Publications

Strengthening the social contract of vaccination

Strengthening the social contract that underpins vaccination could have a profound impact on the sustainability of the NHS, writes Matthew Taylor.

2 February 2024

Steve Russell: Vaccination should be more present in national discourse

Steve Russell on the vaccination strategy, improving access and how integrated care systems can shift the dial.

31 January 2024

Can we make direct comparisons between the NHS in England and Wales?

Data is drawn upon to make performance comparisons, but other factors must be borne in mind for an accurate picture.

19 January 2024

How the NHS can better engage with citizens and communities

Five guests share their views on changing the relationship between the NHS, citizens and communities.

17 January 2024

Join the Health and Care Women Leaders Network fireside chats

This series of fireside chats explores the experiences of healthcare leaders, offering insightful perspectives on navigating your leadership journey.

12 January 2024

Increased CQC fees for ICBs threaten drive to improve care

To ensure system assessments add value and help improve care quality, the CQC should rethink the assessment process and consider two alternatives.

22 December 2023

What do the early emergency care sitreps tell us about this winter?

Analysis of winter 2023's emergency care sitreps and the implications for the rest of the winter.

19 December 2023

Alleviating winter pressures: how digital is supporting system flow

An in-depth look at how NHS Gloucestershire is using digital ways of working and data to improve patient flow and alleviate winter pressures.

15 December 2023

Dr Jane Padmore: The joy and fulfilment of working for people with a learning disability

Dr Jane Padmore on learning disabilities, inequalities, autism and neurodiversity.

13 December 2023

Would charging patients for missed appointments help fund the NHS?

Would charging £10 for missed appointments help or hinder the NHS and the people it's here to serve?

8 December 2023

Is immigration harming the NHS?

The NHS workforce come from overseas as well as the UK. Is that a bad thing?

8 December 2023

Are A&E waiting times bad because too many people are going there who don’t need to?

A&E departments are undoubtedly under great pressure. Is it simply down to who's going or are there wider problems?

8 December 2023