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The short term hotchpot of measures taken by the government does nothing to stem the growing pressures on social care, says Richard Humphries. Evidence and consultation Submission to the VCSE Review’s discussion paper on challenges and solutions to better investment in and partnership with the VCSE Review Download The King's Fund submission to the VCSE Review’s discussion paper on challenges and solutions to better investment in and partnership with the VCSE 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. Article Should there be more discussion about the quality of leadership in the third sector? Is enough emphasis and thought devoted to leadership styles, the culture this creates and whether this fully reflects the organisation’s aims and ethos? Article Integrated health and social care in England: progress and prospects Richard Humphries reviews recent policy initiatives to achieve the closer integration of health and social care. Article Leading the technology revolution We speak to Tim Kelsey, National Director for Patients and Information at NHS England, about the role of technology in improving care. Article We cannot keep ignoring the crisis in social care Social care for older people will be increasingly important as our population ages. So why the silence from politicians? Article Dementia: a carer’s perspective We speak to writer Nicci Gerrard about her father's hospital care, and her campaign – John's Campaign – that calls for the families and carers of people with dementia to be allowed to remain with them in hospital for as many hours of the day and night as necessary. Long read The future is now Featuring the voices of patients, volunteers, clinicians and managers, our new digital report explores future ways of changing health and health care for the better. Report Health policy under the coalition government: A mid-term assessment Written halfway through the 2010–2015 parliament, this review considers how the NHS is performing under the coalition government, following on from The King’s Fund’s major review of NHS performance from 1997 to 2010. Article Hard times and great expectations Richard Humphries reflects on the themes from this year's annual National Children and Adult Services Conference. Article Public service is not about heroic individualism Are we asking the right questions about what public services can learn from the Olympic and Paralympic Games? Article Fixing the broken system Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered. Article Seeking answers to questions about the care system Richard Humphries discusses the government’s progress report on the funding of care and support. Article No journey’s end for care funding In the absence of a clear framework for local authorities, NHS partners and private individuals to plan ahead, social care funding pressures will only get worse. Article Spelling out the value in voluntary Local voluntary organisations bring value to health care – but now they need to demonstrate how, says Lisa Weaks. Article The demands of public service leadership Richard Humphries looks at the importance of cultivating a culture of strong engagement with staff, patients and partners. Article Award-winning charities benefit communities but struggle to convince CCGs Charities can have an enormous impact on health in their communities, writes Lisa Weaks, but clinical commissioning groups are proving hard to reach. Evidence and consultation Debate in the House of Commons - the future of social care: Briefing 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. Report Long-term conditions and mental health: The cost of co-morbidities Our report, published jointly with Centre for Mental Health, reviews the evidence on the interaction between mental health and long-term physical health conditions and offers examples of innovative practice to combat the problems associated with co-existing conditions. 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 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.
Evidence and consultation Submission to the VCSE Review’s discussion paper on challenges and solutions to better investment in and partnership with the VCSE Review Download The King's Fund submission to the VCSE Review’s discussion paper on challenges and solutions to better investment in and partnership with the VCSE 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.
Article Should there be more discussion about the quality of leadership in the third sector? Is enough emphasis and thought devoted to leadership styles, the culture this creates and whether this fully reflects the organisation’s aims and ethos?
Article Integrated health and social care in England: progress and prospects Richard Humphries reviews recent policy initiatives to achieve the closer integration of health and social care.
Article Leading the technology revolution We speak to Tim Kelsey, National Director for Patients and Information at NHS England, about the role of technology in improving care.
Article We cannot keep ignoring the crisis in social care Social care for older people will be increasingly important as our population ages. So why the silence from politicians?
Article Dementia: a carer’s perspective We speak to writer Nicci Gerrard about her father's hospital care, and her campaign – John's Campaign – that calls for the families and carers of people with dementia to be allowed to remain with them in hospital for as many hours of the day and night as necessary.
Long read The future is now Featuring the voices of patients, volunteers, clinicians and managers, our new digital report explores future ways of changing health and health care for the better.
Report Health policy under the coalition government: A mid-term assessment Written halfway through the 2010–2015 parliament, this review considers how the NHS is performing under the coalition government, following on from The King’s Fund’s major review of NHS performance from 1997 to 2010.
Article Hard times and great expectations Richard Humphries reflects on the themes from this year's annual National Children and Adult Services Conference.
Article Public service is not about heroic individualism Are we asking the right questions about what public services can learn from the Olympic and Paralympic Games?
Article Fixing the broken system Chris Ham and Anna Dixon put forward that case that urgent action is needed to change how health and social care are delivered.
Article Seeking answers to questions about the care system Richard Humphries discusses the government’s progress report on the funding of care and support.
Article No journey’s end for care funding In the absence of a clear framework for local authorities, NHS partners and private individuals to plan ahead, social care funding pressures will only get worse.
Article Spelling out the value in voluntary Local voluntary organisations bring value to health care – but now they need to demonstrate how, says Lisa Weaks.
Article The demands of public service leadership Richard Humphries looks at the importance of cultivating a culture of strong engagement with staff, patients and partners.
Article Award-winning charities benefit communities but struggle to convince CCGs Charities can have an enormous impact on health in their communities, writes Lisa Weaks, but clinical commissioning groups are proving hard to reach.
Evidence and consultation Debate in the House of Commons - the future of social care: Briefing 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.
Report Long-term conditions and mental health: The cost of co-morbidities Our report, published jointly with Centre for Mental Health, reviews the evidence on the interaction between mental health and long-term physical health conditions and offers examples of innovative practice to combat the problems associated with co-existing conditions.
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.
