Skip to content

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.

Two men walking along the street together. One of them is a medical professional and another is dressed in everyday clothes.
  • Creating the conditions where care can thrive: four actions for clinical leaders

    High responsibility and low control can lead to burnout. Sharon Nash shares reflections from clinical leaders on steps organisations can take to prioritise the health and wellbeing of st...

  • NHS performance stats show tireless work of staff to improve patient outcomes

    Getting the waiting list down to the lowest level in nearly three years is a credit to preparation by NHS leaders and the tireless work of staff says Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of ...

  • Should we be concerned about a forecasted doubling of health care spending?

    Health spending could double in the next 50 years. Our new long read explores what’s driving this rise and how we can create better health, not just treat illness.

Sign up to our newsletters

Subscribe to any of our newsletters and get 20% off your first event at The King's Fund. Stay informed about the latest updates, insights and opportunities to connect.

Sign up
neighbourhood
Explainer

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.

Find out more
Learning and development

ShiftWorks

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.

Find out more
A group of medical professionals in a hybrid meeting including someone calling in on a screen.
Event

Annual leadership and workforce summit 2026 – shaping tomorrow: leading with humanity in a changing world

What does it mean to lead with humanity in a time of profound transformation and disruption? Meet with leaders across sectors to explore how to shape a future rooted in compassion and possibility. Book your place today.

Book your place