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Article A new deal with the public It’s time to revisit what people can expect from the NHS and what their obligations are in return, writes Chris Ham. Article An international perspective on developing new models of care in the PACS vanguards In this extract from our NHS England-commissioned report on developing new models of care in the PACS vanguards, Don Berwick offers an international perspective. Article Getting the most from technology requires pathway redesign Test bed initiatives show that, beyond technology, pathway transformation is what leads to the real change. Article NHS England throws down challenge to government The NHS may have to restrict what it provides with its budget, says Chris Ham. Article Patient involvement: Paul’s story Paul Radin speaks to us about his experience of patient involvement at The King’s Fund. Article State of health and care in England Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham. Article What policies are needed to improve children’s health? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we consider what policies are needed to improve children's health. Article Nine principles for success: integrating mental health in new models of care We identify nine key principles for successful integration of mental health in new models of care. Article Did the government meet its pledge to tackle childhood obesity? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to tackle childhood obesity. Article Building collaborative partnerships with patients and communities Mark Doughty discusses progress made by The King's Fund's Leading collaboratively with patients and communities programme. Article The NHS needs a Transformation Fund Now, more than ever, we need a new, comprehensive approach to supporting and implementing change, say Richard Murray and Anita Charlesworth. Article The NHS five year forward view: lessons from the United States in developing new care models All political parties have endorsed NHS plans for greater integration of care in the next parliament. Chris Ham and colleagues use US experience to suggest what is needed to make it happen. Article UK NHS: Less money (but more bangs per buck)? John Appleby assesses whether NHS efficiency savings will meet the funding gap. Article When delivering treatment is not enough How can patients be encouraged to participate in their own care? And just what does it mean to be an empowered patient? Article Dalton review: Good leadership will determine the best models for change There are a range of models being explored by the Dalton review to improve NHS provider models in future. Health care management is complex and mulifaceted, so needs to successfully meet varying local health needs, argue Chris Ham and Chris Hopson. Article Prescription charges: are they worth it? John Appleby assesses whether the policy of charging for prescriptions in England is helping or harming the NHS. Article NHS England’s chief executive sets out thinking on new models of care Simon Stevens has the opportunity to make changes that in normal times would be impossible, says Chris Ham. Article Activate the next level of patient engagement There is evidence that patient activation is an effective way to measure the capacity of patients to manage their health and for providers to better tailor services to them. Helen Gilburt and Alf Collins explain how. Article Invest in housing to improve health and reduce costs As councils retain substantial responsibilities for housing, there is strong evidence that their actions can significantly contribute to the improved health of residents. 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Article The impact of a no deal Brexit on health and care: an open letter to MPs The King's Fund, alongside the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, summarise the four major areas where the impact of a no deal Brexit could be felt most sharply in health and care.
Article A new deal with the public It’s time to revisit what people can expect from the NHS and what their obligations are in return, writes Chris Ham.
Article An international perspective on developing new models of care in the PACS vanguards In this extract from our NHS England-commissioned report on developing new models of care in the PACS vanguards, Don Berwick offers an international perspective.
Article Getting the most from technology requires pathway redesign Test bed initiatives show that, beyond technology, pathway transformation is what leads to the real change.
Article NHS England throws down challenge to government The NHS may have to restrict what it provides with its budget, says Chris Ham.
Article Patient involvement: Paul’s story Paul Radin speaks to us about his experience of patient involvement at The King’s Fund.
Article State of health and care in England Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.
Article What policies are needed to improve children’s health? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we consider what policies are needed to improve children's health.
Article Nine principles for success: integrating mental health in new models of care We identify nine key principles for successful integration of mental health in new models of care.
Article Did the government meet its pledge to tackle childhood obesity? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to tackle childhood obesity.
Article Building collaborative partnerships with patients and communities Mark Doughty discusses progress made by The King's Fund's Leading collaboratively with patients and communities programme.
Article The NHS needs a Transformation Fund Now, more than ever, we need a new, comprehensive approach to supporting and implementing change, say Richard Murray and Anita Charlesworth.
Article The NHS five year forward view: lessons from the United States in developing new care models All political parties have endorsed NHS plans for greater integration of care in the next parliament. Chris Ham and colleagues use US experience to suggest what is needed to make it happen.
Article UK NHS: Less money (but more bangs per buck)? John Appleby assesses whether NHS efficiency savings will meet the funding gap.
Article When delivering treatment is not enough How can patients be encouraged to participate in their own care? And just what does it mean to be an empowered patient?
Article Dalton review: Good leadership will determine the best models for change There are a range of models being explored by the Dalton review to improve NHS provider models in future. Health care management is complex and mulifaceted, so needs to successfully meet varying local health needs, argue Chris Ham and Chris Hopson.
Article Prescription charges: are they worth it? John Appleby assesses whether the policy of charging for prescriptions in England is helping or harming the NHS.
Article NHS England’s chief executive sets out thinking on new models of care Simon Stevens has the opportunity to make changes that in normal times would be impossible, says Chris Ham.
Article Activate the next level of patient engagement There is evidence that patient activation is an effective way to measure the capacity of patients to manage their health and for providers to better tailor services to them. Helen Gilburt and Alf Collins explain how.
Article Invest in housing to improve health and reduce costs As councils retain substantial responsibilities for housing, there is strong evidence that their actions can significantly contribute to the improved health of residents.
Health and care explained: Making sense of the health and care systemThis selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.
