Latest Publications

This series of essays explores the crisis of legitimacy in working age welfare. It examines the policy options for what to do about financial support for the unemployed.

This report draws on in-depth interviews with people with Alzheimer's and their carers and a wealth of research to identify the barriers to early diagnosis, from a patient and professional perspective.

This brief summarises the discussion at the roundtable, which included members of the Royal Commission on Long-term Care, the Wanless Review of Social Care and the Pensions Commission.

The report examines whether new measures should be taken to manage demand for health services to relieve pressure on the NHS.

This study shows that while people say they are in favour of a nationally based NHS, in practice the public supports locally tailored services.

The Social Market Foundation brought together a range of experts to discuss the challenges and opportunities of the new cardiovascular disease screening programme. The discussion was led by Professor Roger Boyle, the National Director for Heart Disease. This report includes Professor Boyle's remarks, and a thematic account of the ensuing discussion.

This study explores the significance of mental ill health for UK businesses and society, the benefits of remaining in employment for those with mental health conditions and the barriers to doing so.

At the 60th anniversary of the NHS, the SMF has brought together a range of stakeholders in the health service.

These background papers provide an extensive review of the literature on different aspects of health policy - from the implications of ageing to the reformed provider market in the NHS.