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Long read The economic influence of the NHS at the local level As the biggest employer in England and a significant economic force in local communities, the NHS has a unique opportunity to influence the wellbeing of the population it serves. David Maguire looks at how the NHS can affect the health of their local population as an economic agent. Long read The updated GP contract explained NHS England and the British Medical Association’s general practice committee have negotiated an update to the five-year GP contract framework published in January 2019. This explainer outlines the changes and explains what they mean for the future of general practice. Evidence and consultation NHS Funding Bill House of Commons Second Reading: briefing The King's Fund produced this briefing ahead of the second reading of the NHS Funding Bill in the House of Commons. Article Public health funding uncertainty is hitting hard This article was first published on the LGC website. The lack of news from the government about the public health grant contrasts with the long term certainly it has given the NHS, writes Sally Warren. Evidence and consultation Network contract directed enhanced service: draft outline service specifications The urgent action needed to stabilise general practice, by addressing workload and workforce issues, raises important questions around the timing, implementation and pace of these new service specifications even though the overall direction they set out is the right one. Report The Spending Review – what does it mean for health and social care? The King's Fund has come together the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation to publish a briefing on the impact of the Spending Review on health and social care. Article Where does the spending review leave social care? The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries. Article The spending review: what does it mean for health and care? Richard Murray offers an assessment of where the comprehensive spending review leaves health and social care. Article UK’s health and social care spending plans: more of the same? Nearly half of next year's NHS funding boost will come from cuts to other health services, finds John Appleby. Report Statement from the Barker Commission: The future of health and social care A statement from the Barker Commission to the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review on the state of social care and its funding. Report How is the NHS performing? October 2015: Quarterly Monitoring Report The NHS is now entering seriously dangerous financial territory which will have ramifications for patients and for all levels of NHS management. Article Improving outcomes while reducing costs Chris Ham speaks to Dr Mark Smith, Founder and Former President and CEO of California HealthCare Foundation, about improving outcomes for patients while reducing costs. Article The three crises facing the NHS in England Ministers need to be honest with the public about the consequences for patient care, says Chris Ham. Report Foundation trust and NHS trust mergers: 2010 to 2015 This report reviews 20 mergers involving NHS trusts and foundation trusts between 2010 and mid-2015 and asks whether mergers are always the best way forward. Evidence and consultation Spending Review submission: health and social care funding: The short, medium and long-term outlook The King's Fund's submission to the 2015 Spending Review argues that if the government is serious in its commitment to health and social care, it must ensure that adequate funds are available both in this parliament and longer term. Article Should there be more discussion about the quality of leadership in the third sector? Is enough emphasis and thought devoted to leadership styles, the culture this creates and whether this fully reflects the organisation’s aims and ethos? Article Government's first 100 days: Treasury's fingerprints are all over health policy The Treasury’s influence on government health policy is not surprising in view of the emphasis on deficit reduction and spending controls. So far the health policy can be divided into three major themes, each has their own tensions requiring resolution, writes Chris Ham 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. Report Making change possible: A Transformation Fund for the NHS Our report, in partnership with the Health Foundation, calls for a dedicated Transformation Fund to finance and drive forward essential changes to services. Report How is the NHS performing? July 2015: Quarterly Monitoring Report With the majority of trusts forecasting deficits and no prospect of extra funding, it is clear that the NHS is heading for a financial crunch by the end of the year. Report Better value in the NHS: The role of changes in clinical practice The NHS is being asked to make large productivity savings. This report argues that, rather than looking at efficiency and costs, the NHS should be focusing on getting better value from its budget. Subscribe to our Weekly Update newsletterHealth and care explained: How does the health and care system work? How is it changing?This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more. 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Long read Health and care: the first 100 days of the new government We provide a record of the progress made towards meeting the government’s manifesto pledges and campaign commitments during its first 100 days in office.
Long read The economic influence of the NHS at the local level As the biggest employer in England and a significant economic force in local communities, the NHS has a unique opportunity to influence the wellbeing of the population it serves. David Maguire looks at how the NHS can affect the health of their local population as an economic agent.
Long read The updated GP contract explained NHS England and the British Medical Association’s general practice committee have negotiated an update to the five-year GP contract framework published in January 2019. This explainer outlines the changes and explains what they mean for the future of general practice.
Evidence and consultation NHS Funding Bill House of Commons Second Reading: briefing The King's Fund produced this briefing ahead of the second reading of the NHS Funding Bill in the House of Commons.
Article Public health funding uncertainty is hitting hard This article was first published on the LGC website. The lack of news from the government about the public health grant contrasts with the long term certainly it has given the NHS, writes Sally Warren.
Evidence and consultation Network contract directed enhanced service: draft outline service specifications The urgent action needed to stabilise general practice, by addressing workload and workforce issues, raises important questions around the timing, implementation and pace of these new service specifications even though the overall direction they set out is the right one.
Report The Spending Review – what does it mean for health and social care? The King's Fund has come together the Nuffield Trust and the Health Foundation to publish a briefing on the impact of the Spending Review on health and social care.
Article Where does the spending review leave social care? The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries.
Article The spending review: what does it mean for health and care? Richard Murray offers an assessment of where the comprehensive spending review leaves health and social care.
Article UK’s health and social care spending plans: more of the same? Nearly half of next year's NHS funding boost will come from cuts to other health services, finds John Appleby.
Report Statement from the Barker Commission: The future of health and social care A statement from the Barker Commission to the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review on the state of social care and its funding.
Report How is the NHS performing? October 2015: Quarterly Monitoring Report The NHS is now entering seriously dangerous financial territory which will have ramifications for patients and for all levels of NHS management.
Article Improving outcomes while reducing costs Chris Ham speaks to Dr Mark Smith, Founder and Former President and CEO of California HealthCare Foundation, about improving outcomes for patients while reducing costs.
Article The three crises facing the NHS in England Ministers need to be honest with the public about the consequences for patient care, says Chris Ham.
Report Foundation trust and NHS trust mergers: 2010 to 2015 This report reviews 20 mergers involving NHS trusts and foundation trusts between 2010 and mid-2015 and asks whether mergers are always the best way forward.
Evidence and consultation Spending Review submission: health and social care funding: The short, medium and long-term outlook The King's Fund's submission to the 2015 Spending Review argues that if the government is serious in its commitment to health and social care, it must ensure that adequate funds are available both in this parliament and longer term.
Article Should there be more discussion about the quality of leadership in the third sector? Is enough emphasis and thought devoted to leadership styles, the culture this creates and whether this fully reflects the organisation’s aims and ethos?
Article Government's first 100 days: Treasury's fingerprints are all over health policy The Treasury’s influence on government health policy is not surprising in view of the emphasis on deficit reduction and spending controls. So far the health policy can be divided into three major themes, each has their own tensions requiring resolution, writes Chris Ham
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.
Report Making change possible: A Transformation Fund for the NHS Our report, in partnership with the Health Foundation, calls for a dedicated Transformation Fund to finance and drive forward essential changes to services.
Report How is the NHS performing? July 2015: Quarterly Monitoring Report With the majority of trusts forecasting deficits and no prospect of extra funding, it is clear that the NHS is heading for a financial crunch by the end of the year.
Report Better value in the NHS: The role of changes in clinical practice The NHS is being asked to make large productivity savings. This report argues that, rather than looking at efficiency and costs, the NHS should be focusing on getting better value from its budget.
Health and care explained: How does the health and care system work? How is it changing?This selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.
