This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation looks at trends and policy options for addressing teenage obesity. This briefing from the UK think tank Social Market Foundation looks into the trends and policy options for addressing teenage obesity. The Government's ambitions for addressing childhood obesity aren't necessarily matched by its policies. In...

This report from UK think tank the Nuffield Trust looks at what the NHS can learn about digital health care from other European countries. The rapid increase in the use of technology during the Covid-19 pandemic shows that digital health technology will be a fundamental part of health system recovery and for preparing for the...

This report from UK think tank IPPR looks at reforming the NHS charging system. The system of charging migrants for healthcare in England has become increasingly stringent in recent years. Since the introduction of the new rules, there is a growing body of evidence highlighting their adverse impacts. Through interviews with people with direct experience...

This report from UK think tank the Nuffield Trust looks at representation of under-served groups at all levels of the health service. The vital work of the NHS would be impossible without the contribution of a broad range of people, and a diverse and inclusive workforce ensures better care for patients. Yet despite considerable efforts...

This report from UK think tank the Nuffield Trust looks at prisoners' access to hospital services and the impact of the pandemic. Many prisoners still struggle to access hospital services despite their significant health care needs and early data suggests the pandemic has worsened access further. In this report, we consider new evidence relating to...

This report from UK think tank IPPR provides a blueprint to make progress on health inequalities in England. Today, a child born in the most deprived part of the country can expect to die 10 years before a child born in the least deprived part of the country. They can expect to fall into poor...

This report from UK think tank the Nuffield Trust looks at the costs and benefits of recruiting nurses overseas. The recruitment of nurses from overseas is vital for securing the staff we need in order to meet ambitious national goals to expand the workforce - but what are the costs and benefits? This major new...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Progressive Policy looks at the levelling up outlook in adult social care reforms. This is CPP's fourth levelling up outlook tracking the country’s progress in reducing economic inequalities in the context of the ongoing crisis. We are using the latest official statistics and other reliable data...

This report from UK think tank IPPR looks at how to deliver on the promise of integration in health and care. Integration has been a policy objective in England for almost half a century. It is desirable because it promises to improve the quality of care for those who rely on multiple services and reduce...

This report from UK think tank the Centre for Policy Studies provides a new analysis of NHS integration in the Manchester area. In Greater Manchester, where integration is most advanced, results have been generally poor. In particular, despite a £450m cash injection, there has been a 65% increase in delayed transfers of care - the...