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As part of our project on the changing relationship between the NHS and the public, the Fund commissioned some initial polling from Ipsos MORI. The results are in. Article The politics of health: what do the public think about the NHS? Dan Wellings reviews the polls to uncover what the public are looking for from politicians when it comes to the NHS. Report The future of HIV services in England: shaping the response to changing needs This report explores the challenges and opportunities facing HIV services in four areas in England, and makes recommendations on future development to those in national and local leadership roles. Report Public satisfaction with the NHS in 2016 In 2016 the NHS remained popular with the public. In particular, the public values a system that provides high-quality, comprehensive services that are free at the point of use. Commissioned report Volunteering in acute trusts in England: Understanding the scale and impact Part of a project funded by the Department of Health, this paper gauges the scale and value of volunteering in NHS acute trusts in England. Article How will health and wellbeing boards fare? The 65-year-old relationship between the NHS and local government bears testimony to numerous attempts to co-ordinate the work of these two enormous public service silos. Will the new health and wellbeing boards fare any better? Report Health and wellbeing boards: One year on This report examines how health and wellbeing boards have used their shadow year, what they have achieved, and whether they are providing effective leadership across local systems of care. Article Housing alongside health and care With this year’s party conferences concluded, none of the political parties have yet committed to a strategic vision for the issues facing the future of health and social care, says Richard Humphries. Article The NHS volunteer army There are three million volunteers in the health and social care sector, who play an indispensable role in sustaining the system. Article How to harness the power of volunteers Chris Naylor and Claire Mundle outline the benefits of engaging with volunteers and explain how the health service can attract them and cultivate a relationship that is mutually beneficial. Report British Social Attitudes survey 2012: public satisfaction with the NHS and its services The topline results and satisfaction trends relating to the NHS and health care issues from the British Social Attitudes survey 2012. Article The NHS should not underestimate the value of volunteers Volunteers are helping to deliver care in hospitals and in the community, but the health service does not always make the most of their knowledge and expertise. Article Volunteers are a big local asset We haven’t heard much about the Big Society recently but the importance of voluntary and community action has never been more important, says Richard Humphries. Report Volunteering in health and care: Securing a sustainable future Our report looks at the important part that volunteers play in improving patient experience, addressing health inequalities, and building a closer relationship between services and communities. Article Health and wellbeing boards: policy and prospects This article aims to examine the role of health and wellbeing boards in the context of the government's reforms introduced by the Health and Social Act 2012 and the fundamental challenges facing the NHS and local government; it also aims to assess evidence from the early experience of shadow boards and considers what factors will most influence their success. Subscribe to our Weekly Update newsletterHealth and care explained: How does the health and care system work? 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Report What does the public think about the NHS? As part of our project on the changing relationship between the NHS and the public, the Fund commissioned some initial polling from Ipsos MORI. The results are in.
Article The politics of health: what do the public think about the NHS? Dan Wellings reviews the polls to uncover what the public are looking for from politicians when it comes to the NHS.
Report The future of HIV services in England: shaping the response to changing needs This report explores the challenges and opportunities facing HIV services in four areas in England, and makes recommendations on future development to those in national and local leadership roles.
Report Public satisfaction with the NHS in 2016 In 2016 the NHS remained popular with the public. In particular, the public values a system that provides high-quality, comprehensive services that are free at the point of use.
Commissioned report Volunteering in acute trusts in England: Understanding the scale and impact Part of a project funded by the Department of Health, this paper gauges the scale and value of volunteering in NHS acute trusts in England.
Article How will health and wellbeing boards fare? The 65-year-old relationship between the NHS and local government bears testimony to numerous attempts to co-ordinate the work of these two enormous public service silos. Will the new health and wellbeing boards fare any better?
Report Health and wellbeing boards: One year on This report examines how health and wellbeing boards have used their shadow year, what they have achieved, and whether they are providing effective leadership across local systems of care.
Article Housing alongside health and care With this year’s party conferences concluded, none of the political parties have yet committed to a strategic vision for the issues facing the future of health and social care, says Richard Humphries.
Article The NHS volunteer army There are three million volunteers in the health and social care sector, who play an indispensable role in sustaining the system.
Article How to harness the power of volunteers Chris Naylor and Claire Mundle outline the benefits of engaging with volunteers and explain how the health service can attract them and cultivate a relationship that is mutually beneficial.
Report British Social Attitudes survey 2012: public satisfaction with the NHS and its services The topline results and satisfaction trends relating to the NHS and health care issues from the British Social Attitudes survey 2012.
Article The NHS should not underestimate the value of volunteers Volunteers are helping to deliver care in hospitals and in the community, but the health service does not always make the most of their knowledge and expertise.
Article Volunteers are a big local asset We haven’t heard much about the Big Society recently but the importance of voluntary and community action has never been more important, says Richard Humphries.
Report Volunteering in health and care: Securing a sustainable future Our report looks at the important part that volunteers play in improving patient experience, addressing health inequalities, and building a closer relationship between services and communities.
Article Health and wellbeing boards: policy and prospects This article aims to examine the role of health and wellbeing boards in the context of the government's reforms introduced by the Health and Social Act 2012 and the fundamental challenges facing the NHS and local government; it also aims to assess evidence from the early experience of shadow boards and considers what factors will most influence their success.
Health and care explained: How does the health and care system work? How is it changing?This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.
