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Briefing: The Health and Social Care Bill - Second Reading in the House of Lords

11 Oct 2011
In this briefing for the Second Reading in the House of Lords we set out our views on suggested reforms from the Health and Social Care Bill, including regulation, choice of provider and clinical commissioning.

Briefing: The Health and Social Care Bill report and third reading

5 Sep 2011
Despite recent amendments to the Bill, following the recommendations from the NHS Future Forum, we are still concerned that the scale of the structural changes set out in the Bill. In this briefing we set out our concerns.

Briefing: The Health and Social Care Bill - Recommital to Public Bill Committee

28 Jun 2011
This briefing represents our full response to the changes made to the Health and Social Care Bill, including our concern that the scale of the reforms and the challenges associated with implementing them present risks that could affect NHS performance during this critical phase.

Evidence submission: Health Select Committee on Public Health

19 Jun 2011
This submission sets out our views on the key principles of the reforms under the Health Select Committee's core questions on public health.

Consultation response: Healthy Lives, Healthy People

31 Mar 2011
David Buck
The King's Fund's response to Healthy Lives, Healthy People and associated consultations on the Public Health Outcomes Framework and Funding and Commissioning Routes.

Briefing: Health and Social Care Bill

28 Jan 2011
A summary of The King's Fund's views on the Health and Social Care Bill, this briefing sets out our thoughts on commissioning, market-based and provider reforms and public health.

Consultation response: potential new indicators for Quality and Outcomes Framework

11 Apr 2010
The King's Fund response to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence consultation: Potential new indicators for Quality and Outcomes Framework.

Consultation response: strategic review of health inequalities in England post-2010 (Marmot Review)

5 Aug 2009
This paper is a response to the Marmot Review Consultation. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposals to reduce health inequalities and a range of evidence to underpin future health policy.

Parliamentary briefing: the Health Bill second reading

2 Jun 2009
The King's Fund has produced this briefing ahead of the second reading of the Health Bill in the House of Commons.

Consultation response: Healthcare for London: A framework for action - NHS London consultation

20 Mar 2008
Response to the report published by NHS London, 'A Framework for Action'. The report sets out the need for a focus on individuals and localisation of services.

Consultation response: smoke-free premises and vehicles

9 Oct 2006
This paper responds to questions in the consultation on smoke-free premises and vehicles, the exemption of the smoking ban in treatment facilities, and ensuring protection from secondhand smoke.

Consultation response: smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill

7 Nov 2005
This paper considers the proposed smoking ban outlined in the White Paper 'Choosing Health: Making health choices easier' and argues that it is a form of stewardship needed for the public good.