Publications

We examine the big issues and recent NHS performance on waiting times.

Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.

In July NHS England published its first 'progress dashboard' for the 44 new sustainability and transformation partnerships, but these new ratings are narrowly focused and centrally driven, say Hugh Alderwick and Veena Raleigh.

The outcome of the general election will mean more of the same for the NHS and social care in the short term, and huge uncertainty on two fronts in the medium term, says Chris Ham.

Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge on seven-day services.

Ahead of the general election, we look at how the NHS compares with international health systems.

Ahead of the general election, we consider whether general practice is in crisis.

All political parties agree that social care funding needs reform, but none of the proposed solutions deal fully with the problem, says Richard Humphries.

Get diagnosed with cancer or stroke and you will be looked after by the NHS, but suffer from dementia and you are on your own, says Chris Ham.

One is heavily rationed and means-tested, the other free at the point of use and tax-funded. And when assets are involved, the issue becomes politically toxic, says Richard Humphries.

In a letter to the Editor of The Times, Richard Humphries argues that the Conservative manifesto's response to rising social care costs is inadequate.

Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to cap social care costs.

Quality improvement is best led not by regulators but by those who care for patients, say Chris Ham and Don Berwick

The government has bought some time to find a sustainable solution for social care, say Chris Ham and Richard Humphries.

The government should heed the warning signs and embark on fundamental reform.

The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells?

Richard Humphries reflects on the themes from this year's annual National Children and Adult Services Conference.

Are we asking the right questions about what public services can learn from the Olympic and Paralympic Games?

Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered.

Richard Humphries discusses the government’s progress report on the funding of care and support.