NEW: People eligible for NHS continuing health care (CHC) have a legal right to a personal health budget, but uptake remains low and it varies significantly across England. Rachel Hutchings says it raises important questions about how PHBs are used. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/wh...
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NEW: Writing in the @bmj.com, @natashacurry.bsky.social says it is in all our interests for Andy Burnham’s social care reforms to be successful. The PM has demonstrated he is aware of the urgency of the issue, but he will need to keep the public onside. www.bmj.com/content/394/...
In the @mirror.co.uk 🗞️ @sarahscobie.bsky.social reflects on our #QualityWatch analysis: "It's absolutely shocking that two fifths of the most elderly patients going into A&E are stuck waiting for over 12 hours, often in unsafe conditions, when they are already extremely unwell and vulnerable."
NEW: Elderly & frail patients are worst affected by the A&E crisis. New #QualityWatch findings show that 43% of over-80s wait more than 12 hours between arrival in A&E & admission to a ward – compared with 19% of 21-30-year-olds. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/lo...
@natashacurry.bsky.social says the PM is absolutely right to start a conversation about social care and to accelerate Baroness Casey's review of the system. Getting the public onside will be essential, as other countries show us that change is possible when reform gains public backing.
One in five women require emergency care in the year after giving birth 🚑 Our analysis of 1.6 million births in England reveals stark inequalities and shows why improving women's health means looking beyond maternity services alone. Follow the link to find out more ➡️ buff.ly/kfW13ED
A slow return to the dentist...🦷 During the pandemic, dental appointments dropped sharply. While children’s visits have largely recovered, adult's visits struggle to increase, with both groups remaining below recommended levels. Visit our #QualityWatch page to find out more here: buff.ly/mUXHai6
Andy Burnham has said that the #NHS will ‘collapse’ unless #SocialCare is reformed. Our Deputy Director of Policy and social care expert, @natashacurry.bsky.social says the case for fixing social care extends far beyond protecting the NHS. buff.ly/GbbYbDy
Is NHS waiting list progress real? Does the NHS have enough staff, or are they in the wrong places? Thea Stein and Leonora Merry explore these questions and other key tests for the new Health & Care Secretary in our latest blog. 👇
Burnham has promised to “take power out” of Downing Street and devolve more power to local areas. But how should the new Health Secretary navigate bringing the devolution agenda to the #NHS? Read our blog 👇
How do survival rates vary by cancer type? 📊 Our #QualityWatch indicator tracks survival rates for the most common cancers in England - the highest survival rates were seen for testicular cancer and the lowest for mesothelioma. For more information, follow the link below: buff.ly/n1veDQ0
How could reform of social care in England make means testing work better? 🏥 Our latest analysis provides insight into how 12 different countries approach eligibility and means testing for social care. So, how do other countries compare, and what is there to learn? Find out more ➡️ buff.ly/8C1lQAQ
NEW: Andy Burnham has signalled his intent on social care reform in England by saying he wants it to “operate on the NHS principle”. Natasha Curry sets out 4 vital questions for the PM if he wants to avoid repeating past failures on social care reform. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/th...
Waits in A&E post-pandemic 🚑 Our #QualityWatch analysis shows how trolley waits rose sharply during the pandemic, with peaks in waiting times every winter for the past four years. How have waiting times changed since COVID? Check the link below to find out: buff.ly/s4AYAWv
This week @markgdayan.bsky.social told the Telegraph that it’s "unlikely the increase in private healthcare is because people have more money in their pockets. The inability to get an NHS appointment is the most common reason to seek private care.” Read more 👇 www.telegraph.co.uk/gift/730add5...
NEW: With Yvette Cooper the new health and care secretary, @theasrstein.bsky.social & @leonoramerry.bsky.social argue she will need to be clear-eyed & honest about what is real progress in the NHS and what is not – with 6 tests in particular to look out for. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/tr...
“There is still a big question mark about what a National Care Service actually means... an administrative body or a new centrally run free-at-the-point-of-use structure similar to the NHS.” @camille-oung.bsky.social spoke to The Times about Burnham's care reform plans. 👇️ buff.ly/C3C4GAM
Our chief exec @theasrstein.bsky.social has commented on new PM Andy Burnham's remarks on social care reform, and reflected on the challenges ahead for the new Secretary of State, Yvette Cooper. Read Thea's view 👇
When considering social care reform, there is much to learn from how social care systems are organised around the world. @camille-oung.bsky.social explains how a comparison between England and New Zealand offers food for thought 👇
NEW: It's clear that devolution will be a key theme under Andy Burnham's leadership. As @markgdayan.bsky.social & @sjanereed.bsky.social argue, making the NHS part of that devolution agenda will not be easy for him & Yvette Cooper, but it’s not impossible. www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/news-item/ho...