Bold thinking for better health
We're The King's Fund, an independent charity working to improve people's health. Our vision is a world where everyone can live a healthy life.
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Another year, another leak: is a deteriorating NHS estate now a feature of national policy?
New data shows that NHS hospital buildings are deteriorating again. Siva Anandaciva considers whether this is a political choice – and the implications for patients and the future.
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Adult social care sector still reliant on overseas staff
Simon Bottery comments on the latest Skills for Care report, an annual analysis of the state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England.
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Fixing social care: the six key problems and how to tackle them
Different people have different opinions about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.
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Making sense of the health and care system
The English health and care system can be confusing and complex. Our work explains and explores the system, how it works, and how it's changing.
ShiftWorks
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The King's Fund Annual conference 2025: courage, honesty and the future
We need an honest conversation with staff and the public about the future of health and social care, recognising the tough and courageous decisions that need to be made – and the trade-offs that come with them. Get your ticket to our flagship event and join us in November.