Publications Independent research and analysis on health and social care Search Apply Listing Content Type Viewing: All publications All publications Share this content Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Print this page Topics Health and care services Adult social care Community services (-) End-of-life care General practice Hospital care Long-term conditions Mental health Public health (-) Leadership, systems and organisations Integrated care Local service design Workforce and skills Patients, people and society Older people Patient experience Patient involvement Patient safety Technology and data Policy, finance and performance Access to care Commissioning and contracting Governance and regulation NHS finances Performance Productivity Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 (-) 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Report How Should we Deal with Hospital Failure? Facing the challenges of the new NHS market Financial instability is just one reason for failure in the NHS. This paper explores how failure can be prevented or managed, while protecting the quality of patient care and restoring viability. Report Internationally Recruited Nurses in London: Profile and implications for policy Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment. Report The Business of Caring: The King's Fund inquiry into care services for older people in London Our briefing exposes major shortcomings in the current care system for older people in London and recommends ways to address them. Report Commissioning Care Services for Older People Achievements and challenges in London This paper from The King's Fund outlines the factors helping or hindering the commissioning of care across London. Report Governing Foundation Trusts: A new era for public accountability Our paper on governing foundation trusts looks at the early experiences of foundation trust governors and considers the role they play in health care. Report Trends in London's NHS Workforce: An updated analysis of key data London's NHS faces particular challenges in recruiting and retaining its workforce. How can it overcome these challenges, and what progress is being made? Report Palliative Care: Perspectives for dying people Drawing on a two-year research project carried out by UCH, this publication examines palliative care provision in London, looking at how services vary between PCTs. Report Managing for Health: What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues? This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues. Subscribe to our Weekly Update newsletterHealth and care explained: Making sense of the health and care system This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more. Got a question? Ask a librarian
Report How Should we Deal with Hospital Failure? Facing the challenges of the new NHS market Financial instability is just one reason for failure in the NHS. This paper explores how failure can be prevented or managed, while protecting the quality of patient care and restoring viability.
Report Internationally Recruited Nurses in London: Profile and implications for policy Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment.
Report The Business of Caring: The King's Fund inquiry into care services for older people in London Our briefing exposes major shortcomings in the current care system for older people in London and recommends ways to address them.
Report Commissioning Care Services for Older People Achievements and challenges in London This paper from The King's Fund outlines the factors helping or hindering the commissioning of care across London.
Report Governing Foundation Trusts: A new era for public accountability Our paper on governing foundation trusts looks at the early experiences of foundation trust governors and considers the role they play in health care.
Report Trends in London's NHS Workforce: An updated analysis of key data London's NHS faces particular challenges in recruiting and retaining its workforce. How can it overcome these challenges, and what progress is being made?
Report Palliative Care: Perspectives for dying people Drawing on a two-year research project carried out by UCH, this publication examines palliative care provision in London, looking at how services vary between PCTs.
Report Managing for Health: What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues? This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues.
Health and care explained: Making sense of the health and care system This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.
