Bold thinking for better health
We're The King's Fund, an independent charity working to improve people's health. Our vision is a world where everyone can live a healthy life.
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Fixing today, building tomorrow: delivering cancer care now and for the future
Turning ambition into action: can the NHS improve cancer outcomes while tackling today’s pressures? Join senior leaders to explore what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change.
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Life sciences and the NHS: delivering the next generation of health innovation
'Big bets' are being placed on life sciences and new technologies, such as genomics, wearable tech and AI, to drive transformation across the NHS over the next decade. We'll explore what...
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Merging the permanent secretary and NHS chief executive roles: ‘a major mistake’?
The early 2000s provide lessons – and warnings – for what it would mean if the roles of permanent secretary and NHS chief executive were combined.
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NHS Modernisation Bill 2026 explained
The government have outlined plans to introduce legislation to reform how the NHS is led and managed in the form of an NHS Modernisation Bill. These changes represent one of the most significant NHS restructures in recent years, with potentially far-reaching implications for how care is delivered, managed and held accountable.
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The 10 Year Health Plan – one year on
Taking place one year on from our 2025 event, we'll assess the progress and impact of the 10 Year Health Plan so far at this in-person event.
ShiftWorks
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Making sense of the health and care system
The English health and care system can be confusing and complex. Our work explains and explores the system, how it works, and how it's changing.