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David Furness - Head of Strategic Development, Social Market Foundation

David joined the SMF as Health Project Leader in January 2007. His work on health policy has included a number of research reports such as "Local control and local variation in the NHS: what do the public think?" and "From feast to famine: reforming the NHS for an age of austerity". His work has featured in publications such as the Sunday Times, Financial Times, Daily Express & Health Service Journal as well as BBC television and radio news.

 He is now Head of Strategic Development with an interest in a number of policy areas including transport, public service reform and regulation. He also has responsibility for SMF's programme of Westminster events. Prior to joining SMF he worked for Standard Life Healthcare, one of the UK's leading private health providers. David was educated at Keble College, Oxford.

 

 
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  • Follow the path of a Pound through the system, from the Budget Speech to delivery agencies, on this insightful course chaired by Carl Emmerson from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and a featuring a line-up of high profile speakersRead more

Accessing European Funding29 September 2010
  • A comprehensive guide to available EU funding sources, which equips delegates with practical tools on how to maximise the funding available to them;as well as insights on best practice. Read more

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