Billie Morgan
@billiedsm.bsky.social
Deputy Head of External Affairs at the Health Foundation.
Interested in public health, all things NHS, health inequalities,health innovation/tech and politics.
Very dyslexic with a serious news addiction.
My views my own and be prepared for typos.
Interested in public health, all things NHS, health inequalities,health innovation/tech and politics.
Very dyslexic with a serious news addiction.
My views my own and be prepared for typos.
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Billie Morgan
@billiedsm.bsky.social
· Nov 20
Hi everyone, (journalists and producers in particular), if you are looking to get in touch with the @healthfoundation.bsky.social press office, my DM’s are open.
Or you can email us on mediaoffice@health.org.uk
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Or you can email us on mediaoffice@health.org.uk
Looking forward to hearing from you!
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Flu admissions are rising earlier this year – currently three times higher than usual.
But levels are still considered low, as are Covid/RSV admissions. Increasing vaccination among NHS staff and vulnerable groups is key
See @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis on last winter: bit.ly/43HCO0h
But levels are still considered low, as are Covid/RSV admissions. Increasing vaccination among NHS staff and vulnerable groups is key
See @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis on last winter: bit.ly/43HCO0h
November 20, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Flu admissions are rising earlier this year – currently three times higher than usual.
But levels are still considered low, as are Covid/RSV admissions. Increasing vaccination among NHS staff and vulnerable groups is key
See @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis on last winter: bit.ly/43HCO0h
But levels are still considered low, as are Covid/RSV admissions. Increasing vaccination among NHS staff and vulnerable groups is key
See @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis on last winter: bit.ly/43HCO0h
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The #NHSProductivityCommission has published its first major report, setting out the scale of the productivity challenge within the NHS and highlighting key drivers for and barriers to improving productivity.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3WBvBef
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3WBvBef
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 PM
The #NHSProductivityCommission has published its first major report, setting out the scale of the productivity challenge within the NHS and highlighting key drivers for and barriers to improving productivity.
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3WBvBef
Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/3WBvBef
If you've heard about Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report this morning, you will be aware that a health crisis is currently hitting our labour market.
Read @swjatwell.bsky.social's thread breaking down our analysis of this report and the decisive action the government can take.
Read @swjatwell.bsky.social's thread breaking down our analysis of this report and the decisive action the government can take.
Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report out today.
It sets out a clear case for better workplace health support, and a call to action for employers to lead the charge.
V. important with over 4 million workers now with work-limiting health conditions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
It sets out a clear case for better workplace health support, and a call to action for employers to lead the charge.
V. important with over 4 million workers now with work-limiting health conditions
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Keep Britain Working Review: Final report
Keep Britain Working is an independent review of the role of employers in tackling health based economic inactivity and promoting healthy and inclusive workplaces.
www.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:35 AM
If you've heard about Charlie Mayfield's Keep Britain Working report this morning, you will be aware that a health crisis is currently hitting our labour market.
Read @swjatwell.bsky.social's thread breaking down our analysis of this report and the decisive action the government can take.
Read @swjatwell.bsky.social's thread breaking down our analysis of this report and the decisive action the government can take.
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NOW OPEN: The #NHSProductivityCommission Call for Evidence is a chance for you to share your ideas about how productivity could be improved across hospital care, primary care, community care and mental health.
More information and guidance for responding ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY
More information and guidance for responding ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY
October 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM
NOW OPEN: The #NHSProductivityCommission Call for Evidence is a chance for you to share your ideas about how productivity could be improved across hospital care, primary care, community care and mental health.
More information and guidance for responding ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY
More information and guidance for responding ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4oHG9UY
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Public trust in Labour as being the strongest party on the NHS is waning, with Reform only three percentage points behind, according to research shared with PolHome
It shows that the NHS is "wide open" as an issue, the Health Foundation think tank told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
It shows that the NHS is "wide open" as an issue, the Health Foundation think tank told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
The NHS Is Now 'Wide Open' As An Issue As Narrows Labour's Lead
Public trust in Labour as being the strongest party on the NHS is waning, with Reform UK only three percentage points behind, according to research...
www.politicshome.com
October 16, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Public trust in Labour as being the strongest party on the NHS is waning, with Reform only three percentage points behind, according to research shared with PolHome
It shows that the NHS is "wide open" as an issue, the Health Foundation think tank told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
It shows that the NHS is "wide open" as an issue, the Health Foundation think tank told @zoecrowther.bsky.social
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Will today's changes to the GP contract in England requiring online access all day mark the end of the '8am scramble' or the start of GP waiting lists and further dissatisfaction, on all sides?
I explore the issue in this @healthfoundation.bsky.social blog www.health.org.uk/features-and...
I explore the issue in this @healthfoundation.bsky.social blog www.health.org.uk/features-and...
www.health.org.uk
October 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Will today's changes to the GP contract in England requiring online access all day mark the end of the '8am scramble' or the start of GP waiting lists and further dissatisfaction, on all sides?
I explore the issue in this @healthfoundation.bsky.social blog www.health.org.uk/features-and...
I explore the issue in this @healthfoundation.bsky.social blog www.health.org.uk/features-and...
Great panel with @jenniferthf.bsky.social, discussing all things work and health. Stopping the flow of people that are falling out of the labor market, as individuals are 3x more likely to never come back is a recurring topic this evening. #Lab25
At our event Jennifer Dixon from @healthfoundation.bsky.social reflects on her experience on the Barnsley Commission that examined inactivity problems in the area. There was a particular job readiness challenge for young people post-pandemic…
September 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Great panel with @jenniferthf.bsky.social, discussing all things work and health. Stopping the flow of people that are falling out of the labor market, as individuals are 3x more likely to never come back is a recurring topic this evening. #Lab25
What are the public priorities for the NHS and social care? It’s quite a question. Today’s @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social event had an informed and engaging who made an attempt at answering it. #LPC2025
September 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
What are the public priorities for the NHS and social care? It’s quite a question. Today’s @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social event had an informed and engaging who made an attempt at answering it. #LPC2025
If you are heading to Labour Party Conference. Come on down and join us for our sessions!
📆Join us at Labour Party Conference #LPC25 this weekend to discuss:
• The public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, Sunday 16:00-17:00, Hilton Hotel
• How we can get Britain working with @resfoundation.bsky.social, Sunday 18:30-19:30, ACC Meeting Room 12
• The public’s priorities for the NHS and social care with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, Sunday 16:00-17:00, Hilton Hotel
• How we can get Britain working with @resfoundation.bsky.social, Sunday 18:30-19:30, ACC Meeting Room 12
September 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you are heading to Labour Party Conference. Come on down and join us for our sessions!
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Our latest survey completed with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social tracking the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care shows record low levels of public satisfaction have not resulted in a loss of faith in a universal, tax-funded health service.
Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/4nr5oua
Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/4nr5oua
September 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Our latest survey completed with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social tracking the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care shows record low levels of public satisfaction have not resulted in a loss of faith in a universal, tax-funded health service.
Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/4nr5oua
Read more 👇
https://bit.ly/4nr5oua
IYMI, there hasn't been much news... @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social came together to voice significant concerns about the government's prevention agenda. Our CEO's Jennifer and Sarah also set out the ways in which 'prevention revolution' is still possible. Take a look!
With the government's health mission missing in action, @jenniferthf.bsky.social & @thekingsfund.bsky.social Sarah Woolnough reflect on diluted ambitions & call for a prevention revolution
Read our full response⬇️
Read our full response⬇️
A prevention revolution – or another missed opportunity?
The UK’s health is in trouble, and it’s holding us back, write the chief executives of the Health Foundation and The King's Fund.
www.health.org.uk
September 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
IYMI, there hasn't been much news... @healthfoundation.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social came together to voice significant concerns about the government's prevention agenda. Our CEO's Jennifer and Sarah also set out the ways in which 'prevention revolution' is still possible. Take a look!
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🧵 As reported in @hsj.co.uk, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social recently sat down with two former Health Secretaries, Jeremy Hunt and Alan Milburn, to get their take on the government's 10-Year Health Plan ⬇️
bit.ly/4m4PAgf
bit.ly/4m4PAgf
NHS must be seen as just one part of health ‘ecosystem’, says Milburn
The "big change" ushered in by the 10-Year Health Plan will be to shift the view that healthcare in England is synonymous with "a single institution we happen to call the National Health Service", acc...
bit.ly
August 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
🧵 As reported in @hsj.co.uk, our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social recently sat down with two former Health Secretaries, Jeremy Hunt and Alan Milburn, to get their take on the government's 10-Year Health Plan ⬇️
bit.ly/4m4PAgf
bit.ly/4m4PAgf
The government's 10 year plan has lofty ambitions, our experts disucss what it takes to make them a reality this afternoon in a webinar chaired by Dr Rammya Mathew. Register now to take part!
WEBINAR: Join us tomorrow at 14.15 as our experts discuss what it will take to realise the government's ambition to transform the NHS, chaired by Dr Rammya Mathew.
Register now ⬇️
bit.ly/4fiy0TC
Register now ⬇️
bit.ly/4fiy0TC
August 7, 2025 at 9:39 AM
The government's 10 year plan has lofty ambitions, our experts disucss what it takes to make them a reality this afternoon in a webinar chaired by Dr Rammya Mathew. Register now to take part!
Immediately thought of @jim.londoncentric.media when I saw this.
July 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Immediately thought of @jim.londoncentric.media when I saw this.
Tech-optimism is very much a thing. But are we seeing it manifest in this governments 10 year plan for health? Go to our website to a read of Malte Gerholds assessments on this. And stay to have a look around the new look and feel of the @healthfoundation.bsky.social website!
The 10-Year Health Plan bets heavily on technology and AI helping to tackle pressures and improve care.
Malte Gerhold argues that, while optimism about tech in health care is welcome, we need a clearer vision and a more detailed, credible plan for service change⬇️
https://bit.ly/40lOTXm
Malte Gerhold argues that, while optimism about tech in health care is welcome, we need a clearer vision and a more detailed, credible plan for service change⬇️
https://bit.ly/40lOTXm
July 19, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Tech-optimism is very much a thing. But are we seeing it manifest in this governments 10 year plan for health? Go to our website to a read of Malte Gerholds assessments on this. And stay to have a look around the new look and feel of the @healthfoundation.bsky.social website!
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📬We’ve launched our new, redesigned newsletter.
Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.
Subscribe now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/44rF5xk
Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.
Subscribe now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/44rF5xk
July 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
📬We’ve launched our new, redesigned newsletter.
Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.
Subscribe now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/44rF5xk
Keep up to date on our latest reports, blogs, podcast episodes, events and more.
Subscribe now ⬇️
https://bit.ly/44rF5xk
The External Affairs Officer (Media Relations) position is now reopened following a technical error on the @healthfoundation.bsky.social hiring page and will be available until 23:00 tonight.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!
If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!
July 13, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The External Affairs Officer (Media Relations) position is now reopened following a technical error on the @healthfoundation.bsky.social hiring page and will be available until 23:00 tonight.
If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!
If you are interested in joining our dynamic and influential team, you still have time to apply!
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Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely.
Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.
Read more ⬇️
Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.
Read more ⬇️
Geographic inequalities in premature mortality
Our new analysis explores the role of socioeconomic factors and ethnicity in premature deaths across England and Wales.
bit.ly
July 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Where you live can double your risk of dying prematurely.
Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.
Read more ⬇️
Our new analysis with ONS reveals stark inequalities in premature deaths across England and Wales.
Read more ⬇️
The NHS 10 year plan has now been launch. You can hear our initial thoughts on the plan here or read the @healthfoundation.bsky.social
response in full.
response in full.
Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social and Director of Policy @hughalderwick.bsky.social reflect on the government's 10-Year Health Plan published today, including what it covers and what will be needed make it a reality.
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
July 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM
The NHS 10 year plan has now been launch. You can hear our initial thoughts on the plan here or read the @healthfoundation.bsky.social
response in full.
response in full.
Reposted by Billie Morgan
Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social and Director of Policy @hughalderwick.bsky.social reflect on the government's 10-Year Health Plan published today, including what it covers and what will be needed make it a reality.
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
July 3, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Our Chief Executive @jenniferthf.bsky.social and Director of Policy @hughalderwick.bsky.social reflect on the government's 10-Year Health Plan published today, including what it covers and what will be needed make it a reality.
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
Read more in our full response ⬇️
www.health.org.uk/press-office...
Today is the @healthfoundation.bsky.social Colleague Conference! We are kicking off the day with @jenniferthf.bsky.social hosting a panel looking forward to 2030 with @jillongovt.bsky.social, @richardstubbs.bsky.social and Dr Sandra Husbands.
June 24, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Today is the @healthfoundation.bsky.social Colleague Conference! We are kicking off the day with @jenniferthf.bsky.social hosting a panel looking forward to 2030 with @jillongovt.bsky.social, @richardstubbs.bsky.social and Dr Sandra Husbands.
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📊 Following the recent #SpendingReview, updated #REALCentre analysis of health care funding for England shows:
• How much has been committed.
• How it compares to historical levels.
• If it is enough to meet current pressures.
Read more ⬇️
• How much has been committed.
• How it compares to historical levels.
• If it is enough to meet current pressures.
Read more ⬇️
Health care funding
We share the latest health care funding figures for England, including how much has been committed and how it compares to historical levels.
bit.ly
June 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
📊 Following the recent #SpendingReview, updated #REALCentre analysis of health care funding for England shows:
• How much has been committed.
• How it compares to historical levels.
• If it is enough to meet current pressures.
Read more ⬇️
• How much has been committed.
• How it compares to historical levels.
• If it is enough to meet current pressures.
Read more ⬇️
Come join the team!
We're looking for a Head of External Affairs to lead our high-impact external affairs team and shape how we influence health and care policy.
Find out more and apply by 24 June, 23.45 ⬇
https://bit.ly/4kSbyCn
Find out more and apply by 24 June, 23.45 ⬇
https://bit.ly/4kSbyCn
June 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Come join the team!
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Cracking discussion at today's @instituteforgovernment.org.uk & @healthfoundation.bsky.social event on NHS productivity. Really thoughtful contributions from @hbuckingham.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social Caroline Clarke and Anita Charlesworth.
The video/audio is now up on our website:
The video/audio is now up on our website:
What can the government do to improve how the NHS spends money? | Institute for Government
An expert panel discussed how Wes Streeting can improve NHS productivity.
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Cracking discussion at today's @instituteforgovernment.org.uk & @healthfoundation.bsky.social event on NHS productivity. Really thoughtful contributions from @hbuckingham.bsky.social @rachelsylvester.bsky.social Caroline Clarke and Anita Charlesworth.
The video/audio is now up on our website:
The video/audio is now up on our website:
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The 2025 Spending Review is an opportunity for the Labour government to match its rhetoric on improving the nation’s health with the resources needed to make it a reality.
Read more in our full analysis 👇
www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Read more in our full analysis 👇
www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Spending Review 2025: priorities for health, the NHS and social care in England
Despite rising pressures on public finances, the Spending Review needs to lay the foundations for a healthier future.
www.health.org.uk
June 2, 2025 at 7:29 AM
The 2025 Spending Review is an opportunity for the Labour government to match its rhetoric on improving the nation’s health with the resources needed to make it a reality.
Read more in our full analysis 👇
www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Read more in our full analysis 👇
www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...