News and opinion 17/10/2017Prof. Deirdre HeenanJohn Appleby
Deirdre Heenan and John Appleby look back at reviews of the health and care system in Northern Ireland, the need for reform and what it means for patients, and where we are now.
News and opinion 16/10/2017Sophie Castle-Clarke
With an increase in online health care providers, Sophie Castle-Clarke discusses some of the problems it presents, the safeguarding measures already in place, and what should happen next.
News and opinion 10/10/2017
John Appleby responds to the Care Quality Commission’s State of Care report for 2016/17 on behalf of the Nuffield Trust.
News and opinion 28/07/2017Helen Buckingham
Helen Buckingham takes a measured approach to NHS estates, and explains why the NHS finds it such a difficult issue. She looks at the importance of getting it right for patient care, the potential for developing smart local solutions, and invites others to be involved in our work on it.
News and opinion 05/07/2017Dr David Steel OBE
In this comment piece, Dr David Steel, former chief executive of Quality Improvement Scotland, welcomes the Nuffield’s new report on learning from Scotland’s NHS, and gives his take on why it’s worth looking north of the border.
Research 01/03/2017Candace ImisonNatasha CurryHolly HolderSophie Castle-ClarkeDr Danielle NimmonsJohn ApplebyRuth ThorlbySilvia Lombardo
This research draws on an extensive literature review to assess the realism of the narrative that moving care out of hospital will save money. It explores five key areas: elective care, urgent and emergency care, admission avoidance and easier discharge, at risk populations, and self-care.