In this explainer, we examine what the Health Bill 2026 could mean for the NHS, patients and the wider health and care system ...

The NHS is under pressure, with long waits, undetected care needs and overburdened staff who are pressured to make quicker ...

This project was initiated and funded by Daiichi Sankyo and was delivered in partnership between The King's Fund and the International Longevity Centre UK. The research, analysis and writing have been ...

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme aims to bring about higher-quality care in hospitals, at lower cost, by reducing unwanted variations in services and practices. It uses national data ...

Responding to the Second Reading of the NHS Modernisation Bill, Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund said: ‘The introduction of a single patient record has the potential to make a ...

We know it when we receive it. But defining what exactly constitutes ‘outstanding’ care is surprisingly difficult. Lillie Wenzel reflects on The King’s Fund’s mission to do just that. If I told you ...

Are you leading a place-based partnership, a neighbourhood team, a provider collaborative or a new model of care drawing together a range of different professional groups? Our programme is designed ...

The National Gardens Scheme commissioned The King’s Fund to write an independent report on the benefits of gardens and gardening on health. The report has three aims: to collate and summarise the ...

To expand our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in social care, The King’s Fund is undertaking a major new piece of research focusing on the young people who may make up the next ...

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.

A year on from our December 2024 poll, our latest research shows no improvement in people’s experiences of NHS admin. NHS admin plays a central role in shaping how people experience and perceive the ...

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 ...