Publications

We set out our thoughts on the Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry on the role of local authorities in health issues.

Our data briefing looks at patterns of admissions for ambulatory care-sensitive conditions and assesses how emergency admissions could be reduced.

In this briefing for the Debate in the House of Commons, we set out our thoughts on the future of social care, the Dilnot Commission and how the integration of health and social care could be implemented.

This report from The King's Fund and Nuffield Trust is intended to support the Department of Health's development of a national strategy on integrated health and social care.

This paper responds to the Health Select Committee's inquiry into the future of social care funding and the case for major reform of the existing system.

Teresa Poole sets out how adult social care is currently funded, outlines some of the main criticisms of the current arrangements and describes the types of changes the government might consider for its reform.

This paper is a formal response to the Department of Health's draft guidance on NHS patients who wish to pay for additional private care.

This paper responds to questions in the consultation on smoke-free premises and vehicles, the exemption of the smoking ban in treatment facilities, and ensuring protection from secondhand smoke.

A formal response to the Health Select Committee's consultation on co-payments and charges in the NHS, including whether charges for some services are equitable and appropriate.

This paper responds to the government's White Paper that aims to redesign community health and social care services.

This paper considers the proposed smoking ban outlined in the White Paper 'Choosing Health: Making health choices easier' and argues that it is a form of stewardship needed for the public good.