Yesterday, we were delighted to host a visit from Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund. Sarah was joined by our CEO, Maria O'Brien, and together they met with several of our teams based at West Middlesex University Hospital. #MentalHealthSupport #CommunityCare

The workforce crisis is at the heart of many of the challenges facing the #NHS. Our latest briefing outlines early steps the government can take to improve working conditions for staff - read it now: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

At our online event, A new identity for commissioning, we'll explore how regions, integrated care boards and place-based partnerships will need to work together to design, improve and deliver services. Book your place: kingsfund.org.uk/events/commiss… #KFCommissioning

Applications have now closed for the 2025 #GSKIMPACTUK Awards. Thank you to everyone who applied, we look forward to reading your entries and announcing the winners next year. Watch this space for further announcements! kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jason Leitch became a familiar name across Scotland to those seeking to make sense of the global health crisis. So how do you deliver public health messaging in a pandemic? Find out in our new podcast episode this weekend 👇 link.chtbl.com/jason-leitch?s…

Learn how the culture around commissioning, planning and improvement is changing as the system moves towards a more collaborative approach. Book your place at our event, A new identity for commissioning: kingsfund.org.uk/events/commiss…

We’re seeking an outstanding senior policy professional who can position The King’s Fund at the heart of the health and social care policy debate to shape an increasingly influential policy agenda. Applications close 30 September, apply today. kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/jobs/…

With parliament returning today after the summer recess for its first full time since the general election, we look back at Nick Timmins' piece on what a 'changing of the guard' can mean for the health and care system. Read the piece in full ⬇️ kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

There's still time to book your ticket for our #KFLifeSciences event. In one of the sessions we'll be asking what hinders innovation in the health and care sector? Listen to a panel discussion exploring barriers to innovation and if they're changing. kingsfund.org.uk/events/life-sc…

What can we learn about the potential of data? Our free virtual event in October will explore the introduction of the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) and its impact on health and care services and outcomes. Register your free place today. #KFOnline bit.ly/3ARUudL

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Jason Leitch became a familiar name across Scotland to those seeking to make sense of the global health crisis. So what were those early days like? And how do you approach public health communication in a crisis? Listen now: link.chtbl.com/jason-leitch?s…

Every day, community health services have around 200,000 patient contacts – 13% of all daily activity in the NHS. But theses services are often poorly understood by policy-makers, leaders and people working in other parts of the system. Find out more. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Do you work as an organisational development (OD) practitioner? Our advanced programme might be for you. Taking part in this course, you'll have time to deepen your understanding of the OD, reflect critically with peers and join a thriving alumni network. kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-dev…

After the 2019 GP contract framework expired this year, the Department of Health and Social Care published arrangements for 2024/25. In this explainer we delve into the detail of the arrangements, and what they mean for GPs and the wider health system. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Just one week to go until our annual conference! There's still time to get a last minute ticket to join leaders from across the world of health and care for two days of debates, discussions and interactive sessions. Book your place today. #KFAnnual kingsfund.org.uk/events/annual-…

We welcome RCPCH report which highlights the poor health outcomes of children in England. A targeted approach to improving children's health is urgently needed to improve access to children's services & tackle the societal issues contributing to child health inequalities.

Primary care networks (PCNs) are groups of GP practices that work together, and with other health and care providers, to deliver a wider range of services. Find out more about how they're formed and how their funding works ⬇️ kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Secure your place at our virtual conference exploring thinking differently about change across the health and care sector. Speakers include Adam Lent, Kiran Chauhan and Kathryn Perera, who will delve into how you communicate through change #KFLead kingsfund.org.uk/events/thinkin…

Following the Grenfell Inquiry's final report yesterday, our CEO Sarah Woolnough will be talking to Victoria Macdonald from Channel 4 News about the health and care response to the tragedy and the wider lessons that can be learnt. You can watch the piece in full from 6pm on Channel 4.

On Channel 4 News this evening, Sarah Woolnough spoke about the lessons that can be learned from the health care response to the Grenfell Tower fire and the vital role the community played in that response. You'll be able to read our report in full next week on our website.