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  • Ten tests to ensure the cancer plan improves lives

    The upcoming cancer plan is a chance to turn ambition into real progress. Will it improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and put people at the heart of cancer care?

  • Why management matters so much for the success of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan

    Professor Judith Smith, Suzie Bailey and Professor Sir Chris Ham explore why strong, well-trained NHS management is essential to delivering the ambitions of the 10 Year Health Plan - and...

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    NHS workforce in a nutshell

    We know the NHS is facing a workforce crisis, but how many people work in the NHS in England, what roles are they in and are they happy with their jobs? Find out in our nutshell.

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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.

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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.

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