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We’re joined by Lawrence Tallon, CEO of MHRA and founding member of the Commission on Regulation of AI in Healthcare, alongside our Chief Executive, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​.

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PODCAST: The upcoming national cancer plan – and lessons from Denmark When it comes to the national cancer plan for England, where should policymakers be focusing?

PODCAST: Ahead of the new national cancer plan for England, what can policymakers learn from Denmark’s progress?

@michellecruk.bsky.social​ and Jesper Fisker join @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ to discuss.

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Where does this leave us? The NHS funding model is under the microscope – political parties may go into the next election arguing for a new one. There is no silver bullet; better to focus on improving services within the current model which is relatively cheap by western European standards.

Fifth, what do the public think? Despite the NHS’s challenges, our polling (and others too) shows that the public remains overwhelmingly supportive of the NHS funding model – mainly tax funded and free at the point of use. www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Fourth, health systems across Europe face shared pressures like ageing populations, rising costs, prices. Countries with social insurance models are grappling with these issues too. The UK still spends less per head than many other countries and keeps costs down. www.health.org.uk/features-and...

Third, Sajid highlighted other countries, eg Australia and Singapore, which fund healthcare in different ways. Looking abroad for lessons can be useful, but has to be done with real care because context matters in health care (as set out in this briefing). www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Second, we commissioned the OECD to explore the design and performance of different countries’ health systems. That work looked at health systems – tax funded and social insurance – and found that no type consistently outperformed others. www.health.org.uk/features-and...

First, across a number of European countries, distinctions between tax and social insurance models are blurring over time, and there’s no clear relationship between the model of funding used and the amounts of £ spent on healthcare. www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

First, across a number of European countries, distinctions between tax and social insurance models are blurring over time, and there’s no clear relationship between the model of funding used and the amounts of £ spent on healthcare. www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...

Sajid isn’t alone: a range of voices have put forward similar arguments recently. What does the evidence say about the pros and cons of a different funding model for the NHS? A few points from the Health Foundation’s recent analysis:

🧵 In our latest podcast, Sajid Javid – former health & care secretary – spoke about the NHS funding model. Sajid thinks the NHS is at a crossroads and that the funding model needs to change, likely shifting to a social insurance system, to manage rising demand. www.health.org.uk/features-and...

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Alan Milburn on NHS reform ….catch the Health Foundation’s latest podcast www.health.org.uk/features-and...

And..the UK spends per capita less on health care than Netherlands Germany France Switzerland ..not more - our analysis pictured in the FT

My take on last week’s NHS 10 year plan www.health.org.uk/features-and...

Our quick take on the NHS 10 year plan bsky.app/profile/heal...

'The missing link in today’s Spending Review is a comprehensive long-term strategy to improve the nation’s health and tackle inequalities.' Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive at the Health Foundation

Responding to the government’s first multi-year #SpendingReview today, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social says that while a real terms funding increase of 3% a year is a good settlement for the NHS, the government’s health mission is missing in action.

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Have you listened to our latest podcast?

@jenniferthf.bsky.social speaks to Richard Meddings on all things NHSE, abolition and his time there.

If you have some time, take a listen today!

How health inequality in the UK maps on to political upheaval

E.P.A. Set to Cancel Grants Aimed at Protecting Children From Toxic Chemicals The cancellations, set to apply to pending and active grants, also affect research into “forever chemicals” contaminating the food supply.

Reember our recent podcast about the health impacts of living in a chemical soup? www.health.org.uk/features-and....
Well guess what… funding for research under threat ad our guest quoted here www.nytimes.com/2025/04/21/c...

The health mission unpacked – with Hannah White and Jo Bibby How is progress on the government’s health mission?

PODCAST: After 9 months of Labour in office, @jobibby.bsky.social and @drhannahwhite.bsky.social join @jenniferthf.bsky.social to assess progress on the health mission.

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Opinion | What Is Actually the Point of Treating the N.I.H. Like This? Efficiency is not being enhanced, nor is waste being eliminated at the N.I.H. Scientists are just left to wonder: Why?

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Taking a chainsaw to NHS England is not the sign of a healthy state Yes, NHS England needed to improve. But this wasn't the way to go about it.

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The Briefing Room - What's the government trying to do to the NHS? - BBC Sounds What are the government's plans for reforming the NHS?

What is the government doing with the NHS? Siva Carol and I explore - out today www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Action for healthier working lives The Commission for Healthier Working Lives’ final report sets out the need for a new approach to work and health, outlining seven key recommendations to lay the foundation for sustained long-term…

📣 NEW: Final report by our Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives.

The Commissioners say government and employers must act early when health issues arise – not wait until people have already left work ⬇️

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The Health Foundation podcast Politics Podcast · 52 Episodes · Monthly

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The chemical soup we are all living in - and how to protect our health?

The NHS is not uniquely stressed

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Hype, hallucination, hope – what might AI mean for our health? In our fifth REAL Challenge annual lecture, Hetan Shah will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. He will explore how policymakers can navigate the hype and critically…

With all the excitement around #AI, what might it mean for our health?

In our fifth #REALChallenge lecture, @hetanshah.bsky.social will warn of the risk of rushing breathlessly to unleash technology. Chaired by Anita Charlesworth. #AIHealthcare

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Nineteen health leaders selected for Sciana Network’s seventh cohort Sciana: The Health Leaders Network have selected 19 new members to join its seventh cohort.

Delighted to announce our next Sciana cohort of health leaders from Germany, Switzerland and the UK starting the programme in Salzburg in May. Congratulations all www.health.org.uk/news-and-com...