Blog post 02/08/2021Natasha CurryLaura Schlepper
Debate over social care reform in England continues to focus on funding, with the recent suggestion of a rise in national insurance contributions the latest to seemingly become politically difficult. So is a solution to this thorny issue impossible? Natasha Curry and Laura Schlepper argue that count...
Blog post 30/07/2021Dan WellingsJohn Appleby
The British Social Attitudes survey has provided years of insight into public perceptions of the NHS. In 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, the survey asked only one question about health and care issues. Here, Dan Wellings and John Appleby share the data collected.
Indicator 29/07/2021
We look at the rate of hospital admissions as a result of self-harm in children and young people.
Indicator update 29/07/2021Jenny Davies
We’re monitoring trends in the quality of care for children and young people.
Indicator 29/07/2021
How has the percentage of women who smoke during pregnancy changed over time?
Indicator 29/07/2021
This indicator compares the proportion of low birth weight babies across different countries.
Indicator 29/07/2021
This indicator looks at vaccination coverage for children and mothers in the UK and internationally.
Indicator 29/07/2021
We examine whether patients with diabetes receive the recommended care and treatment.
Indicator 29/07/2021
We look at how many mothers initiate breastfeeding and how many infants continue to be breastfed six to eight weeks later.