Tim Gardner
@timgardnerthf.bsky.social
Policy wonk at Health Foundation, interested in health system performance, health care quality and role of policy in driving improvement. Also cycling, coffee, cake. Views personal, etc.
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Rachel Reeves’ speech today ahead of the Budget hailed the government’s success in cutting the waiting list by 200,000 – but is this progress enough to reach their target of 92% waits ≤18 weeks by 2029?
Our projections show, if trends continue, they would fall short of this target: bit.ly/4nUuzFT
Our projections show, if trends continue, they would fall short of this target: bit.ly/4nUuzFT
www.health.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Rachel Reeves’ speech today ahead of the Budget hailed the government’s success in cutting the waiting list by 200,000 – but is this progress enough to reach their target of 92% waits ≤18 weeks by 2029?
Our projections show, if trends continue, they would fall short of this target: bit.ly/4nUuzFT
Our projections show, if trends continue, they would fall short of this target: bit.ly/4nUuzFT
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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
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July 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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?... 🧵
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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 ⬇
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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.
New urgent and emergency care recovery plan published by NHS England today.
Some welcome measures, including a focus on reducing very long waits in A&E, improving flow within hospitals and a commitment to more transparency, including publishing data on corridor care.
Some welcome measures, including a focus on reducing very long waits in A&E, improving flow within hospitals and a commitment to more transparency, including publishing data on corridor care.
NHS England » Urgent and emergency care plan 2025/26
NHS England » Urgent and emergency care plan 2025/26
www.england.nhs.uk
June 6, 2025 at 11:57 AM
New urgent and emergency care recovery plan published by NHS England today.
Some welcome measures, including a focus on reducing very long waits in A&E, improving flow within hospitals and a commitment to more transparency, including publishing data on corridor care.
Some welcome measures, including a focus on reducing very long waits in A&E, improving flow within hospitals and a commitment to more transparency, including publishing data on corridor care.
Causes of low flu (and Covid-19) vaccination coverage among frontline NHS workers last winter urgently need to be understood.
Addressing low uptake not a silver bullet for preventing winter crises, but could help to reduce risk.
As flagged in recent @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis.
Addressing low uptake not a silver bullet for preventing winter crises, but could help to reduce risk.
As flagged in recent @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis.
June 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Causes of low flu (and Covid-19) vaccination coverage among frontline NHS workers last winter urgently need to be understood.
Addressing low uptake not a silver bullet for preventing winter crises, but could help to reduce risk.
As flagged in recent @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis.
Addressing low uptake not a silver bullet for preventing winter crises, but could help to reduce risk.
As flagged in recent @healthfoundation.bsky.social analysis.
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General practice in England is facing significant pressure.
Despite record numbers of appointments, more GPs are still needed, especially in deprived areas, where need is the greatest.
Explore our updated general practice data dashboard ⬇️
buff.ly/TZa6pum
Despite record numbers of appointments, more GPs are still needed, especially in deprived areas, where need is the greatest.
Explore our updated general practice data dashboard ⬇️
buff.ly/TZa6pum
March 17, 2025 at 4:01 PM
General practice in England is facing significant pressure.
Despite record numbers of appointments, more GPs are still needed, especially in deprived areas, where need is the greatest.
Explore our updated general practice data dashboard ⬇️
buff.ly/TZa6pum
Despite record numbers of appointments, more GPs are still needed, especially in deprived areas, where need is the greatest.
Explore our updated general practice data dashboard ⬇️
buff.ly/TZa6pum
What does the new GP contract for 2025/26 really mean for patients and GPs?
Great round up by @jaketreenotsea.bsky.social of what's included, the significance of the new agreement and what needs to happen next.
Great round up by @jaketreenotsea.bsky.social of what's included, the significance of the new agreement and what needs to happen next.
Calm before the storm? Unpacking the new GP contract
Jake Beech explores what’s been agreed in the new GP contract, and what this really means for general practice.
www.health.org.uk
March 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
What does the new GP contract for 2025/26 really mean for patients and GPs?
Great round up by @jaketreenotsea.bsky.social of what's included, the significance of the new agreement and what needs to happen next.
Great round up by @jaketreenotsea.bsky.social of what's included, the significance of the new agreement and what needs to happen next.
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Absolutely fabulous job opportunity @healthfoundation.bsky.social for a Public Health Consultant with the drive to improve health and reduce inequalities through transforming prevention policy - in its broadest sense - across the UK!
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Absolutely fabulous job opportunity @healthfoundation.bsky.social for a Public Health Consultant with the drive to improve health and reduce inequalities through transforming prevention policy - in its broadest sense - across the UK!
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March 4, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Absolutely fabulous job opportunity @healthfoundation.bsky.social for a Public Health Consultant with the drive to improve health and reduce inequalities through transforming prevention policy - in its broadest sense - across the UK!
Please share ☺️
lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...
Absolutely fabulous job opportunity @healthfoundation.bsky.social for a Public Health Consultant with the drive to improve health and reduce inequalities through transforming prevention policy - in its broadest sense - across the UK!
Please share ☺️
lde.tbe.taleo.net/lde01/ats/ca...
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We want to hear from potential, current or (fairly recent) ex-civil service fast streamers!
Please take a few minutes to fill in our survey ⬇️
Please take a few minutes to fill in our survey ⬇️
💼Are you or have you ever been on the civil service fast stream? Are you applying this year?
The @instituteforgov.bsky.social wants to know your views on the scheme - and how it can be improved.
Fill out our survey (and get the chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher): tinyurl.com/5fvh7wz8!
The @instituteforgov.bsky.social wants to know your views on the scheme - and how it can be improved.
Fill out our survey (and get the chance to win a £30 Amazon voucher): tinyurl.com/5fvh7wz8!
February 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We want to hear from potential, current or (fairly recent) ex-civil service fast streamers!
Please take a few minutes to fill in our survey ⬇️
Please take a few minutes to fill in our survey ⬇️
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The govt confirms councils' core spending will rise by 6.8% in 2025/26, compared w/ 6% previously announced, helping fund some vital services supporting good health. But given long-term underfunding & social care pressures councils will still turn to cuts & council tax rises to stabilise finances🧵
Local Government Finance Report 2025 to 2026
The Local Government Finance Report for 2025 to 2026.
www.gov.uk
February 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The govt confirms councils' core spending will rise by 6.8% in 2025/26, compared w/ 6% previously announced, helping fund some vital services supporting good health. But given long-term underfunding & social care pressures councils will still turn to cuts & council tax rises to stabilise finances🧵
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DHSC's now responded to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk 'Recipe for Health' report on how to fix our food system
The response includes:
-a new food strategy to come from Defra
-recognition that it needs a cross-gov approach
-industry to remain v much part of the solution
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The response includes:
-a new food strategy to come from Defra
-recognition that it needs a cross-gov approach
-industry to remain v much part of the solution
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Government response to the House of Lords food and health report
The government’s response to the House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee's report 'Recipe for health: a plan to fix our broken food system'.
www.gov.uk
January 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
DHSC's now responded to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk 'Recipe for Health' report on how to fix our food system
The response includes:
-a new food strategy to come from Defra
-recognition that it needs a cross-gov approach
-industry to remain v much part of the solution
www.gov.uk/government/p...
The response includes:
-a new food strategy to come from Defra
-recognition that it needs a cross-gov approach
-industry to remain v much part of the solution
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Another week where the #NHS and #Winter has been less in the news, but latest week of data from NHS England suggests things continue to be very tough.
Short 🧵 on the main points...
Short 🧵 on the main points...
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
January 30, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Yes, countries use different mechanisms to fund health care. And yes, this stuff is fascinating to policy wonks.
But does it shape health outcomes more than (say) differences in how much is spent, numbers of staff or how services are delivered? No.
Great stuff by @sjanereed.bsky.social here.
But does it shape health outcomes more than (say) differences in how much is spent, numbers of staff or how services are delivered? No.
Great stuff by @sjanereed.bsky.social here.
Does the #NHS funding model need to change?
@sjanereed.bsky.social appeared on BBC #PoliticsLive earlier to discuss how other countries fund health care and if they see better outcomes for patients.
📽️ watch her again from 33mins:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
@sjanereed.bsky.social appeared on BBC #PoliticsLive earlier to discuss how other countries fund health care and if they see better outcomes for patients.
📽️ watch her again from 33mins:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Politics Live - 28/01/2025
Does the government have the right strategy to grow the economy? And who is winning the AI wars?
www.bbc.co.uk
January 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Yes, countries use different mechanisms to fund health care. And yes, this stuff is fascinating to policy wonks.
But does it shape health outcomes more than (say) differences in how much is spent, numbers of staff or how services are delivered? No.
Great stuff by @sjanereed.bsky.social here.
But does it shape health outcomes more than (say) differences in how much is spent, numbers of staff or how services are delivered? No.
Great stuff by @sjanereed.bsky.social here.
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Want to see how the #NHS in England is doing at a glance?
The new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard shows key NHS performance data via accessible, visually striking charts and comparative statistics 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
The new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard shows key NHS performance data via accessible, visually striking charts and comparative statistics 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
January 27, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Want to see how the #NHS in England is doing at a glance?
The new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard shows key NHS performance data via accessible, visually striking charts and comparative statistics 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
The new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard shows key NHS performance data via accessible, visually striking charts and comparative statistics 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
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New social care commission, new public polling from @healthfoundation.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social...
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
The government’s approach to social care reform: what do the public think?
As our new polling shows the public is split on how to tackle social care reform, we reflect on the announcement of another social care commission.
www.health.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New social care commission, new public polling from @healthfoundation.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social...
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
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Less in the news this week about #winter and the #NHS, but yesterday saw a fresh set of data from NHS England.
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
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
January 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Less in the news this week about #winter and the #NHS, but yesterday saw a fresh set of data from NHS England.
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
New social care commission, new public polling from @healthfoundation.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social...
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
The government’s approach to social care reform: what do the public think?
As our new polling shows the public is split on how to tackle social care reform, we reflect on the announcement of another social care commission.
www.health.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New social care commission, new public polling from @healthfoundation.bsky.social @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social...
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
Should the government prioritise cross-party consensus on social care reform or press ahead with delivering reform ASAP?
We found the public are split on the right approach.
For over a decade, #QualityWatch has been tracking and visualising #NHS data, allowing us to see how policies, interventions and events affect performance.
The new NHS performance dashboard looks great!
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social
The new NHS performance dashboard looks great!
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social
The #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard is now live!
It displays the NHS’s latest key data in a series of clear graphs and statistical comparisons, including waits for:
🔹A&E care
🔹Planned treatment
🔹Cancer treatment
Take a look 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
It displays the NHS’s latest key data in a series of clear graphs and statistical comparisons, including waits for:
🔹A&E care
🔹Planned treatment
🔹Cancer treatment
Take a look 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/qualitywatch...
January 24, 2025 at 2:21 PM
For over a decade, #QualityWatch has been tracking and visualising #NHS data, allowing us to see how policies, interventions and events affect performance.
The new NHS performance dashboard looks great!
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social
The new NHS performance dashboard looks great!
@nuffieldtrust.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social
Less in the news this week about #winter and the #NHS, but yesterday saw a fresh set of data from NHS England.
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
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
January 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Less in the news this week about #winter and the #NHS, but yesterday saw a fresh set of data from NHS England.
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
Short 🧵 on the main points. @healthfoundation.bsky.social
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Our research team are in Parliament today, as part of @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #EvidenceWeek.
We are showcasing the new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard to MPs, and talking to them about health care access and waiting times in their constituencies.
We are showcasing the new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard to MPs, and talking to them about health care access and waiting times in their constituencies.
January 22, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Our research team are in Parliament today, as part of @senseaboutsci.bsky.social #EvidenceWeek.
We are showcasing the new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard to MPs, and talking to them about health care access and waiting times in their constituencies.
We are showcasing the new #QualityWatch NHS Performance Dashboard to MPs, and talking to them about health care access and waiting times in their constituencies.
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ONS estimates of effect of long A&E waits on chance of dying within 30 days. Those waiting >12 hrs had twice the chance of dying than those waiting 2 hrs.
From Apr-Dec 2024 1.2 million people waited more than 12 hrs.
Association rather than causation but still powerful evidence.
From Apr-Dec 2024 1.2 million people waited more than 12 hrs.
Association rather than causation but still powerful evidence.
Big ONS logistic regression exercise:
Versus patients requiring non-immediate care who spent 2 hours in A&E, odds of post-discharge death rises with A&E time:
• 1.1 x higher for those who spent 3 hours in A&E
• 1.6 x higher after 6 hours
• 1.9 x higher after 9 hours
• 2.1 x higher after 12 hours
Versus patients requiring non-immediate care who spent 2 hours in A&E, odds of post-discharge death rises with A&E time:
• 1.1 x higher for those who spent 3 hours in A&E
• 1.6 x higher after 6 hours
• 1.9 x higher after 9 hours
• 2.1 x higher after 12 hours
Association between time spent in emergency care and 30-day post-discharge mortality, England - Office for National Statistics
Relationship between time spent in A&E and the odds of 30-day, post-discharge, all-cause mortality, controlling for other factors.
www.ons.gov.uk
January 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM
ONS estimates of effect of long A&E waits on chance of dying within 30 days. Those waiting >12 hrs had twice the chance of dying than those waiting 2 hrs.
From Apr-Dec 2024 1.2 million people waited more than 12 hrs.
Association rather than causation but still powerful evidence.
From Apr-Dec 2024 1.2 million people waited more than 12 hrs.
Association rather than causation but still powerful evidence.
Yesterday's NHS data showed major operational difficulties continuing last week. Full @healthfoundation.bsky.social response is below, plus a few extra thoughts. 🧵
Responding to new NHS data out today, Assistant Director of Policy @timgardnerthf.bsky.social says figures demonstrate patients and NHS staff are still bearing the brunt of an incredibly difficult winter.
Read our full response 👇
https://buff.ly/4hiXbW0
Read our full response 👇
https://buff.ly/4hiXbW0
January 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Yesterday's NHS data showed major operational difficulties continuing last week. Full @healthfoundation.bsky.social response is below, plus a few extra thoughts. 🧵
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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-...
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New @rcn.org.uk report on corridor care brings the harrowing experiences facing some patients and staff in NHS hospitals this winter into focus.
Read our blog from last winter exploring how increased frequency of corridor care affects patient safety and NHS staff morale 👇
https://buff.ly/3C7oOSV
Read our blog from last winter exploring how increased frequency of corridor care affects patient safety and NHS staff morale 👇
https://buff.ly/3C7oOSV
January 16, 2025 at 6:00 PM
New @rcn.org.uk report on corridor care brings the harrowing experiences facing some patients and staff in NHS hospitals this winter into focus.
Read our blog from last winter exploring how increased frequency of corridor care affects patient safety and NHS staff morale 👇
https://buff.ly/3C7oOSV
Read our blog from last winter exploring how increased frequency of corridor care affects patient safety and NHS staff morale 👇
https://buff.ly/3C7oOSV