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Ideas that change health and care

The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England

People bringing different parts together to form one shape illustrating how the health and care system is made up of lots of people and parts working together.
  • Illustrating the relationship between poverty and NHS services

    Currently it is estimated that more than one in five people in the UK are living in poverty. Explore the link between poverty and a wide range of NHS services and health outcomes in our ...

  • Moving from not racist to anti-racist

    Anti-racism isn’t comfortable work, but it is urgent work. And we all have a part to play. Joy Warmington and Simon Newitt suggest how we can bring anti-racism work to life.

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    Looming election brings political action on public health

    With an election on the horizon, Toby Brown considers whether politicians have finally noticed the public support action to improve the nation’s health.

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Explainer

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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Course

Emerging Clinical Leaders

A training programme aimed at clinicians leading others who are ready to take their first step into a more senior leadership role. Aimed at doctors, junior consultants, senior nurses and other health care professionals (band 7 and above).

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Annual conference
Virtual event

Health and care explained

If you're starting your career in health and care or simply looking to find out more about how the health and care system works in England, our virtual Health and care explained event could be for you.

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