“Nearly every available indicator shows that since 2021 we have experienced a once unthinkable level of medicines shortages again and again. The crisis jumps between products and conditions, with no sign of slowing down.” - Mark Dayan theguardian.com/society/articl…

🆕 BBC News (UK) investigates agency nurse spending.

'The amount some agencies are charging does seem extraordinary. I don't blame any NHS trust - you have a safety critical service you need to fill a shift for - what else are they going to do?' - Thea Stein
bbc.co.uk/news/health-68…

For a good primer on what #rapidevaluation is and how it is well suited to pressures times for the health service, read this piece by Chris Sherlaw Johnson and Naomi Fulop nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/fast…

We are getting ready to welcome analysts, service users, commissioners and decision makers for the sixth Rapid evaluation in health care conference with Nuffield Trust!

If you’re attending, please use #RapidEvaluation to share your reflections from the day.

The second in the Nuffield Trust series 'What health and care need from the next government' looks at adult social care.
It sets out the criteria the organisation believes would need to be met for getting #socialcare on the right footing.
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nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/what-…

What 8 things should the next government do for the #socialcare sector?

Our priorities are set out in this briefing, based in part on our research on countries like Germany and Japan which have carried out comprehensive and politically successful reforms. nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/what-…

How do #NHS planned treatment waiting times vary by specialty? 🏥

In January, no specialty met the target of 92% of patients waiting <18 weeks, but ear, nose and throat treatment performed worst.

Find out more about waiting lists via #QualityWatch : nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/treat…

We're hiring a new Research & Policy Team Assistant!

This role offers a unique chance to contribute to impactful projects in the health sector. Apply today 👇 #JobOpportunity #HealthPolicy nuffieldtrust.org.uk/job/research-p…

Many adult prisoners need help with daily tasks, and in some cases prison ‘buddies’ help others with things like cleaning cells and collecting meals.

Our #RSET team explored how these social care initiatives work and how they could be improved. 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=9szgil…

#SocialCare helps people live with dignity and independence but it's been left with insecure funding, variable access, catastrophic costs for those in need, and high staff turnover.

We set out a plan for getting the sector on the right footing. 👇 nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/what-…

What 5 things should the next government do to help the #NHS workforce? 👩‍⚕️

In this briefing, our workforce experts have set out what they think the priorities should be as we approach a #GeneralElection . nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/what-…

This short animation captures important findings from an evaluation led by colleagues at NIHR Research #RSET focusing on support systems in prison services - well worth a look!

A&E attendances for eating disorders skyrocketed during the pandemic, doubling for over-19s and nearly tripling for 0-18s. This decreased somewhat since 2021, but remains higher than before the pandemic. #MentalHealth

Find out more via #QualityWatch : nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/child…

It’s well known that diagnosis at an early stage of #cancer dramatically increases chances of survival, but the #NHS looks set to miss its target to have 75% of cancers diagnosed at an early stage by 2028.

Find out more: files.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch/c…

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There is still time to apply - but don’t leave it too long!

The second of our election briefings has been published today. This time we focus on social care. It's so important that the next government doesn't kick reform into the long grass and instead recognises social care as the essential pillar of our society and economy that it is.