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Ahead of the party conference season, we assess the state of health and social care and set out the big issues facing the government. Long read The capped expenditure process explained In response to significant financial pressures in the NHS, a capped expenditure process has been introduced to provide tighter controls on spending. We explain how the process works and what it involves. Report Enhanced health in care homes: learning from experiences so far This report looks at experiences so far in the areas of England working on delivering enhanced health in care homes. Article State of health and care in England Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham. Evidence and consultation Briefing: House of Commons debate on the address: health, social care and security Ahead of debates on the address on Wednesday 28 June in the House of Commons and Thursday 29 June in the House of Lords, The King's Fund has produced this written briefing on the key issues for health and social care in the new parliament. 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 Helen Arthur on learning from technological innovation in the vanguards Ahead of our Digital Health and Care Congress in July, we speak to Helen Arthur about how the vanguards are applying technology and what other areas can learn from them. Article Did the government meet its pledge to deliver seven-day services? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge on seven-day services. Article Is general practice in crisis? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we consider whether general practice is in crisis. Article Social care: manifesto debacle shows need for wider debate All political parties agree that social care funding needs reform, but none of the proposed solutions deal fully with the problem, says Richard Humphries. Article Theresa May is right to drop the 'dementia tax' the social care system needs considered reform Get diagnosed with cancer or stroke and you will be looked after by the NHS, but suffer from dementia and you are on your own, says Chris Ham. 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 Concerns about social care costs: letter to the Editor In a letter to the Editor of The Times, Richard Humphries argues that the Conservative manifesto's response to rising social care costs is inadequate. Article Did the government meet its pledge to cap the cost of social care? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to cap social care costs. Article Online support: investigating the role of public online forums in mental health This report explores whether machine learning can help find wider meaning in millions of unstructured online conversations about mental health. 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 Spring budget: cash for social care and a green paper on future funding The government has bought some time to find a sustainable solution for social care, say Chris Ham and Richard Humphries. 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. Commissioned report Making the difference: Diversity and inclusion in the NHS Our summary of the findings of an NHS England-commissioned report on diversity and inclusion in the NHS. Article Where does the spending review leave social care? The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries. Commissioned report Managing health services through devolved governance: A perspective from Victoria, Australia In 2014 The King's Fund was approached by the health department in the Australian state of Victoria to undertake an independent review of the model of the state's devolved governance of health services. This report presents the findings of our review. Report Statement from the Barker Commission: The future of health and social care A statement from the Barker Commission to the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review on the state of social care and its funding. Subscribe to our Weekly Update newsletterHealth and care explained: Making sense of the health and care systemThis 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
Long read What are the priorities for health and social care? Ahead of the party conference season, we assess the state of health and social care and set out the big issues facing the government.
Long read The capped expenditure process explained In response to significant financial pressures in the NHS, a capped expenditure process has been introduced to provide tighter controls on spending. We explain how the process works and what it involves.
Report Enhanced health in care homes: learning from experiences so far This report looks at experiences so far in the areas of England working on delivering enhanced health in care homes.
Article State of health and care in England Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.
Evidence and consultation Briefing: House of Commons debate on the address: health, social care and security Ahead of debates on the address on Wednesday 28 June in the House of Commons and Thursday 29 June in the House of Lords, The King's Fund has produced this written briefing on the key issues for health and social care in the new parliament.
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 Helen Arthur on learning from technological innovation in the vanguards Ahead of our Digital Health and Care Congress in July, we speak to Helen Arthur about how the vanguards are applying technology and what other areas can learn from them.
Article Did the government meet its pledge to deliver seven-day services? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge on seven-day services.
Article Is general practice in crisis? big election questions Ahead of the general election, we consider whether general practice is in crisis.
Article Social care: manifesto debacle shows need for wider debate All political parties agree that social care funding needs reform, but none of the proposed solutions deal fully with the problem, says Richard Humphries.
Article Theresa May is right to drop the 'dementia tax' the social care system needs considered reform Get diagnosed with cancer or stroke and you will be looked after by the NHS, but suffer from dementia and you are on your own, says Chris Ham.
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 Concerns about social care costs: letter to the Editor In a letter to the Editor of The Times, Richard Humphries argues that the Conservative manifesto's response to rising social care costs is inadequate.
Article Did the government meet its pledge to cap the cost of social care? Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to cap social care costs.
Article Online support: investigating the role of public online forums in mental health This report explores whether machine learning can help find wider meaning in millions of unstructured online conversations about mental health.
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 Spring budget: cash for social care and a green paper on future funding The government has bought some time to find a sustainable solution for social care, say Chris Ham and Richard Humphries.
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.
Commissioned report Making the difference: Diversity and inclusion in the NHS Our summary of the findings of an NHS England-commissioned report on diversity and inclusion in the NHS.
Article Where does the spending review leave social care? The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries.
Commissioned report Managing health services through devolved governance: A perspective from Victoria, Australia In 2014 The King's Fund was approached by the health department in the Australian state of Victoria to undertake an independent review of the model of the state's devolved governance of health services. This report presents the findings of our review.
Report Statement from the Barker Commission: The future of health and social care A statement from the Barker Commission to the Chancellor ahead of the Spending Review on the state of social care and its funding.
Health and care explained: Making sense of the health and care systemThis selection of content aims to make sense of the health and care system – including videos, articles, illustrated summaries and more.
