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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 1h

🆕 With how much the NHS pays for new branded medicines in the news, @sallygainsbury.bsky.social & Huseyin Naci describe the role of price controls in balancing demands on the NHS budget – and why the government should stand firm in not weakening those controls. tinyurl.com/53xcpcbb

The tough choices at the heart of the government’s dispute with big pharma

The government has been locked in a dispute with pharmaceutical companies for a number of months over how much the NHS pays for new branded medicines. Sally Gainsbury and Huseyin Naci set out the issu...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 3h

Exploring 15 jurisdictions across the world, this report is the most detailed look to date at lessons from other countries as the UK and Scottish Parliaments debate bills to legalise assisted dying and potentially set up assisted dying services. 🌍

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Assisted dying in practice: International experiences and implications for health and social care

Exploring 15 jurisdictions across the world, this is the most detailed look to date at what the UK can learn from other countries as the UK and Scottish Parliaments debate bills to legalise assisted…

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 1d

In an article for Healthcare Manager, our #NHS workforce expert @lkrole.bsky.social reflects on what's needed for the NHS to nurture more homegrown talent, retain staff and equip them for a digital-first service over the next decade. 👩‍⚕️

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What now? Seven expert takes on the Ten-Year Plan - MIP

The government’s Ten-Year Plan for the NHS in England has met with enthusiasm and exasperation in equal measure. We asked seven healthcare experts to give us their considered view on one aspect that…

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 2d

What could the implications be if #NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) - a package of NHS funded care - is not improved?

@rachelhutchings.bsky.social's latest blog explains some concerning findings from her research on this poorly understood service. 👇

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NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

Alongside our new research today on NHS continuing health care (CHC), the report's lead author Rachel Hutchings sets out why CHC is important, what we found in our research, and describes what the imp...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 3d

The new 10 Year Health Plan for England promises to shift more care from hospitals into the community, but history shows how hard this ambition is to deliver.

Our research explores lessons from Denmark and Ireland, two countries pursuing bold reforms to rebalance care.

From hospital to community: International lessons on moving care closer to home

The new 10 Year Health Plan for England promises to shift more care from hospitals into the community, but history shows how hard this ambition is to deliver. This new report looks to Denmark and…

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 4d

With #NHS satisfaction at a record low, how can the government win back the public’s confidence? ✅

Improving planned hospital care won’t be enough to restore satisfaction to its 2019 levels, but our analysis suggests it is a solid place to start.

What’s shaping public satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the NHS?

The results of the British Social Attitudes survey earlier this year revealed that just a fifth of the British public were satisfied with the NHS in 2024. In this blog, Bea Taylor takes a closer look…

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 5d

Sharon Allen's mum is 92 and has advanced dementia, but her application for NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) funding was rejected.

We interviewed Sharon about her difficult experiences of CHC in both a personal and professional capacity at the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity.

NHS continuing health care: a Q&A with Sharon Allen

As we today publish our new research on NHS continuing health care (CHC), in this Q&A we speak to Sharon Allen OBE, who is the Chief Executive of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Sharon has…

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 6d

Our report about NHS continuing health care shines a light on the problems with a package of support that is relied upon and needed by many people.

It shows a system under pressure, struggling to deliver fair, timely and sustainable support.

Read our report and the accompanying blog and Q&A 👇

All or nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care

NHS continuing health care provides funded health and social care support for people with very complex needs outside hospital. Yet our comprehensive new report shows this system is highly inconsistent...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

Our #socialcare expert @natashacurry.bsky.social has responded to today's news about the £500m funding for care worker pay. 💷

Read the full statement here: www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/nu...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

@theasrstein.bsky.social warns that other countries haven't made a shift from hospital to community without investment, and we don't have the infrastructure that is ready for that shift at the moment.

It's a very difficult equation to make it work with current resources.

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

@lewisatkinson.bsky.social MP tells our panel on public attitudes to the health service, 'Those of us who worked in the NHS knew things were getting worse. But if we get the policy right, in time, it gets to good politics'

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

Read our statement on today's announcement of an #NHS 'online hospital' from @becksfisher.bsky.social. 👇

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Nuffield Trust response to the plans for a new ‘online hospital’

Becks Fisher responds to the announcement that the NHS is setting up an ‘online hospital’.

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

Don't miss our event at Labour Conference today! The panel will kick off around 12.30. Hear our immediate reaction to Wes Streeting's speech.

Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 9d

Public satisfaction with the #NHS hit a new low in 2024. How can the government win back confidence?

TOMORROW: Join us at #Lab25 where we will be delving into the findings of the #BritishSocialAttitudes survey with @thekingsfund.bsky.social.

📅 Register here: buff.ly/VROxxNj

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

🆕 What’s shaping public satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the NHS?

Bea Taylor takes a closer look at the #BritishSocialAttitudes survey results to explore what the lessons might be for a government trying to win back public confidence in the NHS.

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What’s shaping public satisfaction and dissatisfaction with the NHS?

The results of the British Social Attitudes survey earlier this year revealed that just a fifth of the British public were satisfied with the NHS in 2024. In this blog, Bea Taylor takes a closer look ...

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Institute for Government @instituteforgovernment.org.uk · 9d

Our #Lab25 event on how the government can make its health reforms a success will start in 30 mins.

Join us in Clyde Room in the ACC at 10:30 with @alexmclabour.bsky.social @kevinmckenna.co.uk @rcn.org.uk @nuffieldtrust.org.uk @njdavies.bsky.social zurl.co/Kzvsg

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 9d

Public satisfaction with the #NHS hit a new low in 2024. How can the government win back confidence?

TOMORROW: Join us at #Lab25 where we will be delving into the findings of the #BritishSocialAttitudes survey with @thekingsfund.bsky.social.

📅 Register here: buff.ly/VROxxNj

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Healthcare in Europe @healthcare-europe.bsky.social · 9d

Digital transformation, including #AI, is key to improving #healthcare services - but this may be easier said than done: A new UK study led by @angusramsay.bsky.social from 🇬🇧 @ucl.ac.uk, 🇬🇧 @nuffieldtrust.org.uk and 🇬🇧 @cam.ac.uk, identifies hurdles for AI implementation in #NHS hospitals.

What's holding back the digital transformation of NHS healthcare

Implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into NHS hospitals is far harder than initially anticipated, with complications around governance, contracts, data collection, harmonisation with old IT syste...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 9d

Our research shows how NHS continuing health care, also known as CHC, is a ‘postcode lottery’ in access across England.

CHC provides NHS funded support for people with complex needs, but it’s highly inconsistent.

Read the blog from @rachelhutchings.bsky.social setting out the research 👇

NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

Alongside our new research today on NHS continuing health care (CHC), the report's lead author Rachel Hutchings sets out why CHC is important, what we found in our research, and describes what the imp...

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David Oliver @mancunianmedic.bsky.social · 12d

Really excellent and timely report from @nuffieldtrust.org.uk on an issue i see weekly in my clinical work and is not that well understood or explained despite financial and human costs

Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 12d

Our blog from lead author @rachelhutchings.bsky.social sets out why CHC matters, the significance of our research findings, and the implications if urgent action is not taken to fix a system that is clearly struggling under pressure.

Read Rachel’s blog 👇

NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

Alongside our new research today on NHS continuing health care (CHC), the report's lead author Rachel Hutchings sets out why CHC is important, what we found in our research, and describes what the imp...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 12d

Families face unfair ‘luck of the draw’ over NHS continuing healthcare funding – that's according to our new research out today.

Find out more in @the-independent.com 👇

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Families face unfair ‘luck of the draw’ over NHS continuing healthcare – report

Some families have taken local health organisations to court to win funding after being turned down.

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 12d

🆕 As we launch our new report on NHS continuing health care, read this Q&A with Sharon Allen, CEO of @arthurrankhospice.bsky.social

Sharon has personal and professional experience of CHC, which she calls an extremely adversarial system.

Read the article 👇
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NHS continuing health care: a Q&A with Sharon Allen

As we today publish our new research on NHS continuing health care (CHC), in this Q&A we speak to Sharon Allen OBE, who is the Chief Executive of the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Sharon has experience...

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 12d

Our blog from lead author @rachelhutchings.bsky.social sets out why CHC matters, the significance of our research findings, and the implications if urgent action is not taken to fix a system that is clearly struggling under pressure.

Read Rachel’s blog 👇

NHS continuing health care: consigned to the too difficult box?

Alongside our new research today on NHS continuing health care (CHC), the report's lead author Rachel Hutchings sets out why CHC is important, what we found in our research, and describes what the imp...

www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 12d

NEW REPORT: We reveal how NHS continuing health care (CHC) is failing to reach some of the most unwell patients in England in their time of need, while reinforcing deep regional inequalities.

The research is part-funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org

Read the report 👇

All or nothing? Access and variation in NHS continuing health care

NHS continuing health care provides funded health and social care support for people with very complex needs outside hospital. Yet our comprehensive new report shows this system is highly inconsistent...

www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 13d

How Can Labour Meet Voters' Clashing Demands On The NHS?

At our #Lab25 fringe with @thekingsfund.bsky.social, we'll explore insights from the British Social Attitudes Survey, the gold-standard for public opinion.

🗓️ Tuesday 30 September - 12-2pm - RIBA North

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 14d

There's been a reported increase in #NHS productivity, but our Senior Policy Analyst @sallygainsbury.bsky.social told @bmj.com that “More patients are being treated with the same resources. But it doesn’t mean resources are under any less pressure.”

Read the article: www.bmj.com/content/390/...

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