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Article Making an impact: Matthew’s story We talk to Matthew Lanham, Chief Executive of the Neuromuscular Centre – a charity that won a GSK IMPACT Award in recognition of its work to improve people's health. Article Talking leadership: Mark Redhead on the Top Manager Programme As we launch a new scheme for alumni of our Top Manager Programme, Mark Redhead talks to us about his experience of the programme and how he is applying what he learned to his work. Article Yet more performance ratings for the NHS: new STP ratings are narrowly focused and centrally driven In July NHS England published its first 'progress dashboard' for the 44 new sustainability and transformation partnerships, but these new ratings are narrowly focused and centrally driven, say Hugh Alderwick and Veena Raleigh. Article Transforming the NHS through second-order change Matthew Lewis and Julia Fernando discuss what the barriers and enablers to transformational change are, and why this type of change is key to the future of the NHS. Article The general election, the NHS, and social care: a less damaging deal on Brexit and more funding may result The outcome of the general election will mean more of the same for the NHS and social care in the short term, and huge uncertainty on two fronts in the medium term, says Chris Ham. Article Talking leadership: Mark Doughty on delivering a vision of real collaboration Mark Doughty explains why it's critical that there is a new relationship between those in the health care system and patients and local communities. Article We have to address the faultline between social care and the NHS One is heavily rationed and means-tested, the other free at the point of use and tax-funded. And when assets are involved, the issue becomes politically toxic, says Richard Humphries. Article Nine principles for success: integrating mental health in new models of care We identify nine key principles for successful integration of mental health in new models of care. Article Is there too much bureaucracy in the NHS? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we explore whether there is too much bureaucracy in the NHS. Article Is the government on track to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020? Ahead of the general election, we explore how far the government has come in meeting its pledge to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020. Article Organising care at the NHS front line Quality improvement is best led not by regulators but by those who care for patients, say Chris Ham and Don Berwick Article Supporting leaders to deliver transformational change: Nicola Walsh on our work with communities How can leaders collaborate to deliver sustainability and transformation plans and implement new care models? Nicola Walsh discusses our work supporting leaders to develop new ways of working. Article Talking leadership: Allison Trimble on building leaders’ authority Allison Trimble discusses the challenges leaders in health and care face when they begin to grow their influence, and how they can overcome them. Article Talking leadership: Marcus Powell on our seventh annual leadership and management summit Fifteen months on from joining The King’s Fund, Marcus Powell, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development, reflects on the challenges facing leaders across health and care. Article Sustainability and transformation plans for the NHS in England: what do they say and what happens next? Plans for the future of health and care services in England hold promise but need time, investment, and a dose of realism, say Hugh Alderwick and Chris Ham. Article Inspiring leadership: Kate’s story We talk to Kate Bones, whose experience of taking part in our Athena programme has left a lasting impression. Article Talking leadership: Sally Hulks on organisational development in the NHS Sally Hulks discusses the importance of organisational development in fostering compassionate, collaborative leadership and developing cultures for high-quality care. Article Talking leadership: Fiona Greenfield on developing compassionate leadership through mindfulness Fiona Greenfield, an experienced nurse, reflects on the importance of leading compassionately. Article An all-inclusive NHS is achievable Discrimination against minorities is prevalent in the NHS, but a climate of inclusion, mutual respect and supportiveness will ensure that the benefits of diversity are gained, writes Michael West. Subscribe to our Weekly Update newsletterHealth 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. Got a question? Ask a librarian
Article Talking leadership: transforming mental health services Mandip Randhawa writes about the challenges of transforming mental health services for children and young people.
Article Making an impact: Matthew’s story We talk to Matthew Lanham, Chief Executive of the Neuromuscular Centre – a charity that won a GSK IMPACT Award in recognition of its work to improve people's health.
Article Talking leadership: Mark Redhead on the Top Manager Programme As we launch a new scheme for alumni of our Top Manager Programme, Mark Redhead talks to us about his experience of the programme and how he is applying what he learned to his work.
Article Yet more performance ratings for the NHS: new STP ratings are narrowly focused and centrally driven In July NHS England published its first 'progress dashboard' for the 44 new sustainability and transformation partnerships, but these new ratings are narrowly focused and centrally driven, say Hugh Alderwick and Veena Raleigh.
Article Transforming the NHS through second-order change Matthew Lewis and Julia Fernando discuss what the barriers and enablers to transformational change are, and why this type of change is key to the future of the NHS.
Article The general election, the NHS, and social care: a less damaging deal on Brexit and more funding may result The outcome of the general election will mean more of the same for the NHS and social care in the short term, and huge uncertainty on two fronts in the medium term, says Chris Ham.
Article Talking leadership: Mark Doughty on delivering a vision of real collaboration Mark Doughty explains why it's critical that there is a new relationship between those in the health care system and patients and local communities.
Article We have to address the faultline between social care and the NHS One is heavily rationed and means-tested, the other free at the point of use and tax-funded. And when assets are involved, the issue becomes politically toxic, says Richard Humphries.
Article Nine principles for success: integrating mental health in new models of care We identify nine key principles for successful integration of mental health in new models of care.
Article Is there too much bureaucracy in the NHS? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we explore whether there is too much bureaucracy in the NHS.
Article Is the government on track to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020? Ahead of the general election, we explore how far the government has come in meeting its pledge to get 5,000 more doctors working in general practice by 2020.
Article Organising care at the NHS front line Quality improvement is best led not by regulators but by those who care for patients, say Chris Ham and Don Berwick
Article Supporting leaders to deliver transformational change: Nicola Walsh on our work with communities How can leaders collaborate to deliver sustainability and transformation plans and implement new care models? Nicola Walsh discusses our work supporting leaders to develop new ways of working.
Article Talking leadership: Allison Trimble on building leaders’ authority Allison Trimble discusses the challenges leaders in health and care face when they begin to grow their influence, and how they can overcome them.
Article Talking leadership: Marcus Powell on our seventh annual leadership and management summit Fifteen months on from joining The King’s Fund, Marcus Powell, Director of Leadership and Organisational Development, reflects on the challenges facing leaders across health and care.
Article Sustainability and transformation plans for the NHS in England: what do they say and what happens next? Plans for the future of health and care services in England hold promise but need time, investment, and a dose of realism, say Hugh Alderwick and Chris Ham.
Article Inspiring leadership: Kate’s story We talk to Kate Bones, whose experience of taking part in our Athena programme has left a lasting impression.
Article Talking leadership: Sally Hulks on organisational development in the NHS Sally Hulks discusses the importance of organisational development in fostering compassionate, collaborative leadership and developing cultures for high-quality care.
Article Talking leadership: Fiona Greenfield on developing compassionate leadership through mindfulness Fiona Greenfield, an experienced nurse, reflects on the importance of leading compassionately.
Article An all-inclusive NHS is achievable Discrimination against minorities is prevalent in the NHS, but a climate of inclusion, mutual respect and supportiveness will ensure that the benefits of diversity are gained, writes Michael West.
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.
