Yesterday we launched our NHS 2048 Compendium - a collection of over 70 articles on the future of health and social care in Scotland.
With voices from across the sector, one theme is clear: collaboration will be key to meaningful change.
A special thanks to all those who have contributed and who continue to support and engage with our work.
Read here: https://www.enlighten.scot/publication/nhs2048-compendium-open-letter/
So, what do we do?
As an independent, non-partisan think tank, our main focus is to drive policy change through research and ideas on the key issues affecting Scotland. From health and education to devolution and the economy, we share insights from a range of contributors through publications, blogs, events and more💡
#thinktank #policy #scotland #reform #policychange #publicpolicy
The Commission on School Reform, the education arm of Enlighten, has published its manifesto ahead of the Scottish Parliament election.
It calls for a return to a knowledge-based curriculum and sets out proposals to strengthen academic standards, close the attainment gap and improve support for pupils with additional needs.
Read in full here: https://www.enlighten.scot/publication/commission-on-school-reform-manifesto-2026/
Catch up on our fascinating discussion looking at the election results in Scotland and Wales.
In partnership with @_policywise , Professor Ailsa Henderson, Jane Runeckles, Anwen Elias and Liz Lloyd were in conversation with Dewi Knight.
Catch up here: https://www.enlighten.scot/event/online-event-a-discussion-about-the-results-of-the-devolved-elections-in-scotland-and-wales/
New for #nhs2048 from QN Kirsty Cartin, who writes about the crucial role that nurses play within care homes.
As our ageing population grows, as does demand for social care within the community. Ensuring we invest in the workforce delivering this care is vital.
Read here: https://www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/gloves-off-care-home-nursing-kirsty-cartin/
Still plenty time to register for our upcoming events:
Monday 20th at 1.30 pm - Education in Scotland & Wales in partnership with PolicyWISE
Thursday 23rd at 1pm - The dangerous rise of political misinformation
Tuesday 28th at 1pm - Apprenticeships and economic growth.
For more information and to register: enlighten.scot/events/
Kenneth Ferguson from The Centre for Social Justice writes for the blog on the UK Government’s publication of ‘Our Place to Give’ and reflects on what is needed to make the most of philanthropy in Scotland. Read his blog here: https://www.enlighten.scot/from-our-place-to-give-to-scotland-a-moment-for-action-on-philanthropy/
Join us on Tuesday 28th April at 1pm for an online discussion on the role apprenticeships can play in improving the Scottish economy.
RSVP to [email protected] 👈
As march ends, we’re pleased to share some highlights from the past month at Enlighten.
To find out more and sign up to our mailing list, visit our website: https://www.enlighten.scot
Health systems aren't failing.
They're being asked to manage illness generated elsewhere. 🏥
We built an economy for wealth.
Then asked healthcare to clean up the mess.
Now, that damage lives in our bodies.
We incentivise companies that profit from disease and privilege treatment over prevention. This "false economy" undermines care—the restorative force that brings us back into balance.
What if we understood prosperity not as wealth, but as health? ✨
A new paper by @ProfTimJackson (written for @enlightenscot 's #NHS2048 initiative) proposes a simple policy test: Does this intervention move us closer to health—or merely cushion the costs of prosperity understood as wealth?
⭕️ Read the full paper: cusp.ac.uk/publications (🔗 link in bio)
📄 Read the policy summary: enlighten.scot/nhs-2048
Reframe prosperity.
Recentre care.
Care isn't a cost.
It's essential infrastructure.
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#TheCareEconomy #ProsperityAsHealth #EconomyAsCare #WellbeingEconomy #PostGrowth #PublicHealth cc @ffc_commission@wellbeingeconomy@weallscotland@carefull_economy
@proftimjackson from @cusp_uk has written a new Working Paper on re-centring care to guide health system reform as a contribution to our #nhs2048 forum.
Read the policy summary here: https://www.enlighten.scot/nhs2048/prosperity-as-health-recentring-care-to-guide-health-system-reform-tim-jackson/
And the paper here: /themes/health/wp45/
