The new National Cancer Plan for England aims to bring cancer care into the 21st century. It’s bold, but is it credible?

Responding to the publication of the National Cancer Plan, Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King’s Fund, said: ...

From seatbelts to the smoking ban, policies once seen as intrusive now feel routine. What if we viewed government ...

Accident and emergency (A&E) departments treat people with urgent illnesses, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Type 1 A&E departments are what we typically think of as A&E – based in ...

This free online event explored what’s coming up in 2026, and what it means for those who lead, work in and rely on the health and care system. Health and care leaders face a daunting task: rising ...

You know that the biggest drivers of poor health aren’t found in hospitals or waiting rooms – they’re in housing, income, education, community and opportunity. But leading change across all of that?

People who sleep rough have some of the worst health outcomes in England. We explore how four local areas are delivering effective health and care services to people sleeping rough and what other ...

Source: The King’s Fund and Nuffield Trust analysis of NatCen’s BSA survey data 2022 sample size = 3,362. This question was not asked in 1985, 1988 and 1992; ‘don’t know’ and ‘refusal’ responses are ...

What impact will 'Fit for the Future: The 10 Year Health Plan for England' have for people, patients, staff and the health and care system? We analyse the key areas of the government's plan.

This question changed in 2021. In previous years the question specified social care provided by local authorities. In 2021 the reference to local authorities was removed and instead the question asked ...

Despite having a diverse workforce, ethnic minority staff in the NHS continue to experience worse levels of bullying and a lack of opportunities for career progression. This report looks at how three ...

This report explores public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2024. Just 1 in 5 people in 2024 said they were satisfied with the NHS. This is the lowest level of satisfaction recorded since ...