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Social care 360

This review outlines and analyses 20 key trends in adult social care in England over recent years. Using a variety of publicly-available data, it provides a uniquely rounded – ‘360 degree’ – view of the sector.
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By Simon Bottery et al - 26 April 2019
Article

A funding boost for the NHS in England

Now the government must decide how to fund social care, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 21 June 2018
Report

Autumn Budget 2017: what it means for health and social care

As the dust begins to settle after the Autumn Budget, we reconvene with the Nuffield Trust and The Health Foundation to look at what was announced and what it really means for health and social care.
28 November 2017
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
Evidence and consultation

Implementing the NHS long-term plan: written submission to the House of Commons Health and Social Care Select Committee

Successful implementation of the NHS long-term plan depends on adequate funding for social care and public health, NHS education and training, and capital investment.
7 November 2019
What's your problem, social care? The eight key areas for reform
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What’s your problem, social care? The eight key areas for reform

Different people have different ideas about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care. This long read outlines the eight key issues and the options cited to tackle them.
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By Simon Bottery - 5 November 2019
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Five numbers to sum up the Spending Round for health and social care

Siva Anandaciva takes a look at the key numbers mentioned in the Spending Round (and those that weren’t) add up, and the implications they have for health and social care.
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By Siva Anandaciva - 6 September 2019
Article

The impact of a no deal Brexit on health and care: an open letter to MPs

The King's Fund, alongside the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, summarise the four major areas where the impact of a no deal Brexit could be felt most sharply in health and care. 
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By Richard Murray et al - 3 September 2019
Report

Key challenges facing the adult social care sector in England

The scale of the difficulties facing adult social care in England means that doing nothing is no longer an option. Policy-makers need to identify which of the problems facing social care they most want to tackle, and this briefing paper is intended to aid the process by identifying and exploring those key challenges.
12 December 2018
Report

Home care in England: views from commissioners and providers

This report sets out the key issues facing the home care sector based on discussions with commissioners, providers and national social care organisations.
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By Simon Bottery - 11 December 2018
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New models of home care

Policy-makers have outlined their ambitions to provide joined-up care closer to home and enable people to remain independent and in their own homes. Home care will be a central component of realising these ambitions. However, there are serious concerns about the state of the home care market and the quality of care service users receive.
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By Laura Bennett et al - 11 December 2018
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Budget 2018: what it means for health and social care

In this joint piece with the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, we analyse what was announced in the 2018 Budget and what it means for health and social care.
9 November 2018
Article

It’s time for a new deal between the public and the NHS

The 70th anniversary of the NHS is an opportunity to reflect on its enduring popularity and to ask what people can expect from the service and what their obligations are in return, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 5 July 2018
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The NHS at 70: What's the problem with social care, and why do we need to do better?

Social care is complex, poorly understood and widely perceived as unfair – while facing unprecedented pressures. This paper explains the current pressures on social care, the impact this is having in England, and sets out the barriers and potential solutions to funding reform.
By Ruth Thorlby et al - 26 June 2018
Evidence and consultation

APPG on Mental Health inquiry: into the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health

This consultation response is our contribution to the APPG on Mental Health inquiry into the Five Year Forward View for Mental Health.
19 June 2018
Article

An open letter: a long-term funding settlement for the NHS

An open letter to the Prime Minister from The King's Fund, The Nuffield Trust and The Health Foundation about a long-term funding settlement for the NHS.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 6 June 2018
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Hypothecated funding for health and social care: how might it work?

Hypothecated funding for health and social care is back on the political agenda. This paper sets out the problems hypothecation is meant to solve – and the conditions under which it might do so – and provides a brief history of hypothecation in the UK.
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By Richard Murray - 29 May 2018
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A fork in the road: next steps for social care funding reform

This report published jointly with the Health Foundation pulls together new financial modelling, public perceptions work and policy analysis to identify the problems with adult social care in England and outline options for its reform.
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By Simon Bottery et al - 16 May 2018
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Cross-party approach to the NHS and social care

When MPs from different parties come together to argue for more funding for the NHS and social care then it's time to sit up and take notice, says Chris Ham.
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By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 2 May 2018
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Approaches to social care funding

It is widely accepted that the system for funding social care is in urgent need of reform, but there is little sign of a long-term solution on the horizon. In this report we consider five different approaches, setting out the implications of each.
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By Lillie Wenzel et al - 15 February 2018
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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
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The Autumn Budget: joint statement on health and social care

Nuffield Trust, the Health Foundation and The King’s Fund are urging the government to address the critical state of health and social care in its forthcoming Autumn Budget. 
8 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
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