Nuffield Trust’s senior policy analyst Sally Gainsbury criticized the Labour government’s Spending Review for offering a funding increase to the NHS that fails to address years of austerity and underinvestment. The think tank argued that the funding, which appears generous on the surface, ultimately benefits the private sector and risks worsening health outcomes for marginalized communities.

The Nuffield Trust issued a detailed response to the government's Spending Review, critiquing the announced NHS funding and highlighting concerns over the sustainability of health care investments and fair pay for care workers. The statement calls for clarity in government priorities and reform measures to avoid long‐term underinvestment in technology and infrastructure.

The Nuffield Trust published an in‐depth analysis discussing the abolition of NHS England, interpreting the move to return NHS management to democratic control as a corrective response to prior politically driven management. The piece outlines historical reforms and critiques excessive political meddling, aligning with anti-authoritarian and progressive principles.

The Nuffield-affiliated foundation awarded £4m in grants to 20 research projects covering areas such as social care outsourcing, domestic abuse, family justice, and immigration detention policies. These projects aim to generate data and policy recommendations that could counter authoritarian practices and promote social justice.

The Nuffield Trust primarily funds its activities from its own endowment, ensuring research independence by avoiding reliance on external donors. This self-sustaining financial model, combined with transparent financial practices, helps insulate the organization from political or authoritarian pressures.