As the NHS shifts care from hospitals to communities, this long read explores why research and innovation remain heavily ...

Veena Raleigh examines the role of cardiovascular disease in the health of Europeans, proposals for alleviating it, and ...

Ministers promised decentralisation. Folding regions into the Department for Health and Social Care risks doing the opposite.

Now in its second year, the GSK Community Health programme, delivered in partnership with The King's Fund, provides funding and development support to 10 very small charities tackling health ...

The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme aims to bring about higher-quality care in hospitals, at lower cost, by reducing unwanted variations in services and practices. It uses national data ...

Accident and emergency (A&E) departments treat people with urgent illnesses, from minor injuries to life-threatening conditions. Type 1 A&E departments are what we typically think of as A&E – based in ...

Explore our independent insight and analysis of health and care in England. Delve into our in-depth reports and research on pressing issues, make sense of what's going on with our explainers and ...

You know that the biggest drivers of poor health aren’t found in hospitals or waiting rooms – they’re in housing, income, education, community and opportunity. But leading change across all of that?

Siva Anandaciva, Director of Policy, Events and Partnerships at The King's Fund, praises government for cutting waiting lists in areas of highest economic inactivity but warns some of the most common ...

The government’s 10 Year Health Plan promises a shift from sickness to prevention but overlooks the role of physical activity, says GP registrar Bonar McGuire.

What happens when leaders face organisational anxiety head on? Explore how emotional honesty and reflection can help leaders navigate complexity and change.

What impact will 'Fit for the Future: The 10 Year Health Plan for England' have for people, patients, staff and the health and care system? We analyse the key areas of the government's plan.