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Tackling the inverse care law
Without deliberate policy action, inequities in the availability of high-quality general practice in England are likely to continue growing, holding back efforts to 'level up' the country.
Primary care Primary care is usually the first point of contact for people when they need health advice or treatment
It’s the first stop for symptoms that are new or for concerns about physical or mental health. It is provided by GPs and other health care professionals (such as practice nurses, pharmacists, opticians and dentists).
Our recent work and content on this topic is listed below.
Sutton Virtual Community
This project will involve developing a virtual space that can empower people who are lonely, create peer support networks and enable social interaction.
Despite progress, still a mountain to climb on waiting lists
Tim Gardner comments on the publication of the NHS monthly performance statistics.
General practice tracker
Our GP tracker monitors selected NHS data on general practice appointments and workforce in England.
Rethinking access to general practice: it’s not all about supply
We’re working with THIS Institute to build a more holistic understanding of the challenges patients face in accessing GP services.
Slow progress to reduce waiting lists amid tough winter and overstretched A&E
Tim Gardner comments on the publication of the NHS monthly performance statistics.
Health in 2040: what’s in store for primary care?
Claire Fuller, National Primary Care Medical Director, reflects on what people living with increasing ill health mean will mean for future primary care services.
Primary care in poorer areas ‘missing out’ on vital funding, according to new Health Foundation report
Our new report suggets that primary care in poorer areas are ‘missing out’ on vital funding.
Learning and improving across systems
Matthew Taylor and Penny Pereira highlight a new partnership between NHS Confederation, the Health Foundation and the Q community to support health and care systems across the UK.
Doing more for less?
Our report explores the experience of primary care networks in socioeconomically deprived areas of England.
Continuity of care and consultation mode in general practice: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study using patient-level and practice-level data from before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in England
Providing evidence and analysis to improve health and care policy.
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We look for talented and passionate individuals as everyone at the Health Foundation has an important role to play.
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Q is an initiative connecting people with improvement expertise across the UK.
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