The evolution of devolution in the English NHS

"This report considers the potential implications for health and care outcomes of health care devolution in England and how policy could best evolve. While the wider devolution agenda includes many public services, which could all have an impact on health outcomes, the focus of this report is primarily on devolution in the NHS."

Catalyst or distraction? The evolution of devolution in the English NHS
F Dormon, H Butcher, R Taunt
The Health Foundation
April 2016

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Smarter use of technology and data supports city devolution

"City devolution offers to give local areas the powers they require to address local needs and play to local strengths. Smart cities offer to bring cutting-edge technology to help cities cope with growing pressure on public services, transport, infrastructure and energy. But cities will need both things."

Smart devolution: Why smarter use of technology and data are vital to the success of city devolution
C Scott, E Copeland
Policy Exchange
January 2016

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Devolution: what it means for health and social care in England

"Ahead of further devolution deals expected to be announced as part of the Spending Review 2015, this briefing describes the origins of the devolution agenda and charts its progress in relation to health and social care."

Devolution: what it means for health and social care in England
The King's Fund
November 2015

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English devolution: Local solutions for a successful nation

"This paper sets out local government’s offer of a new partnership with Government to tackle the big challenges facing our country and secure a bright future for all."

English devolution: Local solutions for a successful nation
Local Government Association
May 2015

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The four health systems of the United Kingdom: how do they compare?

"This report is the fourth in a series dating back to 1999 which looks at how the publicly financed health care systems in the four countries of the UK have fared before and after devolution."

The four health systems of the United Kingdom: how do they compare?
G Bevan, M Karanikolos, J Exley, E Nolte, S Connolly, N Mays
The Health Foundation, Nuffield Trust
April 2014

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The four UK health systems: learning from each other

"This paper does not present data, and it makes no attempt to conclude whether one system is performing better than another. What it does try to do is document some of the key policy areas where divergence has occurred, to highlight at least some areas where, consciously or not, policy transfer has in fact taken place across borders, and then to suggest at least some subjects where future research could provide valuable lessons."

The four UK health systems: learning from each other
N Timmins
The King's Fund, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies
June 2013

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