Pete Stilwell
@pstilwell.bsky.social
Assistant Director of Communications @healthdn. All things health and care policy. LFC fan.
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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
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Polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social shows how progress on NHS could be pivotal in shaping future political fortunes. Kate Duxbury and @pstilwell.bsky.social set out core concerns among voters, drawing on polling and themes we heard at our party conference panel events⬇️
https://bit.ly/47qtpfz
https://bit.ly/47qtpfz
October 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Polling from @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social shows how progress on NHS could be pivotal in shaping future political fortunes. Kate Duxbury and @pstilwell.bsky.social set out core concerns among voters, drawing on polling and themes we heard at our party conference panel events⬇️
https://bit.ly/47qtpfz
https://bit.ly/47qtpfz
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🧵 In our latest podcast, Sajid Javid – former health & care secretary – spoke about the NHS funding model. Sajid thinks the NHS is at a crossroads and that the funding model needs to change, likely shifting to a social insurance system, to manage rising demand. www.health.org.uk/features-and...
www.health.org.uk
September 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🧵 In our latest podcast, Sajid Javid – former health & care secretary – spoke about the NHS funding model. Sajid thinks the NHS is at a crossroads and that the funding model needs to change, likely shifting to a social insurance system, to manage rising demand. www.health.org.uk/features-and...
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At the end of July, the government said that it had delivered 4.6 million extra appointments since it came to power, more than double its manifesto pledge of 2 million.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Millions more appointments as more than 2,000 extra GPs recruited
Boost is part of Plan for Change to rebuild the NHS by shifting healthcare from hospitals into the community and ending the 8am scramble.
www.gov.uk
August 11, 2025 at 7:17 AM
At the end of July, the government said that it had delivered 4.6 million extra appointments since it came to power, more than double its manifesto pledge of 2 million.
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Policy exchange, backed by Sajid Javid, think we need to switch the NHS funding model to social insurance, and introduce new charges for NHS services, like to see a GP
policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
These are not new ideas, but they are bad ideas
A thread with some evidence
policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
These are not new ideas, but they are bad ideas
A thread with some evidence
The NHS – a Suitable Case for Treatment? - Policy Exchange
Download Publication Online Reader ‘The NHS – a Suitable Case for Treatment?’ makes the case that the NHS is not fit for purpose and is in urgent need of reform.The report finds that NHS performance r...
policyexchange.org.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Policy exchange, backed by Sajid Javid, think we need to switch the NHS funding model to social insurance, and introduce new charges for NHS services, like to see a GP
policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
These are not new ideas, but they are bad ideas
A thread with some evidence
policyexchange.org.uk/publication/...
These are not new ideas, but they are bad ideas
A thread with some evidence
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NEW: Report analysing levels of poverty among the UK residential care workforce and the impact of raising the wage floor in social care.
See headline findings below and read the full analysis ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
See headline findings below and read the full analysis ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
July 17, 2025 at 9:15 AM
NEW: Report analysing levels of poverty among the UK residential care workforce and the impact of raising the wage floor in social care.
See headline findings below and read the full analysis ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
See headline findings below and read the full analysis ⬇️
https://bit.ly/4lSiik2
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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...
Insightful thread from @charlestallack.bsky.social on the trajectory of the waiting list. In short, government is set to be on track to achieve its 18 week target by the end of the parliament. BUT lots of caveats remain including how referral rates change in the coming years. 👇
The Labour government’s most prominent commitment on health is to get waiting times back to 18 weeks by the end of the Parliament. Are they on track? We looked at this for last night’s Peston show youtu.be/yc-9Psk3gk8?... 🧵
PESTON LIVE - 02/07/2025
YouTube video by Peston
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Insightful thread from @charlestallack.bsky.social on the trajectory of the waiting list. In short, government is set to be on track to achieve its 18 week target by the end of the parliament. BUT lots of caveats remain including how referral rates change in the coming years. 👇
It’s a critical time to be shaping the future of health policy. This job puts you right at the heart of the Health Foundation’s influencing work. Get involved.
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 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
It’s a critical time to be shaping the future of health policy. This job puts you right at the heart of the Health Foundation’s influencing work. Get involved.
Excited to be advertising for a new Head of External Affairs at the Health Foundation. Top job, top team. Please share with your networks.
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 4:16 PM
Excited to be advertising for a new Head of External Affairs at the Health Foundation. Top job, top team. Please share with your networks.
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On 16 March, DHSC announced “crack teams” of top clinicians working in 20 trusts had reduced the waiting list by 130% more than in trusts elsewhere. As a result, the scheme (called FF20 – Further Faster 20), is being rolled out across the country.
The claim examined🧵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The claim examined🧵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Crack teams get patients off waiting lists at twice the speed
Sending top doctors into areas of highest economic inactivity is busting through the backlog.
www.gov.uk
April 16, 2025 at 6:45 AM
On 16 March, DHSC announced “crack teams” of top clinicians working in 20 trusts had reduced the waiting list by 130% more than in trusts elsewhere. As a result, the scheme (called FF20 – Further Faster 20), is being rolled out across the country.
The claim examined🧵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
The claim examined🧵
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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The government is right to say that the challenges facing the health service require a long-term plan. But there is little clarity over how its 10-year strategy will work in practice
writes the @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Phoebe Dunn
writes the @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Phoebe Dunn
There are major questions facing the NHS 10 year plan
The government is right to say that the challenges facing the health service require a long-term plan. But there is little clarity over how it will...
www.politicshome.com
April 16, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The government is right to say that the challenges facing the health service require a long-term plan. But there is little clarity over how its 10-year strategy will work in practice
writes the @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Phoebe Dunn
writes the @healthfoundation.bsky.social's Phoebe Dunn
Worth a read of @hughalderwick.bsky.social's thoughts on the NHSE abolition...and the risks.
This morning on Today, #BBCRadio4 reported on our views on government abolishing NHS England
Here's the long version of what we think @bmj.com : www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Brief thread here with some key points:
Here's the long version of what we think @bmj.com : www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Brief thread here with some key points:
Labour government scraps NHS England
Performative politics that will disrupt the health service when patients most need it
On 13 March, the UK prime minister announced that the Labour government will scrap NHS England—the national body ...
www.bmj.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Worth a read of @hughalderwick.bsky.social's thoughts on the NHSE abolition...and the risks.
@healthfoundation.bsky.social HF CEO Jennifer Dixon and Minister Stephen Timms set out the scale of the working age health challenge at the launch of new report from our commission on #healthierworkinglives
March 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
@healthfoundation.bsky.social HF CEO Jennifer Dixon and Minister Stephen Timms set out the scale of the working age health challenge at the launch of new report from our commission on #healthierworkinglives
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NEW: Latest survey with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social of the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care, and first under the new Labour government, shows making it easier to get appointments at GP practices has risen to the top of the public’s priorities for the NHS.
Full findings 👇
buff.ly/43auwOQ
Full findings 👇
buff.ly/43auwOQ
Things can only get better?
What does the public make of the new government’s early agenda for the NHS and social care? Have perceptions and expectations of NHS and care services changed? This analysis presents findings from the...
buff.ly
February 25, 2025 at 8:21 AM
NEW: Latest survey with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social of the UK public’s views on the NHS and social care, and first under the new Labour government, shows making it easier to get appointments at GP practices has risen to the top of the public’s priorities for the NHS.
Full findings 👇
buff.ly/43auwOQ
Full findings 👇
buff.ly/43auwOQ
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We’re proud to launch the NHS Productivity Commission.
Drawing on lessons from the NHS, the wider economy, and international health systems, the Commission will focus on developing solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.
Learn more ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3CrLmhm
Drawing on lessons from the NHS, the wider economy, and international health systems, the Commission will focus on developing solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.
Learn more ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3CrLmhm
NHS Productivity Commission
The NHS Productivity Commission aims to provide evidence and solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.
buff.ly
January 31, 2025 at 10:38 AM
We’re proud to launch the NHS Productivity Commission.
Drawing on lessons from the NHS, the wider economy, and international health systems, the Commission will focus on developing solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.
Learn more ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3CrLmhm
Drawing on lessons from the NHS, the wider economy, and international health systems, the Commission will focus on developing solutions to boost NHS productivity over the next decade.
Learn more ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3CrLmhm
New Blog from Ruth Thorlby @healthfoundation.bsky.social. NHS problems are not unique to the UK...shared challenges all across Europe. www.health.org.uk/features-and...
Health care across Europe – shared challenges, lessons to learn
Ruth Thorlby on what the OECD’s Health at a Glance: Europe 2024 report says about how the UK compares with European health systems.
www.health.org.uk
January 31, 2025 at 11:55 AM
New Blog from Ruth Thorlby @healthfoundation.bsky.social. NHS problems are not unique to the UK...shared challenges all across Europe. www.health.org.uk/features-and...
Our new @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis assesses how realistic the govt's 18 week elective target is. www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Government’s plan for 18-week NHS waiting times: is it realistic?
How realistic is restoring the 18-week standard for elective care? And what increase in treatments would be needed to achieve it?
www.health.org.uk
January 17, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our new @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis assesses how realistic the govt's 18 week elective target is. www.health.org.uk/reports-and-...
Treasury must focus on prevention in UK public spending, says report from us @healthfoundation.bsky.social and Demos
December 29, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Treasury must focus on prevention in UK public spending, says report from us @healthfoundation.bsky.social and Demos
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BREAKING -
@wesstreeting
says he's made "very difficult choices" after a "thorough review of the NHS budget" for 2025-26 in order to put 7.2% cash growth in GP contract, roughly 4.8% real terms
story soon from
@caitlintilley
@wesstreeting
says he's made "very difficult choices" after a "thorough review of the NHS budget" for 2025-26 in order to put 7.2% cash growth in GP contract, roughly 4.8% real terms
story soon from
@caitlintilley
December 20, 2024 at 11:21 AM
BREAKING -
@wesstreeting
says he's made "very difficult choices" after a "thorough review of the NHS budget" for 2025-26 in order to put 7.2% cash growth in GP contract, roughly 4.8% real terms
story soon from
@caitlintilley
@wesstreeting
says he's made "very difficult choices" after a "thorough review of the NHS budget" for 2025-26 in order to put 7.2% cash growth in GP contract, roughly 4.8% real terms
story soon from
@caitlintilley
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Quick roundup of #NHS winter weekly situation report data from w/e 15 December.
Hospital capacity still under pressure, with adult G&A bed occupancy averaging 95.2% - slightly below the same week in 2023/24 and 2022/23.
Hospital capacity still under pressure, with adult G&A bed occupancy averaging 95.2% - slightly below the same week in 2023/24 and 2022/23.
Statistics » Urgent and Emergency Care Daily Situation Reports 2024-25
2024-25 reporting Weekly updates will commence on Thursday 5 December 2024, covering the week ending 1 December 2024, and will continue every Thursday at 09:30 throughout winter. The final publication...
www.england.nhs.uk
December 19, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Quick roundup of #NHS winter weekly situation report data from w/e 15 December.
Hospital capacity still under pressure, with adult G&A bed occupancy averaging 95.2% - slightly below the same week in 2023/24 and 2022/23.
Hospital capacity still under pressure, with adult G&A bed occupancy averaging 95.2% - slightly below the same week in 2023/24 and 2022/23.
Hello. Let's hope things stay nice and wholesome on here for a little while. In the meantime, here is our latest @healthfoundation.bsky.social piece on social care. If a Commission is on the horizon let's learn from the past www.health.org.uk/publications...
Social care commissions: looking back to move forward
Adult social care in England desperately needs reform and investment. We look back at the approaches and proposals of previous similar reviews.
www.health.org.uk
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Hello. Let's hope things stay nice and wholesome on here for a little while. In the meantime, here is our latest @healthfoundation.bsky.social piece on social care. If a Commission is on the horizon let's learn from the past www.health.org.uk/publications...