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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The King's Fund responds to Official Statistics on Corridor Care and latest performance statistics from NHSE
The King’s Fund’s Siva Anandaciva said NHS England statistics expose corridor care, threatening dignity and safety, reflecting system pressures, rising waiting lists, and doubts over mee...
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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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Waiting matters: bringing down NHS waiting lists is important but so is the experience of waiting
Margot Kuylen and Dan Wellings consider the results of the Health Insight Survey and find that while waiting times have improved, for many the experience of waiting hasn’t.
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The King’s Fund Annual conference 2026: good health for all
Our flagship conference will bring together leaders from across the health and care system to explore the major challenges and opportunities facing the sector.
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From evidence to impact: making prevention stick
The UK’s health is in trouble, and it’s holding us back. Prevention can help – but is often sidelined when pressure mounts. Join us to explore how to keep progress going when the system is under strain.
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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
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.