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Article

Improving partnership working to reduce health inequalities

Working in partnership is central to reducing health inequalities – one department acting alone cannot tackle an issue that does not respect organisational boundaries.
By Tammy Boyce et al - 4 December 2009
Report

Windmill 2009: NHS response to the financial storm

The era of unprecedented investment in health care is over, and prospects for future funding now look bleak. But how will the NHS respond? We used a behavioural simultation to test the possibilities.
By Sarah Harvey et al - 3 December 2009
Report

Choice at the point of referral: Early results of a patient survey

As part of a larger research project, a survey was sent to patients in four areas of England to ask about their experience of referral - and choosing a hospital for treatment. This report summarises the survey findings on patients' choice, opinion, travel, information, support and influencing factors.
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By Anna Dixon et al - 4 November 2009
Evidence and consultation

New Horizons: Consultation response

This paper is a response to the New Horizons consultation, which outlines the need for quality improvement in primary mental health care services.
15 October 2009
Evidence and consultation

Health Select Committee inquiry into the future of social care: Consultation response

This paper responds to the Health Select Committee's inquiry into the future of social care funding and the case for major reform of the existing system.
1 October 2009
Evidence and consultation

Strategic review of health inequalities in England post-2010 (Marmot Review) Consultation response

This paper is a response to the Marmot Review Consultation. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the proposals to reduce health inequalities and a range of evidence to underpin future health policy.
5 August 2009
Report

Measures of patients' experience in hospital: Purpose, methods and uses

This paper provides a brief guide to measuring patients' experiences to help trust boards and other interested parties decide which measurement and feedback tools are appropriate for their requirements.
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By Angela Coulter et al - 3 August 2009
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How cold will it be? Prospects for NHS funding: 2011-2017

Starting with a look at historical funding for the NHS, The King's Fund and the Institute for Fiscal Studies set out three possible future funding scenarios and their consequences.
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By John Appleby et al - 20 July 2009
Article

Shaping the future of care together - our analysis

Does the Green Paper on social care reform follow the right principles, offer the right options, and map out the right way forward? Read our analysis of the government's proposals for changing the way that social care is funded and delivered.
16 July 2009
Article

Shaping the future of care together: our summary of the key points

Jo Maybin summarises the main points of the July 2009 Green Paper setting out options for reform of social care funding.
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By Jo Maybin - 16 July 2009
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Shaping PCT Provider Services: The future for community health

This report examines the issues surrounding the placement of community health services, the options proposed for their reorganisation, and the steps that must be taken to deliver the desired transformation in community health services.
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By Candace Imison - 23 April 2009
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Enabling compassionate care in acute hospital settings

Part of the King's Fund Point of Care programme, 'Enabling Compassion' was the first in a series of workshops, and was intended to gain insight into what prevents and enables compassionate care.
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By Jocelyn Cornwell et al - 1 April 2009
Evidence and consultation

Briefing: Funding adult social care in England

Teresa Poole sets out how adult social care is currently funded, outlines some of the main criticisms of the current arrangements and describes the types of changes the government might consider for its reform.
By Teresa Poole - 1 March 2009
Evidence and consultation

Department of Health draft guidance on NHS patients who wish to pay for additional private care: Consultation response

This paper is a formal response to the Department of Health's draft guidance on NHS patients who wish to pay for additional private care.
28 January 2009
Report

Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The early evidence

What impact have community-based compulsory treatment orders had in the first six months since they were introduced in Scotland, and what lessons can England and Wales learn from this experience?
By Simon Lawton-Smith - 20 November 2006
Report

NHS Reform: Getting back on track

Discusses the causes of the NHS deficit in 2005/6 and considers three recent policy developments, asking what their impacts might be on NHS organisations and how they could be improved.
By Keith Palmer - 12 October 2006
Report

Local variations in NHS spending priorities

Our briefing on local variations in NHS spending priorities analyses newly-available data, collected by the Department of Health, on the amount spent by primary care trusts on specific disease areas.
9 August 2006
Report

Grow Your Own: Creating the conditions for sustainable workforce development

Developing a sustainable and flexible workforce, using 'grow-your-own' approaches, could help the NHS face complex challenges as investment slows. This paper explores the conditions required to successfully implement these approaches.
By Gita Malhotra - 3 August 2006
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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.
By Karen Jochelson et al - 18 July 2006
Evidence and consultation

Health Select Committee NHS deficits inquiry: Consultation response

This paper is a formal response to the Health Select Committee's inquiry on NHS deficits in June 2006, which revealed a gross deficit of £1.277 billion.
9 June 2006
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