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Newham Health Champions: a community-shaped response to Covid-19

How can councils work with communities to shape a local response to Covid-19 that meets local needs? Jason Strelitz, Director of Public Health for Newham, and Anne Bowers, Programme Lead for Newham Covid-19 Health Champions, outline what has been happening in Newham.

By Jason Strelitz, Director of Public Health for Newham, Anne Bowers, Programme Lead for Newham Covid-19 Health Champions - 15 December 2020 5-minute read

Social prescribing and NHS facilities

How can NHS services use their facilities to better support social prescribing? Ben Collins highlights what’s needed to make NHS sites more welcoming spaces for individuals and communities.

By Ben Collins - 4 December 2020 4-minute read

What does the autumn 2020 Spending Review mean for health and care?

Who were the winners and losers in the Chancellor’s autumn Spending Review? Siva Anandaciva looks at what the government’s plans promise for health and care.

By Siva Anandaciva - 27 November 2020 15-minute read

The Spending Review and public health: the need for certainty in the shorter term and social value in the longer

David Buck considers how the upcoming Spending Review can provide stability for public health in the short term the and resources to create social value and reduce health inequalities in the long term.

By David Buck - 28 October 2020 5-minute read

Poor housing can no longer be swept under the carpet

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced many of us to spend more time at home, but what does that mean for those living in poor housing conditions? Clair Thorstensen-Woll considers how where we live shapes our experiences and outcomes of Covid-19.

By Clair Thorstensen-Woll - 22 September 2020 4-minute read

The Comprehensive Spending Review and Covid-19: the more we know, the less we know...

How will the autumn Comprehensive Spending Review address the short-term and long-term needs of the health and care system, especially when the future is so uncertain? Jonathon Holmes considers the Chancellor’s options.

By Jonathon Holmes - 15 September 2020 4-minute read

The future of public health: many questions still to be answered

David Buck highlights the key questions surrounding the reorganisation of the public health system in England, from who holds responsibility to the relationship with local systems.

By David Buck - 21 August 2020 5-minute read

Strengthening health protection: right idea, wrong time

Nicholas Timmins reflects on the timing of the government’s decision to restructure England’s public health services and considers what is needed to make the new national Institute of Health Protection successful.

By Nicholas Timmins - 20 August 2020 6-minute read

Obesity: time for action

What should a new government strategy on obesity look like? David Buck outlines what is needed to ensure this attempt is successful.

By David Buck - 14 July 2020 5-minute read

Why are improvements in life expectancy slowing in the United Kingdom and across Europe?

In an international collaboration, The King's Fund and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development examine the role of cardiovascular disease in changes in life expectancy.

By Veena Raleigh, Eliana Barrenho, Health Economist/ Policy Analyst, ELS, Health Division, OECD - 18 May 2020 4-minute read

Capitalising on the offer of help – volunteering in the Covid-19 crisis

The number of people stepping up to volunteer during the Covid-19 outbreak has hit the headlines, but what role are they playing? Helen Gilburt considers the how volunteers are supporting the current response and what that might mean for volunteering in the future.

By Helen Gilburt - 17 April 2020

Public satisfaction with the NHS rose sharply in 2019 – why?

Dan Wellings and John Appleby consider how staff satisfaction, patient experience and recent funding announcements may have influenced public satisfaction with the NHS.

By Dan Wellings, John Appleby - 3 April 2020

Responding to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak: the dark side and the brighter

Nicholas Timmins considers the role of memory – and its absence – in the response to the Covid-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and reflects on the tools at our disposal to overcome it.

By Nicholas Timmins - 31 March 2020 8-minute read

Homelessness, health and housing: joining up services

Nicholas Pleace at the Centre for Housing Policy at the University of York considers how housing and health can better support those sleeping rough, through collaboration between the two sectors, strong leadership and a willingness to listen.

By Nicholas Pleace - 18 March 2020

Responding to the evidence on inequalities in health: what's needed now?

David Buck calls for action after two reports on public health highlight the need for progress around health inequalities.

By David Buck - 11 March 2020

Getting to grips with climate change: how can the NHS get to net zero?

The NHS recently announced an ambitious commitment to reduce its carbon footprint to net zero. Chris Naylor looks at what it might take to achieve this goal.

By Chris Naylor - 29 January 2020

2019: The health policy year in 12 charts

Siva Anandaciva takes a quick look back at some of the key events that shaped national policy in 2019 and asks what the year ahead might have in store for health and care.

By Siva Anandaciva - 21 January 2020

Local government and public health: a critical year ahead

As we publish our independent assessment of the local government public health reforms of 2013, David Buck outlines challenges facing local government and looks ahead to the key events set to influence public health in the coming year.

By David Buck - 13 January 2020

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