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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What is happening to life expectancy in England?
Veena Raleigh examines trends in life expectancy at birth up to 2024, the impact of Covid-19 on life expectancy, gender differences and inequalities in life expectancy, causes of the cha...
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How and why is life expectancy in London different to other English regions?
For two decades before Covid-19, London had the highest gains in life expectancy. But this changed after the pandemic. What explains London’s atypical trends in life expectancy compared ...
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NHS Modernisation Bill 2026 explained
The government have outlined plans to introduce legislation to reform how the NHS is led and managed in the form of an NHS Modernisation Bill. These changes represent one of the most significant NHS restructures in recent years, with potentially far-reaching implications for how care is delivered, managed and held accountable.
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From evidence to impact: making prevention stick
The UK’s health is in trouble, and it’s holding us back. Prevention can help – but is often sidelined when pressure mounts. Join us to explore how to keep progress going when the system is under strain.
ShiftWorks
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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.