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'Important reforms could be undermined by plans for ministerial interference': The King's Fund response to the Health and Care Bill

‘These are important reforms that could be undermined by controversial plans for greater ministerial interference in the day-to-day running of the NHS,' says Richard Murray, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, commenting on the Health and Care Bill.

6 July 2021

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New analysis reveals stark inequalities in obesity rates across England

Urgent action is needed to tackle stark inequalities in rates of obesity and obesity-related illness and prevent the NHS from being overwhelmed, according to a new briefing published by The King’s Fund.

5 July 2021

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The King's Fund responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report into the government’s proposals for the reform of health and social care

‘The Committee rightly acknowledges the possible benefits of the government’s health and care reforms, while also identifying the significant pitfalls ministers must avoid,' says Chief Executive of The King's Fund, Richard Murray.

14 May 2021

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The King's Fund comments on the Queen's Speech

'The Queen’s Speech once again stops short of a meaningful commitment to reform England’s broken social care system,' says Chief Executive of The King's Fund, Richard Murray.

11 May 2021

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New analysis shows ‘widespread decline’ in adult social care

New figures reveal the dire state of England's social care sector before the pandemic, with more people requesting support but fewer getting the help they needed.

6 May 2021

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The King's Fund comments on the announcement of the new Office for Health Promotion

'Today’s announcement does not add up to compelling vision for creating a healthier society,' says Sally Warren, Director of Policy at The King's Fund.

29 March 2021

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New report calls on London’s health and care leaders to ignite efforts to tackle health inequalities

Our new report, commissioned by London's Mayor, finds that health and care organisations across London have worked together more closely than ever before to improve and join up services in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

22 February 2021

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Our response to the Department of Health and Social Care's Integration and Innovation White Paper: a welcome shift towards collaboration

Richard Murray welcomes the shift away from competition between health care organisations towards a new model of collaboration, partnership and integration, but warns of disruption during this period of crisis tackling Covid-19.

11 February 2021

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Boost for local health partnerships as six areas secure place on £3 million grant-funding programme

Six areas in England have been chosen to join the first phase of a major grant-funding and development programme designed to improve the health and wellbeing of communities and tackle health inequalities.

14 January 2021

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'The impact of Covid-19 on waiting times for NHS patients will be felt for years to come': The King's Fund responds to latest NHS performance statistics

David Maguire, Senior Analyst at The King’s Fund responds to the latest NHS performance statistics.

11 December 2020

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Social care staff shortages 'neither fair nor sustainable': The King's Fund responds to Skills for Care workforce statistics

Simon Bottery, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responds to the Skills for Care report on the social care workforce.

23 October 2020

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Vital lessons need to be learnt: The King’s Fund response to the Health and Social Care Committee report on core NHS services during the Covid-19 pandemic

Richard Murray, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to the Health and Social Care Committee’s report into the delivery of core NHS services during the Covid-19 pandemic.

1 October 2020

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The King's Fund responds to Migration Advisory Committee review of Shortage Occupation List

Sally Warren, Director of Policy at The King’s Fund, comments on the Migration Advisory Committee’s review of the shortage occupation list.

29 September 2020

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‘Found guilty without a trial’: The King’s Fund response to the shake up of public health

Richard Murray, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, comments on Matt Hancock MP’s announcement of changes to the English public health system.

18 August 2020

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England has highest excess death rate: The King’s Fund responds to ONS international comparisons of mortality data

Dr Veena Raleigh, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responds to the ONS comparisons of mortality between European countries and regions, January to June 2020.

30 July 2020

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‘Another interim stop-gap’: The King’s Fund response to NHS People Plan 20/21

Suzie Bailey, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development at The King’s Fund, comments on the expected NHS People Plan and related government announcements.

30 July 2020

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'More a minor skirmish than a war on obesity‘: The King's Fund responds to the government obesity plan

David Buck, Senior Fellow at The King’s Fund, responds to the published government obesity plan.

27 July 2020

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'By shutting out overseas staff, the government has increased the pressure on itself to urgently develop and fund reforms' to the care sector: The King's Fund responds to new immigration rules

Suzie Bailey, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development at The King’s Fund, comments on the new list of occupations eligible for the health and care visa.

14 July 2020

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'Patients can unfortunately expect long waits for care to continue': The King's Fund comments on patient surveys and performance data

Today sees the publication of monthly hospital performance data and the GP Patient Survey 2020 results, revealing significant challenges ahead for the health service. Our experts say patients ‘can unfortunately expect long waits for care to continue’ and we need ‘honest conversations with patients and the public about what they can realistically expect’.

10 July 2020

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'Lessons must be learnt' as ONS reveal tragic death toll among care staff

Suzie Bailey, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development at The King’s Fund, comments on the latest ONS figures on Covid-19 deaths by occupation.

26 June 2020

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