Latest from The King's Fund
Blog
11 Apr 2013
A new beginning for the care of older people in hospital?
Although the care of older people will be ‘core business’ for the foreseeable future, numerous reports have highlighted serious failings in that care. Does the Francis Inquiry report mark a new beginning?
11 Apr 2013
David Buck on improving the allocation of health resources
David Buck explains how health resources are allocated in the English NHS, and how improvements to the process could be made to support a more coherent health and care system.
Publication
11 Apr 2013
Improving the allocation of health resources in England
How to decide who gets what
While resource allocation in the English NHS has changed little since the mid-1970s, the NHS has changed considerably. Our new paper argues that the allocation system needs to change accordingly.
Blog
9 Apr 2013
Transparency and honesty: a whistleblower's story
Nicola Hartley considers the key points of Michael Woodford's leadership lecture, including what NHS leaders could learn from his experience.
Topic
8 Apr 2013
Our programme aims to promote the widespread adoption of integrated care to better meet the needs of frail older people and others with complex health and social care needs.
Blog
4 Apr 2013
Roger Taylor, Strategy Director at Dr Foster, considers the barriers to shifting accountability to patients, and the benefits from involving patients more in their own care.
Blog
3 Apr 2013
Politics and satisfaction with the NHS
Are the public’s views about the NHS – in particular their satisfaction with the NHS – shaped, influenced or, in some way, linked to support for or identification with political parties?
