Explaining the wider determinants of health in the UK
This report outlines an evidence-based framing strategy for building greater support for action to address the wider determinants of health.
Read nowInternational comparisons of life expectancy
Our analysis shows that life expectancy for women living in the poorest 10% of areas in England is lower than the overall average life expectancy in any OECD country, except for Mexico.
Read moreHealth and care for older adults during the pandemic
The Commonwealth Fund surveyed older adults across 11 countries about their health and health care mid-pandemic. We report the findings from a UK perspective.
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Evidence hub: What drives health inequalities?
Data and insight highlighting how the circumstances in which we live shape our opportunities for...
Podcast
Will the rising cost of living be paid for by our health? – with Dame Clare Moriarty and Bim Afolami MP
Episode 19. Will the rising cost of living be paid for by our health? And what more should...
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A matter of life and death
An evidence-based framing strategy for shifting understanding and building greater support for...
Briefing
Access to and delivery of general practice services
This briefing from the Impact Analytics Unit examined data from 146 GP practices in England using...
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Inaction on cost of living suggests government hasn’t grasped that health and wealth are intertwined
Health Foundation response to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) survey highlighting the impact...
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Continued pressure on emergency services not safe or sustainable
Health Foundation response to the NHS England monthly performance statistics.
Blog
Data-driven tools in health and care
Ellen Coughlan reflects on a recent workshop, exploring key questions about how to develop...
Press release
Government must go further to level up the health recovery
Health Foundation response to the Queen’s Speech 2022.
Blog
Context matters: what’s needed for young people’s mental health?
Martina Kane reflects on varied Health Foundation work to better understand and support young...
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Health and care for older adults during the pandemic
Between March and June 2021, The Commonwealth Fund surveyed older adults across 11 countries about...
Press release
Health and Care Act passes but leaves unfinished business for the NHS and social care
Health Foundation respond to Health and Care Act receiving Royal Assent
Newsletter feature
How to tell a more powerful story about health
We summarise six practical recommendations for how health communicators can build public...
Newsletter feature
10 contextual factors the COVID-19 inquiry will need to consider
Nothing happens in isolation. Different factors created the UK context for COVID-19, and shaped and...
Newsletter blog
How might changing public attitudes influence government policy on health?
How will falling levels of public satisfaction with the NHS affect debate about NHS reform? Hugh...
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Dr Jennifer Dixon appointed to UK Health Security Agency board
Dr Jennifer Dixon, Chief Executive of the Health Foundation, has been appointed as a Non-Executive...
Press release
The best road to improving our health system is to invest in the model we have
Health Foundation response to Civitas International Health Care Outcomes Index 2022.
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Webinar: Closing the gap – launching an independent review on health inequalities in Scotland
This event explored the aims of the Health Foundation’s independent review of health and health...
