NHS and care services have been under huge pressure in recent years across the UK. Understanding how health systems in other high-income countries are managing similar pressures, from ageing societies to the impact of the pandemic, can provide useful context for policymakers.
The Health Foundation has funded comparative research and surveys, and conducted our own analyses of international data on a broad range of topics, including differences in how much countries spend on health care and variations in life expectancy. Although the data can never provide a complete picture of the complexities of health and care in other countries, here we show our work that helps shine a light on how the UK compares internationally.
At this event, there will be an opportunity to hear about the major challenges facing health systems internationally, learn about policy responses in other countries, and discuss what lessons they hol...
In the second of our interviews with leading pollsters, Rachel Wolf talks about what the rise of Reform UK in the polls could mean for the NHS.
In the first of our interviews with leading pollsters, Luke Tryl talks about public frustration and what it could mean for institutions like the NHS.
About 3 mins
We hear from colleagues from Norway, Spain, Estonia and England about how their health systems are approaching the deployment of AI.
When it comes to the national cancer plan for England, where should policymakers be focusing?
About 20 mins
The 2024 Commonwealth Fund survey of nearly 17,000 older adults across 10 countries, paints a mixed picture of health care in the UK.
About 9 mins
This analysis explains why current statutory sick pay reforms, though significant, do not go far enough and outlines a path to a better system.
About 5 mins
Considering the OECD’s new report looking at how health system features can influence performance, Hugh Alderwick urges caution with international comparisons.
About 5 mins
Ruth Thorlby on what the OECD’s Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report says about how the UK compares with European health systems.
About 3 mins
When it comes to putting health at the heart of government, Joe Farrington-Douglas explores the opportunities to learn from and close the gap with international peers.
