Publications Independent research and analysis on health and social care Search Apply Listing Content Type Viewing: Article All publications Reports Long reads (-) Articles Evidence and consultations Commissioned reports 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 General practice New models of care Public health Leadership, systems and organisations Clinical leadership Integrated care Local service design Quality improvement System leadership Workforce and skills Patients, people and society Health inequalities Patient experience (-) Patient involvement Public opinion (-) Technology and data (-) Policy, finance and performance Commissioning and contracting Governance and regulation NHS finances NHS five year forward view NHS long-term plan Performance Social care finances Year 2005 2006 2007 (-) 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 (-) 2018 2019 2020 2021 Article A funding boost for the NHS in England Now the government must decide how to fund social care, 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 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 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 Quality in a cold climate: is the NHS on course? Anna Dixon questions whether the Outcomes Framework offers a coherent guide to help steer the health service through the more difficult financial times ahead. Article In brief: what did the Operating Framework say? Jo Maybin looks the essential elements of the Operating Framework, including adjustments to the three tiers of 'vital signs' introduced last year. Article Analysis: Operating Framework The Operating Framework sets out the Department of Health's vision for the NHS, bringing together last year's priorities with the proposals on quality. Article Q&A on the Operating Framework for NHS leaders How can chief executives seize the new freedoms offered by David Nicholson and the Operating Framework? The King's Fund Director of Leadership Development, Karen Lynas offers some advice. Article Winners and losers in PCT funding shake up John Appleby provides a data analysis of the new PCT allocations, looking at the likely impact, particularly in the context of the wider economic climate. Article World class commissioning - a catalyst for change? As PCTs up and down the country face formal judgement of their commissioning skills for the first time, The King's Fund's Leadership Director Karen Lynas offers her views on the new world class commissioning assurance system. Article Getting quality from the regulators Deciding who does what will be vital if we’re to get a quality service from the regulators. Niall Dickson reflects on the new role of the CQC and its chair, Lady Young. Article Super patients should use their powers wisely The government is set to empower patients with personal budgets for care, but clear rules must guarantee choices are well informed and cost-effective, say Anna Dixon and Rebecca Ashton Article How to score public accountability points Ruth Thorlby and Richard Lewis discuss the public accountability of primary care trusts. Article Patient choice in general practice: the implications of patient satisfaction surveys Ruth Robertson, Anna Dixon and Julian Le Grand consider the factors that explain patient satisfaction with general practice physicians and how this may drive patients' choice of practice. Article David Woodhead and Valerie James on tackling decommissioning This article looks at the challenges surrounding decommissioning. Government is stepping away from setting central targets and relinquishing direct control over delivery. Locally identified needs and priorities will take their place. 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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 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 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 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 Quality in a cold climate: is the NHS on course? Anna Dixon questions whether the Outcomes Framework offers a coherent guide to help steer the health service through the more difficult financial times ahead.
Article In brief: what did the Operating Framework say? Jo Maybin looks the essential elements of the Operating Framework, including adjustments to the three tiers of 'vital signs' introduced last year.
Article Analysis: Operating Framework The Operating Framework sets out the Department of Health's vision for the NHS, bringing together last year's priorities with the proposals on quality.
Article Q&A on the Operating Framework for NHS leaders How can chief executives seize the new freedoms offered by David Nicholson and the Operating Framework? The King's Fund Director of Leadership Development, Karen Lynas offers some advice.
Article Winners and losers in PCT funding shake up John Appleby provides a data analysis of the new PCT allocations, looking at the likely impact, particularly in the context of the wider economic climate.
Article World class commissioning - a catalyst for change? As PCTs up and down the country face formal judgement of their commissioning skills for the first time, The King's Fund's Leadership Director Karen Lynas offers her views on the new world class commissioning assurance system.
Article Getting quality from the regulators Deciding who does what will be vital if we’re to get a quality service from the regulators. Niall Dickson reflects on the new role of the CQC and its chair, Lady Young.
Article Super patients should use their powers wisely The government is set to empower patients with personal budgets for care, but clear rules must guarantee choices are well informed and cost-effective, say Anna Dixon and Rebecca Ashton
Article How to score public accountability points Ruth Thorlby and Richard Lewis discuss the public accountability of primary care trusts.
Article Patient choice in general practice: the implications of patient satisfaction surveys Ruth Robertson, Anna Dixon and Julian Le Grand consider the factors that explain patient satisfaction with general practice physicians and how this may drive patients' choice of practice.
Article David Woodhead and Valerie James on tackling decommissioning This article looks at the challenges surrounding decommissioning. Government is stepping away from setting central targets and relinquishing direct control over delivery. Locally identified needs and priorities will take their place.
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.
