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

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

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

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

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

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.

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https://bit.ly/42qINWI

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

🧵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 ⬇️

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

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...

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 22h

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

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...

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

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 · 1d

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

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

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

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

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 · 3d

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

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

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

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

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

📬 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 · 4d

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 · 4d

🧵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 · 5d

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.

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

From crime rates in our local area to levels of air pollution and access to green space, our surroundings play a key role in shaping our health.

Explore the data in the new Surroundings tab of our Local Authority Dashboard ⬇️

Local authority dashboard

Explore data for your local authority and neighbourhood

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

In August, the government announced a ‘graduate guarantee’ promising a job for every newly qualified nurse or midwife in England.
James Buchan explores whether the 'graduate guarantee' is a solution to ensure the supply of new nurses or merely a short-term fix.

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https://bit.ly/48KG666

'Unless matched by a commitment to retain these new graduates beyond the time-limited guarantee, the Graduate Guarantee risks some not receiving the necessary support to integrate and thrive in a new and unfamiliar work environment.' Prof James Buchan, Senior Visiting Fellow, REAL Centre

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

CLOSING SOON: Do you have strong programme management experience and a solid understanding of data systems and governance?

We're looking for a Data Delivery Lead to join our Analysis Directorate and drive the implementation of our data strategy.

Apply by 5 October ⬇️

https://bit.ly/4ggsIZm

Data Delivery Lead
24-month fixed term contract
Salary: up to £67,752 plus excellent benefits
Application deadline: 5 October 2025, 23.59

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

Health care volunteering charity @helpforce.bsky.social has called for a mass mobilisation of volunteers to support the NHS as a poll by @yougov.co.uk finds a third of 18 to 24-year-olds would consider gifting their time to bolster the NHS.

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'It’s fascinating to see that young adults seem to have the highest levels of appetite for NHS volunteering and heartening that so many of them want to do something practical to help others in need, as well as support the NHS which in turn can offer them so much.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive

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

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

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

A year in, what is the verdict on the Labour government’s record on NHS and social care policy so far?

In this analysis, we summarise the main policies introduced across key policy areas and assess the direction and potential impact so far.

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Labour’s first year

Our report looks at Labour's record so far and offers an overall assessment of government's reform agenda on the NHS and social care.

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

We’re excited to share that @theqcommunity.bsky.social now has a new home with @nhsconfed.org.
Building on their strong existing partnership, together they will champion collaborative, bold, inclusive and purposeful improvement that spans sectors.

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https://bit.ly/42ecCcY

'Over the past decade the Q community has made a real difference to the reputation and practice of improvement in health care. As Q joins the NHS Confederation, its future is bright – poised to extend its reach and deepen its impact across the system.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, The Health Foundation

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

Responding to today's announcement on a Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care, Lucinda Allen says it is good news that the government is looking to improve pay and conditions in the sector, but ambition must be matched by investment.

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'The government must commit to sufficient and long-term funding for its flagship social care policy and work closely with those who need and provide care as they design this policy.' Lucinda Allen, Policy Fellow at the Health Foundation

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