NHS reforms to emulate healthcare systems of Switzerland & the Netherlands would save thousands of lives a year

14 December 2016
Healthcare

NHS reforms to emulate healthcare systems of Switzerland & the Netherlands would save thousands of lives a year

14 December 2016

IEA releases report on the NHS and reforms to improve outcomes

Key findings: New IEA research finds that if UK cancer patients were treated in Germany, rather than on the NHS, … Continue reading “NHS reforms to emulate healthcare systems of Switzerland & the Netherlands would save thousands of lives a year”
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Revive Labour’s NHS reforms and introduce an opt-out to improve care

30 October 2014
Healthcare

Revive Labour’s NHS reforms and introduce an opt-out to improve care

30 October 2014

Market reforms are urgently needed to enable the UK's health system to compete on a global level

A revival of Labour’s market-oriented healthcare reforms would dramatically improve NHS care, saving thousands of lives. The Blair government’s adoption … Continue reading “Revive Labour’s NHS reforms and introduce an opt-out to improve care”
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IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health

15 October 2014
Government and Institutions

IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health

15 October 2014

Mark Littlewood comments on the recommendations of the London Health Commission report

Commenting on recommendations from the London Health Commission report, such as smoke-free parks and mandatory traffic-light labelling on restaurant menus, Mark … Continue reading “IEA slams London Health Commission’s calls on public health”
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Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK

18 August 2014
Healthcare

Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK

18 August 2014

New research finds UK's rise in obesity has been primarily caused by a decline in physical activity

The rise in obesity amongst the UK population has been primarily caused by a decline in physical activity. Using government … Continue reading “Inactivity, not calorie consumption, behind rising obesity in the UK”
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Radical reforms to healthcare and pensions policy are needed

10 July 2014
Healthcare

Radical reforms to healthcare and pensions policy are needed

10 July 2014

Philip Booth comments on today’s Office for Budget Responsibility Fiscal Sustainability Report

Commenting on today’s Office for Budget Responsibility Fiscal Sustainability Report, Philip Booth, Editorial and Programme Director at the Institute of … Continue reading “Radical reforms to healthcare and pensions policy are needed”
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Government regulation of nicotine products could cost lives

11 July 2013
Healthcare

Government regulation of nicotine products could cost lives

11 July 2013

Regulating e-cigarettes as medicines will increase prices, harm competition and damage health

Government regulation of e-cigarettes will harm competition, increase prices and damage public health. New research released today by the Institute … Continue reading “Government regulation of nicotine products could cost lives”
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