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Is the problem of excessive winter deaths unique to the UK?

Veena Raleigh assesses patterns in the latest mortality data for European countries.

By Veena Raleigh - 2 July 2018

NHS funding: what we know, what we don’t know and what comes next

As the dust settles on the new NHS funding announcement, Richard Murray explores what to expect over the next few months.

By Richard Murray - 27 June 2018

Second’s out, round two: Is the government’s latest childhood obesity plan a knockout?

Less than a year since its underwhelming first attempt, the government has just released round two of its plan for childhood obesity. What has the government learned since the last time round and is it still pulling its punches?

By David Buck - 25 June 2018

What can cities in England learn from other countries about population health?

As we publish a new report on population health, Chris Naylor asks whether it is time for cities to have more powers to improve the health of their populations.

By Chris Naylor - 15 June 2018

The gender pay gap: what now?

Deborah Ward explores some of the factors behind the gender pay gap in the health and care sector and what can be done to address them.

By Deborah Ward - 14 June 2018

Should free personal care be available in England?

Simon Bottery explores a key social care difference between England and Scotland and considers whether it’s time for change.

By Simon Bottery - 8 June 2018

How do you engage clinicians in your digital change programme?

How important is user engagement when it comes to managing digital change projects? Dr Robert Fearn, a clinician from Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, explores the connection ahead of our new report.

By Dr Robert Fearn, consultant physician and gastroenterologist - 6 June 2018

Non-executive directors and integrated care: time to think system

Richard Humphries considers how non-executive directors of NHS trusts can contribute to integrated care efforts.

By Richard Humphries - 31 May 2018

Five ways patient data is saving the NHS

Harry Evans explores five case studies of patient data being used in the NHS.

By Harry Evans - 30 May 2018

The story of NHS England: the world’s biggest quango

Chris Ham delves into a new book from Nicholas Timmins on the history of NHS England and reflects on the relationship between Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England and the NHS.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 24 May 2018

What has the STP or ICS ever done for me?

Chris Ham reflects on the progress in ICSs and STPs so far and assesses what they have achieved.

By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 17 May 2018

Transformational change in health and care: five small steps to make a big difference

Durka Dougall considers how five small steps can make a big difference in strengthening transformational change.

By Durka Dougall - 16 May 2018

The 10-year strategy for the health and care workforce

Which issues need to be considered when formulating the new NHS and social care workforce strategy? Here, Richard Murray gathers ideas from a recent roundtable event at the Fund.

By Richard Murray - 9 May 2018

How does the NHS compare internationally on its spending and key resources?

The UK health care system is not alone in the challenges it faces. What can we learn from how other countries have equipped themselves to deal with a growing and ageing population and changing health care needs?

By Siva Anandaciva - 5 May 2018

NHS medicines provision: a tricky balancing act

With medicines spending growing at a time of NHS funding restraint, difficult choices lie ahead for policy-makers. Leo Ewbank assesses the current situation and looks at what the future may hold.

By Leo Ewbank - 27 April 2018

Talking about the ‘return on investment of public health’: why it’s important to get it right

David Buck sets out concerns about how the ‘return on investment of public health’ is being widely misinterpreted and why we all need to be clearer and more consistent about what we mean when using that term.

By David Buck - 23 April 2018

NHS70 – can you love something too much?

With the 70th anniversary of the NHS fast approaching, organisations in the sector are busy preparing all sorts of activity to mark the occasion. Katie Mantell considers what we want to achieve in the longer term.

By Katie Mantell - 20 April 2018

The perpetual winter’s tale

Matthew Kershaw looks at the ongoing pressure on NHS performance and calls for action to ensure that the situation during the winter crisis does not become the new normal.

By Matthew Kershaw - 9 April 2018

Improving population mental health: five lessons from Liverpool

Chris Naylor shares key lessons from a recent event in Liverpool on better mental health programmes.

By Chris Naylor - 6 April 2018

Reforming social care is about more than funding

Simon Bottery considers the priorities for the upcoming social care Green Paper.

By Simon Bottery - 5 April 2018

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