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Priorities for health and care
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.
8 August 2017
Getting It Right First Time report
Report

Tackling variations in clinical care: assessing the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme aims to bring about higher-quality care in hospitals, at lower cost, by reducing unwanted variations in services and practices.
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By Nicholas Timmins - 28 June 2017
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.
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By Alex Baylis et al - 5 December 2017
Article

Patient involvement: Paul’s story

Paul Radin speaks to us about his experience of patient involvement at The King’s Fund.
By Paul Radin - 30 November 2017
Article

State of health and care in England

Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 17 October 2017
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.
27 June 2017
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.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 12 June 2017
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.
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By Richard Humphries - 24 May 2017
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.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 22 May 2017
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.
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By Richard Humphries - 22 May 2017
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.
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By Richard Humphries - 22 May 2017
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.
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By Helen McKenna - 12 May 2017
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.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 14 March 2017
Article

The link between pensions and social care: Letter to the Editor

Letter from Kate Barker to the Editor of The Times regarding the link between pensions and social care.
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By Kate Barker - 15 December 2016
Article

Talking Leadership: Matthew Rice on clinicians leading change

Matthew Rice discusses the pressures that clinical leaders are facing now, and what is needed to unlock their potential.
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By Matthew Rice - 7 December 2016
Evidence and consultation

Debate in the House of Lords - Social care: Briefing

This debate provided an important opportunity to discuss the pressures facing social care following the Autumn Statement.
29 November 2016
Article

UK government’s Autumn Statement: no relief for NHS and social care in England: Staff have become shock absorbers in a system lacking resources to meet rising demands

If silence speaks volumes then this year's Autumn Statement sent a deafening message to the NHS and its partners in social care, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 28 November 2016
Evidence and consultation

Debate in the House of Commons - Social care: Briefing

The King's Fund welcomed this debate which provided an important opportunity to discuss the pressures facing social care.
16 November 2016
Evidence and consultation

Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into adult social care: Evidence submission

Written evidence submitted by The King's Fund and the Nuffield Trust to the Communities and Local Government Committee inquiry into adult social care.
20 October 2016
Social care for older people
Report

Social care for older people: Home truths

This report looks at social care services for older people and the impact of cuts in local authority spending on social care providers and on older people, their families and carers.
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By Richard Humphries et al - 15 September 2016
Report

Patients as partners: Building collaborative relationships among professionals, patients, carers and communities

Our guide explores practical ways to develop collaborative relationships among health and care professionals, patients, carers and community partners.
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By Becky Seale - 4 July 2016
Long read

Health and wellbeing boards (HWBs) explained

What are health and wellbeing boards (HWBs) and what role could they play in developments such as integrated commissioning and place-based systems of care?
22 June 2016
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