Got a question about health and social care? Ask a librarian

Whatever the question, our free enquiry service will soon have you up to speed.

If you have a health or social care question or need to check a reference or a fact, just let us know. Our team of information specialists will aim to have an answer for you in just one working day.

Unfortunately The King’s Fund can’t comment on individual cases or complaints relating to NHS organisations or other healthcare providers. We advise that you contact your local Healthwatch, or your local patient advice and liaison service (PALS) regarding this.

If you wish to submit a speaking request, please complete our specific speaker request form in full to enable us to process your request as quickly as we can. We will only consider requests made via this form.

Please include as much detail as possible, such as outline of research query, context and specifics.

About this service

Who can ask a question?

'The quality and speed of response to my enquiries has been amazing.'

Anyone can submit a question to the Information and Knowledge Services team. We can help with any queries relating to health and social care, whether you're a health professional, student or a member of the public.

What subjects do you cover?

'It gave me the exact information I needed very quickly from someone who has a sound knowledge of the system.'

We answer questions on any issues related to health and social care, such as health inequalities, managing long-term conditions, NHS management, leadership, commissioning, patient and public involvement, Black, Asian and ethnic minority health, social care, older people and mental health care, workforce development and NHS reforms.

Can you check references for publications?

'A fantastic and valuable service. Will definitely use again. Thank you!'

If you have a publication title and need further details or have a citation and need the name of the report or book we can help.

I'm a student. Can you help me with my dissertation?

While we can’t undertake your assignment or essay on your behalf,  we can help by advising which information sources would be suitable and how to search them most effectively. 

Contact us to book a research skills training session

Example questions

  • What impact will Brexit have on health and social care?
  • Can you explain the structure of the NHS?
  • What is social care and how is it funded? 
  • How much of the total budget health budget is spent on mental health?
  • How many nurses in the UK suffer from burnout?
  •  Do you have a reading list on the history of the NHS?