Spring Budget 2017

The Spring Budget was announced on 8 March 2017. This page collects our response to the Chancellor's announcements as well as some of our recent work on NHS and social care funding and finances.

Read our response to the Spring Budget

Commentary and analysis ahead of the Spring Budget

How is the NHS performing? March 2017: Quarterly Monitoring Report

More patients with complex conditions is the main reason for worsening performance in A&E departments, according to the 22nd quarterly monitoring report from The King's Fund.

What's going on in A&E? The key questions answered

We analyse the latest data and address some of the key questions at the heart of the debate around the pressures in A&E.

NHS finances on the brink

Richard Murray gives an overview of the state of NHS finances, ahead of the latest figures being released next week.

Is a ‘death tax’ for social care about to be announced?

Is the government about to announce plans for a new approach to funding social care? Nicholas Timmins asks if a tax on people's estates after they have died will be an acceptable idea this time around.

Theresa May's choice: give the NHS more money, or tell voters to expect worse care

Chris Ham reflects on Simon Stevens challenge to the government either to find more money for the NHS and social care, or be honest with the public about the consequences.

Listening to the chorus of concern around social care

As we publish a joint statement on health and social care, Richard Humphries considers the rising levels of concern in the social care sector about funding and quality of care.

Solutions for the NHS and social care

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Priorities for the NHS and social care in 2017

2017 promises to be another challenging year for the health and care system. We identify five priorities for the year ahead.

Commission on the Future of Health and Social Care in England

The Barker Commission answered the question of whether having separate systems for health and social care is still fit for purpose.

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