The Health Foundation

We are an independent charitable organisation working to build a healthier UK.

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

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Catch up now on our webinar with @EmploymtStudies on the lessons the UK can learn from international approaches to work and health.

Thanks to Sarah Cunningham, Jonny Gifford, Christopher Prinz and Myrthe van Vilsteren for sharing their insights ⬇️

https://t.co/zrMM7MYRxx

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Reflecting on @OECD's ‘Health at a Glance: Europe 2024’ report, Ruth Thorlby says the NHS is not uniquely stressed compared with other European health systems.

In this blog, she considers comparisons on spending, workforce crises and ageing societies ⬇️

https://t.co/3K0NGEt3EN

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We’re proud to launch the NHS Productivity Commission.

Drawing on lessons from the NHS, the wider economy, and international health systems, the Commission will focus on developing solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.

Learn more ⬇️
https://t.co/vh71Ihe70G

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NEW PODCAST: We’ve seen no shortage of NHS plans over the years – what needs to be different when it comes to the 10-year plan?

Our Chief Executive @JenniferTHF discusses with @nedwards_1 and @hughalderwick.

Listen now 🎧

https://t.co/efStEKLfns

[School for Business and Society 🏫 @UoY_SBS]

📣 In a blog for @HealthFdn, @Annie_Irvine explores the rising rates of mental health-related economic inactivity.

Looking beyond ill health, Dr Irvine brings another dimension to the debate, and the complex factors that impact people's capacity to work: https://t.co/W5qKrMnqwy

[Scottish Health Equity Research Unit @ScotHealthEq]

Some thoughts on Public Health Scotland's latest stroke statistics:

Stroke, a leading type of cerebrovascular disease (CVD), remains a major concern in Scotland. New data from Public Health Scotland (PHS) shows a 20% drop in CVD death rates over the last decade.

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Responding to @CommonsPAC report on NHS financial sustainability published today @hughalderwick says the short-termism and dysfunction in financial planning identified will come as no surprise to those working in the health system.

Our full response ⬇️
https://t.co/EFKUONl5oU

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

300,000 people leave the workforce each year and report work-limiting health conditions. The Commission has highlighted the need for early support to help people stay in work.

It will publish its final report in spring.

Find out more ⬇️
https://t.co/Fy93Q5g4DK

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🧵 Insightful report from @EmploymtStudies for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, which we support, on workplace health and disability in Europe.

The report finds that, compared to 14 other European countries, the UK is one of the worst performers 👇

[Institute for Employment Studies @EmploymtStudies]

📢New research! Our latest report for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, supported by @HealthFdn, reveals that the UK’s ill health ‘employment gap’ is among the widest in the EU. Read the report: https://t.co/rkYQmMTV8p 1/

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It highlights successful practice including more generous sick pay and intervening early to ensure work conditions don’t worsen health in the first place.

Commission Chair Sacha Romanovitch says there are lessons for the UK if we want to support more people to stay in work ⬇️

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How can we make sense of the opportunities and risks of #AI in health care?

We’ll be joined by @HetanShah to discuss what AI might mean for our health in our fifth #REALChallenge lecture.

Register now ⬇️
https://t.co/xC1EU5mqTD

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

We are looking for a Team Coordinator to join our Research team.

They'll provide timely and high-quality administrative support, including Executive Assistant support to our Assistant Director of Research.

Find out more and apply by 12 February ⬇️

https://t.co/cLtCnIaVi5

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📅 Join the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, which we support, and @EmploymtStudies for this webinar tomorrow.

Leading labour market and workplace experts from the UK and beyond will explore practical ways to improve workforce health.

Sign up ⬇️

https://t.co/yjfp6HNgiC

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NEW: Our latest analysis of workforce mental health trends suggests we need more understanding of the causes.

Peter Fonagy explores the crisis in young people’s mental health, including a ‘culture of safetyism’ and changing narratives.

Read more ⬇️

https://t.co/ei9GLjbFgv

[The Health Foundation @HealthFdn]

We're proud to support @Health_Equals and their campaign to shape a society where each of us has access to the building blocks of good health.

Explore Louis and Lorcan's story ⬇️

https://t.co/jDTOkAx0yB

[Health Equals @health_equals]

Meet Louis & Lorcan, two kids who share everything – except the same life expectancy. 🎥

Why? Because of things like income, air quality, and housing, where you’re born can cut your life short by up to 16 years.

Explore their story. 👉 https://t.co/QVpPOPdbTt

[THIS Institute @THIS_Institute]

Despite record numbers of appointments, patient satisfaction with access to NHS general practice is declining. We and @HealthFdn reviewed 40 years of interventions into a themed catalogue to help guide improvement efforts.

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We're looking for a Senior Economist to join our team aiming to improve health and reduce inequalities.

They'll lead a portfolio of analysis and research on factors affecting health, such as poverty and housing, and how health affects the economy ⬇️

https://t.co/R32D6sN6BO

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Our Director of Health, Jo Bibby, reflects on the achievements in 2024 of campaigning coalition @Health_Equals, which we support, particularly through the success of its #MakeHealthEqual campaign.

Read more from Jo ⬇️
https://t.co/6HgSJfupxv

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We’re celebrating our 50th episode of the Health Foundation’s monthly podcast with a look back at the most listened to episodes over the last four years.

Revisit our top five most popular podcasts ⬇️

https://t.co/M48Kwqsjnp