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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Neighbourhood health: an international exploration
What does a community-led approach to neighbourhood health look like? We looked at models in Brazil and New Zealand to learn more.
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Neighbourhood health needs the perfect conditions to thrive, not a perfect model
A community-led approach to neighbourhood health needs time, good relationships and alignment with the wider system to be successful, Beccy Baird argues.
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Andy Burnham as prime minister: what could it mean for health and care?
An Andy Burnham premiership is increasingly likely. Siva Anandaciva explores the decisions in play for him when it comes to the NHS and social care.
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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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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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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.