Baroness Casey’s analysis highlights deep, long‑standing problems in social care and The King’s Fund urges swift, well‑funded, cross‑party reform to deliver meaningful change before the next election.

Kate Jopling and Simon Bottery reflect on early steps to bring adult social care leaders together to work towards reform.

It's widely acknowledged that social care reform is essential. In this report we explore why public opinion and attitudes towards social care are a key barrier to change.

Beccy Baird, Senior Fellow at The King's Fund, responds to the GP contract for 2026/27, saying it is clear prevention has been centralised, but questions remain about how achievable these ambitions ...

Please note this will be the only cohort for 2026. There are a few bursary places available for 3rd sector leaders on the 2026 programme. Please contact Megan Wilson for a form and further details.

England’s first men’s health strategy will be judged not on its vision and intent, but on whether it leads to healthier, longer lives for the men currently least well served. Intersectionality tells ...

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.

In the run up to the general election, The King’s Fund will explore what national government can do to improve health and care in England, consider political parties’ policy proposals, and make sense ...

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 ...

Our experts dissect the NHS planning guidance for 2026/7 to 2028/29.

‘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 ...