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.

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.

The current system, dominated by the general hospital, is outmoded. But are politicians brave enough to dismantle some of those shells?

Rachael Addicott spoke to four commercial accountable care organisations about the performance standards physicians must achieve and the consequences of not meeting them.

Small was beautiful, writes Chris Ham, but as the NHS changes GPs will need to start working together to make the most of the funding available.

Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered.

The King's Fund has contributed to a series of products for health and wellbeing boards, including a strategy guide, self assessment toolkit and briefings.

Richard Humphries discusses the government’s progress report on the funding of care and support.

In the absence of a clear framework for local authorities, NHS partners and private individuals to plan ahead, social care funding pressures will only get worse.

Local voluntary organisations bring value to health care – but now they need to demonstrate how, says Lisa Weaks.

Chris Ham suggests that a bundle of policy interventions are needed to support the evolution of integrated systems of care.

Richard Humphries looks at the importance of cultivating a culture of strong engagement with staff, patients and partners.

Chris Ham summarises issues discussed at the Leadership and Management Summit and explores the challenges NHS faces.

Relatively simple changes in leadership practice can make a big difference to staff engagement and patient experience.

Charities can have an enormous impact on health in their communities, writes Lisa Weaks, but clinical commissioning groups are proving hard to reach.

Joanna Goodrich and Jocelyn Cornwell consider the benefits and contribution of Schwartz Center Rounds® on hospital culture on the UK.