AI in the NHS 2026
At our third annual AI event, we will bring together senior leaders from across health care, policy, research and industry to explore how the NHS can safely, effectively and equitably implement A...
Technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and data Discover our work on technology and data’s role in health and care services
How can AI, digital technology and data fulfil their potential in health and care?
Our work focuses on supporting innovation and exploring how the latest technology can improve quality, efficiency and patient experience, and enable services to meet challenges now and in the future.
Analysis of the relationship between adoption of OPTICA and delayed discharge from hospital
The Health Foundation publishes a descriptive analysis of the relationship between adoption of OPTICA and delayed discharge from hospital.
The 10-Year Health Plan a year on: perspectives from three NHS leaders – with Birju Bartoli, Paul Dinkin and Amanda Sullivan
Three NHS leaders reflect on progress delivering the 10-year plan a year after its launch.
AI rollout marks positive step forward, but risks remain without long term strategy
The Health Foundation responds to NHS England's July 2026 plan to roll out AI tools.
Health Services Research UK Conference 2026
The Health Foundation is supporting HSR UK’s 19th annual conference on 30 June - 1 July 2026, contributing to several sessions over the two days.
Failure demand: the hidden work holding back NHS productivity
- Blog
About 5 mins
A new report by the Strategy Unit shows how understanding failure demand can help shape action to improve productivity.
NHS ConfedExpo 2026
The Health Foundation exhibited at NHS ConfedExpo in Manchester Central, at stand E60 on 10–11 June 2026.
Breaking down the Health Bill – with Clare Gerada and Nicholas Timmins
We take a closer look at what’s in the Heath Bill and assess what it really means for patients and the public.
Four questions for the single patient record
- Blog
About 5 mins
With little detail available on how the single patient record will look and work in practice, Alex Lawrence shares four questions government will need to answer to build trust in the proposals.
Making AI in health care safe: the story so far – with Ricardo Baptista Leite and Alastair Denniston
How can we ensure AI tools work safely in real-life health care settings?
