Indicator update 29/01/2020Jenny Davies
We’re monitoring changes in the safety of health and social care over time.
Report 04/12/2019Mark DayanBilly Palmer
Both Labour and the Conservatives have recognised the vital importance in this election of solving the staffing crisis that threatens the NHS and social care. But policies to end the current system of free movement from Europe after Brexit could cause a major slowdown in migration towards vital jobs...
Press release 04/12/2019
New figures reveal the true effect immigration has had on the expansion of the health and care workforce over the last 20 years.
Report 28/11/2019Natasha CurryNina HemmingsCamille OungEilís Keeble
Social care in England is at a crossroads. All three major political parties in the 2019 general election have recognised in their manifestos that the social care system is in need of change. So what needs to be done?
Press release 28/11/2019
New analysis by the Nuffield Trust reveals that up to 90,000 home care workers for the over 65s are needed immediately if the main parties' manifesto pledges to expand and reform social care are to be met.
Press release 14/10/2019
Professor John Appleby, Chief Economist at the Nuffield Trust responds to the social care announcement in the Queen's Speech 2019.
Report 11/09/2019Natasha CurryLaura SchlepperNina Hemmings
The current social care system in England is widely regarded as unfair, complex, confusing and failing to meet growing care needs in the population. Germany was in a similar situation 24 years ago, but successfully brought about far-reaching reform. As the UK government promises to fix our social ca...
Indicator update 23/08/2019Jessica Morris
In our latest indicator update we've looked at how patient experience of NHS and social care services has changed over time.
Blog post 15/08/2019Lucina Rolewicz
Following a recent survey of adult carers in England, Lucina Rolewicz examines what's behind the findings and argues what might help matters in future.
Briefing 24/07/2019
Why relying on individual funding options is unlikely to provide a viable basis for the social care system.