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Joe Farrington-Douglas investigates the link between public spending, poverty, inequality and our health and asks whether the UK becoming more or less equal.
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Joe Farrington-Douglas investigates the link between public spending, poverty, inequality and our health and asks whether the UK becoming more or less equal.
What would it mean to switch the NHS to a social health insurance system? Ruth Thorlby looks at the policy choices that would have to be made – and the possible cost.
Toby Watt reflects on publication of the REAL Centre's landmark report on ageing and multimorbidity, and explains why resources like it should form part of long-term planning to reform, modernise and ...
Is technology to blame for the rise in teen depression? Dr Jean Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University, returns to explore the themes of her recent Health Foundation lecture.
Justine Karpusheff explores common themes emerging from Health Foundation-funded research.
Five key ways local government can ensure everyone has access to enough nutritious food, and reduce the negative impacts of food insecurity on mental and physical health.
Anita Charlesworth says we must plan properly for the future – so the NHS and its staff can continue to thrive for generations to come.
Anita Charlesworth describes the REAL Centre’s work to independently assess the projections modelling in the new NHS Long Term Workforce Plan.
Our Chief Executive sets out four key areas the political parties should focus on in thinking about the future of the health service.
We should remember the scale of Beveridge’s ambition, and that the NHS was always intended to be part of a broader system of support.
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