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Article An alternative day in the life of a GP What would a day in the life of a GP working in an innovative model of general practice look like? We pull together a typical day based on the experiences of GPs we met in researching Innovative models of general practice. Article Talking leadership: learning to lead as an NHS consultant Dr Kin Yee Shiu, a consultant in nephrology and acute/general medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, talks about her experience of our Leadership for consultants programme and the challenge of leading change. Article Talking leadership with Suzie Bailey Suzie recently joined The King’s Fund as Director of Leadership and Organisational Development. We talk to her about the challenges facing leaders from across the health and care system. Article Breaking the leadership mould Suzie Bailey and Saffron Cordery from NHS Providers reflect on the findings of our joint report and the challenge of recruiting and retaining leadership roles. Article Leadership vacancies in the NHS The role of leaders is changing as we move towards integrated care, with significant efforts needed to build a pipeline of leaders, say Saffron Cordery and Suzie Bailey. Article It’s time for a new deal between the public and the NHS The 70th anniversary of the NHS is an opportunity to reflect on its enduring popularity and to ask what people can expect from the service and what their obligations are in return, says Chris Ham. Article Digital change is priceless In light of recent announcements, Harry Evans argues it is now time for the NHS to step out of the shadow of past implementation failures. 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 A funding boost for the NHS in England Now the government must decide how to fund social care, says Chris Ham. Article Integrated care has the potential to improve health outcomes Chris Ham and Anna Charles outline the findings and recommendations of the Health and Social Care Committee’s review of integrated care development in the NHS. Article An alternative day in the life of a GP What would a day in the life of a GP working in an innovative model of general practice look like? We pull together a typical day based on the experiences of GPs we met in researching Innovative models of general practice. Article An open letter: a long-term funding settlement for the NHS An open letter to the Prime Minister from The King's Fund, The Nuffield Trust and The Health Foundation about a long-term funding settlement for the NHS. Article Cross-party approach to the NHS and social care When MPs from different parties come together to argue for more funding for the NHS and social care then it's time to sit up and take notice, says 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 Talking leadership: clinicians leading transformational change Taj Hassan answers questions about how clinicians are contributing to transformational change in the NHS. Article Talking leadership: insights from our work with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Joan Milne and David Naylor talk about their experience of commissioning and running the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) leadership development programme. 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 Delayed transfers of care: a quick guide Why do delayed transfers of care occur? And what is the impact on the wider health system? We answer some key questions. Article Hospital Pathways programme: lessons learned We describe the Hospital Pathways programme, the method used to evaluate it, what we learned about the approach, and how the lessons have influenced the Patient and Family-centred Care programme. Article If we want to save more lives, general hospitals must close The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells? Article How will reforms to the NHS in England affect mental health services? The lasting impact of the reforms on mental health services and the people who use them will depend not simply on the legislation itself, but on how it is implemented, says Chris Naylor. 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Article A funding boost for the NHS in England Now the government must decide how to fund social care, says Chris Ham.
Article An alternative day in the life of a GP What would a day in the life of a GP working in an innovative model of general practice look like? We pull together a typical day based on the experiences of GPs we met in researching Innovative models of general practice.
Article Talking leadership: learning to lead as an NHS consultant Dr Kin Yee Shiu, a consultant in nephrology and acute/general medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, talks about her experience of our Leadership for consultants programme and the challenge of leading change.
Article Talking leadership with Suzie Bailey Suzie recently joined The King’s Fund as Director of Leadership and Organisational Development. We talk to her about the challenges facing leaders from across the health and care system.
Article Breaking the leadership mould Suzie Bailey and Saffron Cordery from NHS Providers reflect on the findings of our joint report and the challenge of recruiting and retaining leadership roles.
Article Leadership vacancies in the NHS The role of leaders is changing as we move towards integrated care, with significant efforts needed to build a pipeline of leaders, say Saffron Cordery and Suzie Bailey.
Article It’s time for a new deal between the public and the NHS The 70th anniversary of the NHS is an opportunity to reflect on its enduring popularity and to ask what people can expect from the service and what their obligations are in return, says Chris Ham.
Article Digital change is priceless In light of recent announcements, Harry Evans argues it is now time for the NHS to step out of the shadow of past implementation failures.
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 A funding boost for the NHS in England Now the government must decide how to fund social care, says Chris Ham.
Article Integrated care has the potential to improve health outcomes Chris Ham and Anna Charles outline the findings and recommendations of the Health and Social Care Committee’s review of integrated care development in the NHS.
Article An alternative day in the life of a GP What would a day in the life of a GP working in an innovative model of general practice look like? We pull together a typical day based on the experiences of GPs we met in researching Innovative models of general practice.
Article An open letter: a long-term funding settlement for the NHS An open letter to the Prime Minister from The King's Fund, The Nuffield Trust and The Health Foundation about a long-term funding settlement for the NHS.
Article Cross-party approach to the NHS and social care When MPs from different parties come together to argue for more funding for the NHS and social care then it's time to sit up and take notice, says 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 Talking leadership: clinicians leading transformational change Taj Hassan answers questions about how clinicians are contributing to transformational change in the NHS.
Article Talking leadership: insights from our work with Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Joan Milne and David Naylor talk about their experience of commissioning and running the Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (CUH) leadership development programme.
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 Delayed transfers of care: a quick guide Why do delayed transfers of care occur? And what is the impact on the wider health system? We answer some key questions.
Article Hospital Pathways programme: lessons learned We describe the Hospital Pathways programme, the method used to evaluate it, what we learned about the approach, and how the lessons have influenced the Patient and Family-centred Care programme.
Article If we want to save more lives, general hospitals must close The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells?
Article How will reforms to the NHS in England affect mental health services? The lasting impact of the reforms on mental health services and the people who use them will depend not simply on the legislation itself, but on how it is implemented, says Chris Naylor.
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.