Publications Independent research and analysis on health and social care Search Apply Listing Content Type Viewing: All publications All publications Reports Articles Evidence and consultations Commissioned reports Share this content Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Print this page Topics Health and care services (-) Adult social care Cancer services Community services End-of-life care (-) General practice Hospital care (-) Long-term conditions Mental health (-) Public health Sexual health care Leadership, systems and organisations Equality and diversity Integrated care Local service design (-) Quality improvement Voluntary and community sector (-) Workforce and skills Patients, people and society Health inequalities Older people Patient experience Patient involvement Patient safety (-) Technology and data Policy, finance and performance Access to care Commissioning and contracting Governance and regulation NHS finances Performance Productivity Social care finances Year 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 (-) 2005 (-) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Article Interventions that change clinician behaviour: mapping the literature The King's Fund was commissioned to carry out this literature review on clinician behaviour on behalf of NICE. Evidence and consultation Public consultation on proposals for change to health care professional regulation: Consultation response This paper responds to a report on medical regulation, 'Good Doctors, Safer Patients' and the review by the Department of Health on the regulation of non-medical health care professions. Evidence and consultation Smoke-free premises and vehicles Consultation response 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. Report Clearing the Air: Debating smoke-free policies in psychiatric units Explores the arguments for and against the proposed ban on indoor smoking in psychiatric units, as well as the impact of smoking and smoking bans in these settings. Report Assessing the New NHS Consultant Contract: A something for something deal? Drawing on evidence from five acute NHS trusts, this paper assesses the impact of the new consultant contract in England and asks whether reforms will translate into benefits for patients. Article Attention deficit As we reach the end of the financial year, Niall Dickson warns there could be even more stories of deficits, wards being closed and staff being cut. Report Securing Good Care for Older People: Taking a long-term view How much should be spent on social care for older people over the next 20 years, and what funding arrangements are needed? Our report sets out the findings of the Wanless Social Care Review. Article Let's face the future Niall Dickson argues that there is now a glimmer of hope that care really can be transformed. But the details of the Wanless report and other recent studies show just how big and deep-rooted the current problems are. Report The Future of Primary Care: Meeting the challenges of the new NHS market How will primary care be affected by the changing role of primary care trusts and the introduction of both practice-based commissioning and competition between providers? Commissioned report Sustainable Food and the NHS How can hospitals manage food procurement sustainably and promote healthy eating? Includes a framework for assessing procurement and catering practices and offers recommendations for policies, menu designs and contract specifications. Evidence and consultation White Paper on care outside hospitals: Consultation response This paper responds to the government's White Paper that aims to redesign community health and social care services. Evidence and consultation Smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill: Consultation response 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. Report Trends in the London Care Market 1994-2024 We look at London's care market, examining trends in its population profile and in the resources and services available for older people in our paper. Report Nanny or Steward? The role of government in public health What actions can governments take to influence individual and collective behaviour to reduce health risks, and how does state intervention impact on public health? Report Internationally Recruited Nurses in London: Profile and implications for policy Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment. Report Self-management for Long-term Conditions: Patients' perspectives on the way ahead We review patients' perceptions about managing their own long-term conditions, and identify how primary care trusts and other health and social care providers can best support them in line with their individual needs. Report The Business of Caring: The King's Fund inquiry into care services for older people in London Our briefing exposes major shortcomings in the current care system for older people in London and recommends ways to address them. Report Understanding Public Services and Care Markets Does a mixed economy work in providing care to Londoners? This paper from The King's Fund recommends how policy and practice should develop in this area. Article Using statistics to detect poor practice John Appleby explores the extent to which poor performance by individual clinicians could be reflected in data available from routine NHS statistics. Report Managing for Health: What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues? This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues. 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 Interventions that change clinician behaviour: mapping the literature The King's Fund was commissioned to carry out this literature review on clinician behaviour on behalf of NICE.
Evidence and consultation Public consultation on proposals for change to health care professional regulation: Consultation response This paper responds to a report on medical regulation, 'Good Doctors, Safer Patients' and the review by the Department of Health on the regulation of non-medical health care professions.
Evidence and consultation Smoke-free premises and vehicles Consultation response 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.
Report Clearing the Air: Debating smoke-free policies in psychiatric units Explores the arguments for and against the proposed ban on indoor smoking in psychiatric units, as well as the impact of smoking and smoking bans in these settings.
Report Assessing the New NHS Consultant Contract: A something for something deal? Drawing on evidence from five acute NHS trusts, this paper assesses the impact of the new consultant contract in England and asks whether reforms will translate into benefits for patients.
Article Attention deficit As we reach the end of the financial year, Niall Dickson warns there could be even more stories of deficits, wards being closed and staff being cut.
Report Securing Good Care for Older People: Taking a long-term view How much should be spent on social care for older people over the next 20 years, and what funding arrangements are needed? Our report sets out the findings of the Wanless Social Care Review.
Article Let's face the future Niall Dickson argues that there is now a glimmer of hope that care really can be transformed. But the details of the Wanless report and other recent studies show just how big and deep-rooted the current problems are.
Report The Future of Primary Care: Meeting the challenges of the new NHS market How will primary care be affected by the changing role of primary care trusts and the introduction of both practice-based commissioning and competition between providers?
Commissioned report Sustainable Food and the NHS How can hospitals manage food procurement sustainably and promote healthy eating? Includes a framework for assessing procurement and catering practices and offers recommendations for policies, menu designs and contract specifications.
Evidence and consultation White Paper on care outside hospitals: Consultation response This paper responds to the government's White Paper that aims to redesign community health and social care services.
Evidence and consultation Smoke-free elements of the Health Improvement and Protection Bill: Consultation response 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.
Report Trends in the London Care Market 1994-2024 We look at London's care market, examining trends in its population profile and in the resources and services available for older people in our paper.
Report Nanny or Steward? The role of government in public health What actions can governments take to influence individual and collective behaviour to reduce health risks, and how does state intervention impact on public health?
Report Internationally Recruited Nurses in London: Profile and implications for policy Explores the experiences and aspirations of 380 international nurses working in London, and gives an overview of trends and policy on international recruitment.
Report Self-management for Long-term Conditions: Patients' perspectives on the way ahead We review patients' perceptions about managing their own long-term conditions, and identify how primary care trusts and other health and social care providers can best support them in line with their individual needs.
Report The Business of Caring: The King's Fund inquiry into care services for older people in London Our briefing exposes major shortcomings in the current care system for older people in London and recommends ways to address them.
Report Understanding Public Services and Care Markets Does a mixed economy work in providing care to Londoners? This paper from The King's Fund recommends how policy and practice should develop in this area.
Article Using statistics to detect poor practice John Appleby explores the extent to which poor performance by individual clinicians could be reflected in data available from routine NHS statistics.
Report Managing for Health: What incentives exist for NHS managers to focus on wider health issues? This paper looks at how incentives in the health system could bring about a shift in focus, to encourage NHS managers to focus on wider public health issues.
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.
