Publications

Leaders of ten health care organisations have signed a joint open letter to MPs calling for an amendment to the Health and Care Bill that ensures the health system in England is fully staffed now and in the future.

A broad coalition of health and care organisations have come together to speak with one voice about the need to prioritise the emotional and physical wellbeing of health and care staff.

Leaders of The King’s Fund, the Health Foundation and the Nuffield Trust have written to the Secretary of State for Health and Care, Matt Hancock, and the Chair of the Commons Health and Social Care Committee, Jeremy Hunt, calling for a new clause to be added to the forthcoming NHS Bill to support better workforce planning.

The involvement of the private sector in the NHS is a hotly contested topic. We consider whether the NHS is being privatised.

John Appleby examines the New Year priorities for the NHS outlined in last week’s Operating Framework for 2008/09.

With the Healthcare Commission's annual health check putting the spotlight on the performance of NHS leaders, Karen Lynas warns against underinvesting in its leaders.

Just ahead of the political conference season, Niall Dickson reflects on the likely consequences of Sir Derek Wanless's review of NHS funding and performance.

Tony Harrison and Ian Gilmore ask whether more care at home and new 'polyclinics' will spell the end of district general hospitals?

Imagine being able to see the future and assess health needs and the repercussions of policy initiatives. Windmill 2007 did that and found some valuable pointers.

At the dawn of a new political administration, The King's Fund Chief Executive Niall Dickson examines the issues likely to dominate health debate in the coming months.

Geraint Lewis and Phyllis Shelton argue that as patients demand more, it is vital to control variation while preserving truly personalised delivery.

Niall Dickson examines the state of the NHS after 10 years of Labour government.

An article by Niall Dickson from The King's Fund's Insight magazine, arguing that the current financial pressures on the NHS could be more of an opportunity than a threat.

Our Chief Economist John Appleby cuts up the 'NHS cake' to show where all the money has gone.

Niall Dickson explains why workforce planning in health is a nightmare.

Jo Maybin says ministers face a struggle to win over sceptics about NHS reform.

John Appleby and Arturo Alvarez-Rosete say that the latest British Social Attitudes survey reveals some interesting - and perhaps surprising - views about choice in health care.

It is the lynchpin of health policy for third-term Labour, but how much does the public understand about what choice offers? Rebecca Rosen reports on new research.