NEW: Surgical hubs play a pivotal role in NHS England’s plans to reduce elective care waiting times by increasing capacity. Our new evaluation provides the first robust causal evidence that NHS surgical hubs can significantly increase treatment volumes, which could help reduce the waiting list for elective care. Key findings from our evaluation show: ➡️ In their first year, the 31 trusts with newly-opened hubs undertook 21.9% more high-volume low-complexity surgery (such as hip replacements and cataract removals) than they would have done without a hub. This is equivalent to 29,182 more procedures than expected per year at these trusts. ➡️ In the year following the last COVID-19 lockdown, the 23 trusts that had established a hub pre-pandemic undertook 11.2% more elective activity (of all kinds) than they would have done without a hub. This amounts to 51,086 more procedures than expected between April 2021 and March 2022. ➡️ As well as higher productivity, we found evidence of shorter inpatient stays, suggesting that hubs also have the potential to improve overall efficiency in elective care delivery. High-quality evaluation is crucial to making effective, evidence-led decisions that will lead to measurable outcomes for patients. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/daZ29qAF
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We are an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK.
About us
The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. Our aim is a healthier population, supported by high quality health care that can be equitably accessed. From giving grants to those working at the front line to carrying out research and policy analysis, we shine a light on how to make successful change happen. We use what we know works on the ground to inform effective policymaking and vice versa. We believe good health and health care are key to a flourishing society. Through sharing what we learn, collaborating with others and building people’s skills and knowledge, we aim to make a difference and contribute to a healthier population.
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http://www.health.org.uk
External link for The Health Foundation
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- 51-200 employees
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- London, London
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8 Salisbury Square
London, London EC4Y 8AP, GB
Employees at The Health Foundation
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Lynda Steer
Passionate about transforming and developing organisational capability, adding value to organisations, their colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
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Jennifer Morgan
Enabling Systems Change for Life Flourishing
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Matthew Kalman Mezey
Online Community Manager, Systems Convener
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Barbara Hercliffe
Head of Patient Safety at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Updates
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💭 Check out Professor Paul Gregg’s thought paper for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives looking at employment, economic inactivity and incapacity. He suggests early intervention to support those most at risk of leaving work due to ill health, financial incentives to make work more rewarding and a reassessment of employer responsibilities. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTnKZ5j9
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We recently spoke to Rachael Mckeown about her work at the Young People’s Future Health Inquiry, which explores how health inequalities are experienced by young people. Read the interview on our website ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/erayni-P
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What was our impact in 2023? In a new blog, we spotlight just a few examples, showing the breadth and reach of our work, and how our impact builds over time. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e7dXnvHW
READ NOW: Five examples of our impact in 2023
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UPDATED: General practice in England is struggling, facing: ➡️ the lowest proportion of NHS funding in almost a decade ➡️ fewer full-time equivalent GPs than in 2015 ➡️ persisting inequalities between richer and poorer areas for GP services. Our updated general practice dashboard sheds light on the key issues, providing data on access, funding, workforce, patient and public experience, and more. Explore the data 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZVFnZz5
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📣 NEW: We have published a new thought paper by labour market expert, Professor Paul Gregg. In the paper, he argues that reversing the increase in economic inactivity will take time and major system changes. He advises policymakers not to focus too narrowly on cutting welfare spending. Instead, they should concentrate on spreading economic opportunities, investing in the health of the working-age population and increasing workforce participation. This includes ‘engaging with employers to support people with health challenges’. The paper was published as evidence for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, which we fund and support, and offers a policy direction informed by past experience. Read Professor Gregg’s paper 👇 https://lnkd.in/eTnKZ5j9
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NEW: REAL Centre analysis explores social care funding in England, looking at three key questions: ➡️ How much has been spent on adult social care since 2010? ➡️ How does spending compare to historical levels? ➡️ Is funding enough to meet the pressures facing adult social care? Find out more about how spending compares to historical levels and whether current funding is sufficient to meet the pressures facing adult social care 👇 https://lnkd.in/ggV29Vr5
ANALYSIS: Social care funding – Three key questions about funding in England
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Our evidence hub brings together data, insights and analysis on how the circumstances in which we live shape our health. Explore the evidence on: ➡️ money and resources ➡️ work ➡️ housing ➡️ transport. https://lnkd.in/g3n_AbXB
EXPLORE | Evidence hub: What drives health inequalities?
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Improvement approaches have a critical role to play in shaping the future of health care. When carefully implemented, these approaches, grounded in well-evidenced learning, can deliver well-designed, impactful and sustainable solutions to pressing health care challenges that empower and benefit staff, patients and service users alike. Our guide to making the case for improvement uses specific examples to show how these approaches can benefit: 👉 the health and care workforce 👉 patients, service users and society 👉 organisations 👉 system-level bodies. This guide can be used to make the case for improvement to policy, executive, operational and front-line audiences, and to initiate and support conversations about the benefits of improvement approaches among key stakeholders. Read more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/emSiXfTZ
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Want to spend a year in the US conducting internationally comparative research and developing leadership skills? Apply for the The Commonwealth Fund 2025–26 Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ec7v6y4p