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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Who picks up the phone? Different approaches to NHS admin
Improving NHS admin isn’t easy – but some solutions are surprisingly simple. Julia Cream looks at two real life examples of admin done differently.
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NHS priorities for 2026/27 to 2028/29: what does it mean for the system, staff and patients?
Our experts dissect the NHS planning guidance for 2026/7 to 2028/29.
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What is neighbourhood health?
The government has put a 'neighbourhood health service' at the heart of its vision for the NHS – but what does that actually mean for staff and patients? And how might it be implemented ...
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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
Join our learning movement for change: ShiftWorks. Get access to CPD accredited courses, live workshops and leadership development resources, for just £35 per person, per year.
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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.