Research 12/09/2017Professor Chris Ham CBEHugh AlderwickNigel EdwardsSally Gainsbury
An independent analysis of the October 2016 STPs (completed in March 2017).
News and opinion 08/09/2017Candace Imison
When it comes to skill mix, Candace Imison says that different types of NHS staff working together can be a powerful combination.
News and opinion 31/08/2017
A new briefing by the Nuffield Trust reveals the true underlying state of the NHS’s finances today, and outlines prospects for the next three to four years.
Spotlight 30/08/2017
With the NHS finances under scrutiny and public sector austerity set to continue, we explore the big financial and funding issues facing the health service over the next few years.
News and opinion 29/08/2017Candace Imison
Candace Imison gives her perspective on a recent report from Getting It Right First Time, and argues that the focus on any savings from reducing unwarranted variation must not miss the more important gains – better patient outcomes.
News and opinion 07/08/2017Nigel Edwards
Long read: After a recent review of Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs) by London South Bank University, Nigel Edwards uses hospital data to take a closer look at the scale of the task they face in reducing the number of beds, and where they might concentrate their eff...
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 20/07/2017Nigel Edwards
While the NHS was recently judged again to be the best health care system from 11 different nations, Nigel Edwards reflects on why it doesn’t do quite so well on clinical outcomes.
News and opinion 12/07/2017Dr Charlotte Paddison
With public health and prevention in the news, Charlotte Paddison talks about the implications of getting it wrong and the importance of getting it right – for people’s health and for NHS finances.
Research 05/07/2017Mark DayanNigel Edwards
This report looks at Scotland’s unique health care system, and explores how other parts of the UK might be able to learn from it.