Presentation 28/02/2019
Press release 04/10/2018
Encouraging groups of clinicians to pool their capacity at the hospital ‘front door’ could help solve chronic workforce shortages and spiralling costs.
Report 04/10/2018Louella VaughanNigel EdwardsCandace ImisonBen Collins
Smaller hospitals are struggling with workforce shortages, spiralling costs and increasingly complex models of care for acutely ill patients. This major new report outlines a set of radical new approaches for running acute medical services in these institutions and suggests we should avoid assuming...
Research 06/09/2018Dr Elizabeth FisherEilís KeebleJoshua Kraindler
The Nuffield Trust has developed a tool to help providers and commissioners of care in England assess the needs of frail older people being cared for in hospital.
Press release 09/08/2018
This summer’s heatwave has caused severe strain on the NHS with significant spikes in A&E attendances and admissions.
Blog post 19/06/2018Helen Buckingham
As we publish our new report, Helen Buckingham looks at some of the main challenges and opportunities around developing robust estates strategies – and issues a reminder that they must revolve around people.
Report 19/06/2018Helen BuckinghamSarah HarveyLaurie McMahon
A report based on our learning from the past year on developing effective estates strategies in the NHS – including practical suggestions for national bodies, local systems and third party advisors.
Blog post 24/05/2018Dr Elizabeth FisherLeonora Merry
Long read: Whether the recent winter was the worst ever for the NHS in England has been asked a lot. Liz Fisher and Leonora Merry explore further.
Press release 04/04/2018
Briefing shows hospitals in England have been opening an average of 5-and-a-half extra hospitals’ worth of beds every day this winter.
Blog post 27/03/2018Stephanie Kumpunen
Alongside our new report today, Stephanie Kumpunen looks at what lessons can be learned from local areas to help more effective collaboration between health and social care.