Research 04/04/2018Chris Sherlaw-JohnsonHelen CrumpNatasha CurryDr Charlotte PaddisonRob Meaker
The study indicates that providing residents of care homes with increased GP access and continuity of primary care more generally may help to reduce hospital admissions.
Research 27/03/2018Holly HolderStephanie KumpunenSophie Castle-ClarkeSilvia Lombardo
Given the national policy drive for better integrated care across sectors, what examples already exist of individual hospitals and social care providers working together to reduce delayed transfers of care, length of hospital stay and admissions for older people - and how successful are they?
Research 28/02/2018Ruth RobertsonJohn ApplebyHarry Evans
Nuffield Trust and The King's Fund present results and analysis from the annual British Social Attitudes survey. This year's results show a sharp, alarming drop in public satisfaction with the NHS.
News and opinion 12/02/2018John Appleby
While this winter has been particularly tough for the NHS, we’re not the only nation affected by it, as John Appleby reveals.
Research 24/12/2017Lucia KossarovaRonny CheungDougal HargreavesEilís Keeble
Does a child's socioeconomic background affect rates of admissions to hospital for common conditions such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy?
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.
Research 16/12/2016John Appleby
Kicking off a new data series on winter pressures, John Appleby presents the findings of a new analysis of bed occupancy levels from NHS England situation reports for last winter. The analysis suggests that the NHS could be on track for a very difficult winter this year.
Research 07/08/2014
This paper provides an overview of the international evidence on how to improve productive efficiency in secondary care settings.