Following the abolishment of Healthwatch, we explore what must be considered when designing what comes next for patient voice ...

In a rapidly changing landscape, does the health and care system have the analytical capability it needs – and a plan to ...

The evidence is mounting that social prescribing is an effective way to help people with a diverse range of issues.

This report explores public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2025. 26% of British adults were satisfied with how ...

‘Previous experience shows that a focus on cutting costs makes collaboration – key to strategic commissioning – harder’ Lillie Wenzel It appears that ICBs’ role as commissioners will be the main ...

This was originally published on 29 October 2025. It was updated 2 April 2026 following the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework. The government has put a ‘neighbourhood health service’ ...

Robert Francis’s report into the failings at the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust was published in February 2013. Since then, issues of patient safety, quality of care, and leadership have been in ...

District nursing services play an important role in helping people to maintain their independence by supporting them to manage long-term conditions and treating acute illnesses – and demand for such ...

Please note this will be the only cohort for 2026. There are a few bursary places available for 3rd sector leaders on the 2026 programme. Please contact Megan Wilson for a form and further details.

Why we did this research During the Covid-19 pandemic, there was a huge augmentation and expansion of community champions programmes in England, enabled by the availability of national funding. This ...

People who sleep rough have some of the worst health outcomes in England. We explore how four local areas are delivering effective health and care services to people sleeping rough and what other ...

What we did We wanted to understand the development of ICSs through the eyes of people involved in the workforce agenda, exploring the successes and challenges they have encountered in attempting to ...