The NHS workforce has gone through shifts and rebalances of roles since the service began, driven by changing needs as much ...

Financial subsidies from the government for new and emerging roles has been a key factor in their growth. For example, three-quarters (78%) of the growth in staff in general practice over the last ...

The plan to reform elective care for patients, published earlier this week, shows that the government is serious about ...

The Nuffield Trust is an independent health think tank. We aim to improve the quality of health care in the UK by providing ...

This week’s elective recovery plan was published at a very busy time for the NHS, including in general practice, where there ...

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Natasha Curry responds to the announcement of a new social care commission. Responding to the announcement of a new social care commission and additional support measures for the sector, Nuffield ...

Responding to the announcement of an uplift in funding for the 2025-26 GP contract, Nuffield Trust Director of Research and Policy Dr Becks Fisher said: “Government has correctly recognised that high ...

How could Britain and the EU work together to improve health? Striking a somewhat different note from his predecessors, the Prime Minister recently pledged to “reset relationships” with the European ...

Trust and confidence are key components of the clinician-patient relationship. There are many benefits that can accrue from a trusting relationship, including open and honest communication of ...

Involving people in decisions about their care and treatment can improve outcomes and experiences for patients, and potentially yield efficiency savings for the health system through increased ...

The NHS Constitution sets out the rights and responsibilities of patients, the public and staff to ensure the NHS operates fairly and effectively. The staff pledges define what the NHS expects from ...