ⬇️

Geographic inequalities in premature mortality

Our new analysis explores the role of socioeconomic factors and ethnicity in premature deaths across England and Wales.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jul 4

The NHS 10 year plan has now been launch. You can hear our initial thoughts on the plan here or read the @healthfoundation.bsky.social
response in full.

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

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...

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

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...

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jun 24

Today is the @healthfoundation.bsky.social Colleague Conference! We are kicking off the day with @jenniferthf.bsky.social hosting a panel looking forward to 2030 with @jillongovt.bsky.social, @richardstubbs.bsky.social and Dr Sandra Husbands.

The panel sit on a raised stage in an auditorium, with a large projector that shows images of the panelist’s, with their names and titles.
- Jill Rutter, Senior Fellow at Institute for Government
- Richard Stubbs, CEO of Health Innovation for Yorkshire and Humber
- Dr Sandra Husbands, Director of Pubic Health, City of London and London Borough of Hackney.
- Dame Jennifer Dixon, CEO of the Health Foundation

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

📊 Following the recent #SpendingReview, updated #REALCentre analysis of health care funding for England shows:

• How much has been committed.

• How it compares to historical levels.

• If it is enough to meet current pressures.

Read more ⬇️

Health care funding

We share the latest health care funding figures for England, including how much has been committed and how it compares to historical levels.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jun 15

I think about this article all the time! It’s so great to understand another dimension of it.

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jun 6

Come join the team!

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

We're looking for a Head of External Affairs to lead our high-impact external affairs team and shape how we influence health and care policy.

Find out more and apply by 24 June, 23.45 ⬇

https://bit.ly/4kSbyCn

Head of External Affairs

Permanent contract
Salary: £79,484 plus excellent benefits
Application deadline: 24 June 2025, 23.45

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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · Jun 2

Cracking discussion at today's @instituteforgovernment.org.uk & @healthfoundation.bsky.social event on NHS productivity. Really thoughtful contributions from @hbuckingham.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social Caroline Clarke and Anita Charlesworth.

The video/audio is now up on our website:

What can the government do to improve how the NHS spends money? | Institute for Government

An expert panel discussed how Wes Streeting can improve NHS productivity.

www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk

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

The 2025 Spending Review is an opportunity for the Labour government to match its rhetoric on improving the nation’s health with the resources needed to make it a reality.

Read more in our full analysis 👇

www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Spending Review 2025: priorities for health, the NHS and social care in England

Despite rising pressures on public finances, the Spending Review needs to lay the foundations for a healthier future.

www.health.org.uk

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

➡️ NHS funding - to meet the needs of a growing and ageing population and improve services, we estimate the NHS revenue budget would need to be at least £198bn by 2028/29. This is based on the NHS achieving productivity gains of 1% per year from 2023/24 onwards.

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

➡️ Adult social care - publicly funded adult social care is facing rising demand and increased costs, resulting in people going without the care they need. Just to meet demand and rising provider costs would need an extra £3.4bn by 2028/29; to improve access, this sum could be an additional £6.4bn.

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

➡️ Public health and prevention - the government should increase investment in the public health grant. Restoring the grant to real-terms equivalent of 2015/16 levels per person and allocating it on an equitable basis would require additional £3.6bn over Spending Review period (2025/26 to 2028/29).

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Billie Morgan @billiedsm.bsky.social · Jun 2

Our own Ruth Thorlby spoke to @financialtimes.com’s Sarah Neville about the @healthfoundation.bsky.social reccomendations for next weeks Spending Review. Take a read now!

on.ft.com/4dFejo4

NHS risks a ‘cycle of crises’ without 2.5% funding rise, think-tank warns

Estimate by Health Foundation comes ahead of Rachel Reeves’ spending review

on.ft.com

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