Following the abolishment of Healthwatch, we explore what must be considered when designing what comes next for patient voice ...

In a rapidly changing landscape, does the health and care system have the analytical capability it needs – and a plan to ...

The evidence is mounting that social prescribing is an effective way to help people with a diverse range of issues.

This report explores public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2025. 26% of British adults were satisfied with how ...

‘Previous experience shows that a focus on cutting costs makes collaboration – key to strategic commissioning – harder’ Lillie Wenzel It appears that ICBs’ role as commissioners will be the main ...

This is a guest blog. Guest authors bring different perspectives and diverse voices to our blog. They do not always represent the views of The King’s Fund. Health care spending is set to double in the ...

This was originally published on 29 October 2025. It was updated 2 April 2026 following the publication of the Neighbourhood Health Framework. The government has put a ‘neighbourhood health service’ ...

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 ...

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 report, commissioned by the Health Foundation, provides a summary of evidence for how emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, smartphones, wearable devices and the internet of ...

This report considers the potential of place-based partnerships to improve population health and support truly integrated care, and highlights principles to guide their development and the support ...