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'In an era of unprecedented medical advances and rising costs, we need a proper conversation – even if challenging – about what a taxpayer funded, free at the point of use system can realistically cover.' Sarah Woolnough considers the year ahead. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

‘The NHS faces a frosty start to 2026 with pressure on NHS services running hot in the face of a cold snap and a rebound in winter viruses' says @swoolnough reflecting on the latest NHS performance data. Read the full press release. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

What’s likely to make the headlines in health and care this year? Sarah Woolnough explores what to look out for in 2026 and what it could mean for the nation’s health. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

'Staff with a broad range of experiences should be part of inspection teams, and inspection teams need freedom to use their professional judgement.' We look at what sits behind regulation that drives better services and ultimately improves lives. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Coach, facilitator, critical friend. What is the role of a consultant in a cross-sector partnership? How much risk is involved when partnerships and consultants take a step into the unknown together? Read more: bit.ly/4qkgEtS

Yesterday the government implemented its junk food advertising ban. We argue that while the ban is welcome, the government needs to go much further and faster on action to tackle the damage caused by unhealthy food. Read our previous blog on this: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

'This regional tier allows for closer management and greater understanding of local health needs and staff concerns than would be possible under national-level oversight alone.' Find out more about the role of NHS regions and how they are changing: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Our annual health policy year in twelve graphs blog is now live. Siva Anandaciva and Danielle Jefferies look back on the health and care trends, key figures, news stories and policy changes that happened in 2025. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

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What are the key questions that cross-sector partnerships should consider when engaging a consultant to support them in their work? And what things do consultants themselves need to grapple with when supporting partnership work? Find out more: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

Applications close for our Senior Media and External Engagement Manager role on Tuesday at 9am. This is an exciting opportunity to lead The King’s Fund’s media, stakeholder and political engagement work at a time of significant change in health and care. kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/jobs/…

Kate joined our Circles leadership programme at a pivotal moment in her leadership journey. What she found went beyond skills, it was a shift in confidence and perspective. Applications are open for our next cohort starting in February 2026: bit.ly/49cxzbV

What sits at the heart of good regulation? Our latest research looks at five challenges facing CQC and five learning points for the future: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

In cross-sector partnerships, like in any other kind of relationship, language is important. Discover how language can help or hinder cross-sector partnership working in this new blog: kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

How can a community dinner spark a movement? Our guest blog explores what happens when trust, shared power and genuine partnership shape neighbourhood health. Read more: bit.ly/4p7uMWh

New year, fresh start? Discover an easy and accessible way to develop your leadership skills with ShiftWorks, our affordable online learning platform. Sign up today: bit.ly/3YGnzl2

From launching our refreshed corporate strategy to the GSK IMPACT Awards, 2025 was a year of insight and innovation. Thank you to all who support The King's Fund in our vision for a world where everyone can live a healthier life. See you in 2026.

We can’t treat our way out of health inequalities. Our Leadership for Population Health programme helps health and care professionals drive wellbeing and equity at scale. April 2026 applications are open. 👇 bit.ly/3XjXMi2

New year new role? We are hiring for a Senior Media and External Engagement Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead The King’s Fund’s media, stakeholder & political engagement work at a time of significant challenge & change in health and care. kingsfund.org.uk/about-us/jobs/…

A prescribing boom, but for whom? Dobrin Namboowa reflects on GLP-1 drugs being prescribed on the NHS, asking can, and should, we roll them out at scale? kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…