Publications

Working in partnership is central to reducing health inequalities – one department acting alone cannot tackle an issue that does not respect organisational boundaries.

The era of unprecedented investment in health care is over, and prospects for future funding now look bleak. But how will the NHS respond? We used a behavioural simultation to test the possibilities.

This report considers the degree to which NHS workforce planning in England is likely to support the delivery of a workforce that is fit for the future. To inform this assessment, we examine current developments at national and regional level.

As part of a larger research project, a survey was sent to patients in four areas of England to ask about their experience of referral - and choosing a hospital for treatment. This report summarises the survey findings on patients' choice, opinion, travel, information, support and influencing factors.

This paper is a response to the New Horizons consultation, which outlines the need for quality improvement in primary mental health care services.

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.

Independent sector treatment centres (ISTCs) provide services to NHS patients but are owned and run by organisations outside the NHS. This briefing paper explains why ISTCs were introduced, and how they are funded, staffed and regulated.

The King's Fund set up an advisory group to consider how to develop and apply a robust evidence base for complementary practice - their points and discussions are captured in this report.

This paper is a response to the Marmot Review Consultation. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposals to reduce health inequalities and a range of evidence to underpin future health policy.

This paper provides a brief guide to measuring patients' experiences to help trust boards and other interested parties decide which measurement and feedback tools are appropriate for their requirements.

Starting with a look at historical funding for the NHS, The King's Fund and the Institute for Fiscal Studies set out three possible future funding scenarios and their consequences.

Does the Green Paper on social care reform follow the right principles, offer the right options, and map out the right way forward? Read our analysis of the government's proposals for changing the way that social care is funded and delivered.

Jo Maybin summarises the main points of the July 2009 Green Paper setting out options for reform of social care funding.

This paper responds to the NHS Next Stage review, which aims to improve the quality of care provided by the NHS.

This report examines the issues surrounding the placement of community health services, the options proposed for their reorganisation, and the steps that must be taken to deliver the desired transformation in community health services.

Part of the King's Fund Point of Care programme, 'Enabling Compassion' was the first in a series of workshops, and was intended to gain insight into what prevents and enables compassionate care.

The departure of the Mid Staffordshire Foundation Trust Chief Executive, following a Healthcare Commission investigation over mortality rates, has sparked much debate within the service, writes Karen Lynas.

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.

A programme of work in partnership with the Burdett Trust for Nursing explores the role of nurse executives in helping boards to engage with clinical quality issues.

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.