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Quick guide
Quality improvement made simple
Updated in 2021, this third edition outlines what you need to know about health care quality...
Data analysis
One year on: Three myths about COVID-19 that the data proved wrong
Three charts measuring 'years of life lost' that disprove three ‘myths’ that were prevalent at the...
Long read
Securing a positive health care technology legacy from COVID-19
About 21 mins to read
During the pandemic, the NHS has rolled out technologies at impressive speed. But what will need...
Long read
How transport offers a route to better health
About 21 mins to read
Transport affects the health of people across society, in multiple ways. Investing in transport is...
Long read
How can policymakers plan better for the long term?
About 15 mins to read
COVID-19 has illustrated why policymakers must prepare better for uncertainty. This long read...
Long read
Anchors in a storm
About 20 mins to read
COVID-19 has galvanised many institutions, including the NHS, into more purposefully influencing...
Long read
NHS reform
About 13 mins to read
Given plans for significant changes to NHS structures and legislation, our long read sets out five...
Long read
Better housing is crucial for our health and the COVID-19 recovery
About 27 mins to read
Housing problems such as overcrowding, poor quality and unaffordable homes are a threat to health....
Report
Public perceptions of health and social care in light of COVID-19 (November 2020)
Results from an Ipsos MORI survey commissioned by the Health Foundation between 13 and 24 November...
Report
Build Back Fairer: The COVID-19 Marmot Review
A new report by the Institute of Health Equity, commissioned by the Health Foundation as part of its...
Report
Building the NHS nursing workforce in England
The current shortfall of nurses represents a major long-term and growing problem for the NHS. This...
Briefing
The impact of Extensive Care Service and Enhanced Primary Care in Fylde Coast
This briefing explores IAUs evidence on how multidisciplinary teams may increase emergency hospital...
Quick guides
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Long reads
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Reports
Our latest reports present in-depth knowledge and ideas gained from our research, improvement programmes and other areas of work.

Journal articles
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