Current opportunities
Invitation to tender: Trends in health and care supply
We are seeking a supplier to work with us to analyse changes in the configuration, volume and mix of health and care services in England. Apply by Wednesday 7 June 2023
ITT: Evaluation of the tech-enabled care programme
We are seeking a supplier to undertake an evaluation of our tech-enabled care programme. Apply by Wednesday 7 June 2023
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Local government has a critical role to play in locally led action to create healthy places and improve people’s health. At the Health Foundation we are determined to help. If you’re interested, sign up for our local government round-up and we’ll stay in touch. Register here
2024–25 Harkness Fellowship information session
The Harkness Fellowship is a unique opportunity to spend a fully funded year in the United States conducting internationally comparative research, honing your leadership skills, and building a robust network for ongoing exchange and collaboration. Harkness Fellows are mid-career professionals representing a wide range of backgrounds. To find out more about this opportunity join The Commonwealth Fund’s virtual information session on May 10th at 18:00 BST. Register here
Blogs
What does all the recent turmoil mean for the current status and future prospects of the health service?
Anita Charlesworth reflects on the challenges still facing the health service and rounds up the REAL Centre's recent work. Read here
Publications and long reads
Health Equals: How does the money in our pockets shape our health
Health Equals is the UK's campaign for improving health opportunities. This explainer looks at the ways in which the money in our pockets shapes our physical and mental health, and what we can do about it. Read here
Understanding unpaid carers and their access to support
The Networked Data Lab, working with four partners, is using novel data linkages to improve the quality of data on unpaid carers. Read their findings so far
Five principles for implementing the NHS Impact approach to improvement in England
To support the implementation of the new NHS Impact approach to improvement, this long read sets out five guiding principles and some recommendations. Read more
News
Retaining NHS nurses: what do trends in staff turnover tell us?
The REAL Centre analyse trends in staff turnover for NHS nurses in England, highlighting the need for integrated and holistic workforce planning. Read more
Health Foundation response to social care plan
Our response to the publication by the Department for Health and Social Care of Next steps: putting people at the heart of care. Read more
NHS figures show health service under considerable strain
Health Foundation response to the latest NHS monthly performance statistics. Read more
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