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  • The King's Fund responds to the latest Covid-19 Inquiry report

    Responding to the latest Covid-19 Inquiry report, the King’s Fund says the NHS is weaker than in 2020, under strain and change, urging major reform and support.

  • The future of patient voice: learning from the Healthwatch model

    On 27 June 2025, the government announced plans to close Healthwatch England. This research explores what can be learned from the Healthwatch model, including what has worked well, what ...

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    Ten GSK IMPACT Award winners showcase outstanding work of health and wellbeing charities in 2026

    Ten small and medium-sized charities have been named as winners of the 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards for their exceptional work improving health and wellbeing.

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Health and care explained 2026

Join us virtually over two days as policy and leadership experts from The King’s Fund unravel the complexities of England’s health care system as it faces a year of challenge and change.

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Join our learning movement for change: ShiftWorks. Get access to CPD accredited courses, live workshops and leadership development resources, for just £35 per person, per year.

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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.

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