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The King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve people's health. Our vision is a world where everyone can live a healthy life. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · Jul 29

Change is constant in health and care. Leaders face huge pressures – but many still hold hope for better. Whether you’re new or seasoned, in hospitals or communities, you're key to progress. With space to reflect and connect, you can keep driving change: www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 8h

The Conservative Party were in 'listening mode, but interested in finding solutions to deliver long-held ambitions' such as shifting from hospital to community care.

Sarah Woolnough shares some of her reflections after two days at the Conservative Party conference. #CPC2025

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 13h

The social care system is not fit for purpose. Many people can't access the care and support they need and others are left facing catastrophic costs. Our new long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them. https://bit.ly/3VPOdH3

Fixing Social Care: The Six Key Problems And How To Tackle Them

Different people have different opinions about what’s ‘wrong’ with social care and how to fix it. This long read outlines the six key issues and the options cited to tackle them.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 1d

'One of the most powerful metaphors from the roundtable was the idea of ‘guerilla leadership’, bold, adaptive and locally driven.'

Clinical directors reflect on the future of clinical leadership: https://bit.ly/4o63Bv2

Clinical Leadership in Transition: Reflections on The 10 Year Health Plan

What Does The Future Of Clinical Leadership Look Like In The Face Of Bold Ambitions And Fragile Foundations? Sharon Nash Shares Reflections From A Recent Roundtable With Clinical Directors.

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David Buck @davidjbuck.bsky.social · 1d

1/3. A ground-breaking paper, & commentary, on @thekingsfund.bsky.social website today - using linked data on the connection between #health & #economy from @nhsengland.bsky.social & ONS on the economic #payback from meeting waiting list targets. Paper assets.kingsfund.org.uk/f/256914/x/6...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 1d

Is a healthier nation a wealthier nation?

For the first time, the ONS and NHS England, have linked millions of pseudonymised patient-level data on hospital waiting lists with individual-level data from HMRC.

Siva Anandaciva explores the findings. https://bit.ly/4gYwkze

Can Tackling Waiting Lists Get Britain's Economy Moving Again? | The King's Fund

New analysis from the Office for National Statistics and NHS England explores whether reducing waiting lists could help more people return to work and boost productivity.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 2d

📢 We're hiring! We're on the look out for two Marketing and Digital Communications Executives to join our team.

Help us create inspiring campaigns that drive action, bring in income and increase our impact. Find out more about the roles and how to apply. https://bit.ly/42qeHm5

Marketing And Digital Communications Executive | The King's Fund

We're looking for two Marketing and Digital Communications Executives who will be at the heart of giving colleagues and customers a consistent, joined-up experience and play a key role in our marketin...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 2d

Book your place for next week's free online event on delivering the future of cancer care from 1–2pm on 16 October.

At our event, sponsored by MSD, senior leaders will talk about the forthcoming cancer plan and how it can build on the vision of the 10 Year Health Plan: https://bit.ly/3K1mhgE

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 3d

There have been 2 turning points in life expectancy trends in England this century:
1️⃣ From 2011, increases in life expectancy slowed after decades of improvement
2️⃣ In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic caused a sharp fall in life expectancy
Find out more 🔽 https://bit.ly/4nzoNtx

What Is Happening To Life Expectancy In England? | The King's Fund

Veena Raleigh examines trends in life expectancy at birth up to 2022, the impact of Covid-19 on life expectancy, gender differences and inequalities in life expectancy, causes of the changing trends s...

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 4d

This week, Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE was announced as the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

Earlier this year she joined us on our podcast to talk about faith, hope and health inequalities. You can listen back to the episode here: https://bit.ly/4gTwS9P

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 4d

About half the money a general practice receives is from the global sum payment, this is money for delivering the core parts of it contract. This sum is calculated using a number of factors. Find out more about what these are in our explainer. https://bit.ly/4pRAkG3

GP Funding And Contracts Explained | The King's Fund

This explainer sets out how general practices are contracted and paid in England, looking at the services they are contracted to deliver, and the different streams of funding they receive.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 5d

There's just a few days left to send in your application for our AI and automation Technical Lead.

Join us and be at the heart of our digital transformation, helping us to foster a culture of AI and digital experimentation. https://bit.ly/3Ipu1bV

Technical Lead - AI And Automation | The King's Fund

We're looking for an AI and automation specialist to be at the heart of our digital transformation.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 7d

What impact do life sciences have? Our new explainer looks at life sciences’ impact in health and care – including the response to Covid-19 – and economic impact too: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa

This explainer is part funded by @abpi.bsky.social and the British In Vitro Diagnostics Association.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 7d

After a jam-packed couple of days at Labour Party conference, our CEO, Sarah Woolnough, shares some of her reflections on the conversations she's been having about the future of health and social care. #Lab25 https://t.co/HHGf7RXez2

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) @rcpch.bsky.social · 8d

RCPCH President Professor Steve Turner on our joint panel today with @barnardos.org.uk and @thekingsfund.bsky.social on how to raise the healthiest generation of children ever. #Lab25

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 8d

Join us on 25 Nov for Creating the Healthiest Generation of Children with Barnardo's & Professor Sir Michael Marmot on early childhood health.

https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/children-young-people?utm_term=thekingsfund&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social

Promotional image for The King's Fund conference featuring a speaker, titled 'Sir Michael Marmot: addressing the social determinants of health in early childhood'. Event date is 25 November, Session 3. The image includes a portrait of Sir Michael Marmot against a pink background with purple accents.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 8d

This afternoon at Labour Party conference, we hosted a session with @nuffieldtrust.org.uk. Our CEO @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social joined a panel to discuss the ways Labour could meet clashing voters' demands. #Lab25

Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 8d

@lewisatkinson.bsky.social MP tells our panel on public attitudes to the health service, 'Those of us who worked in the NHS knew things were getting worse. But if we get the policy right, in time, it gets to good politics'

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 8d

There have been a number of health and social care announcements at this year's Labour Party conference. Read our CEO @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social response to these: https://bit.ly/4701S4u #Lab25

Response To Health And Care Announcements | Labour Party Conference 2025 | The King's Fund

Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, responds to government announcements of an 'NHS online' service and a Fair Pay Agreement for social care.

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 9d

Public satisfaction with the #NHS hit a new low in 2024. How can the government win back confidence?

TOMORROW: Join us at #Lab25 where we will be delving into the findings of the #BritishSocialAttitudes survey with @thekingsfund.bsky.social.

📅 Register here: buff.ly/VROxxNj

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 9d

The government has set out its intention to improve health and care – but are they enough?

Join leaders from health, care, government and beyond at our annual conference to tackle the big questions and shape the future together. buff.ly/yo1wQcK

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 11d

‘For patients and the public, the promise of life sciences lies in earlier diagnosis, more personalised care and improved outcomes. But these benefits must be delivered equitably, transparently and safely.’

Our life sciences explainer is out now: https://bit.ly/3Iv9JOa

Life Sciences Explained | The King's Fund

This Explainer Looks At The Role Of Life Sciences In England's Health And Care System, And Why They Matter.

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 12d

Confidence doesn’t arrive by chance – it’s something you grow with intention. Join Circles February 2026.
https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-development/courses/circles-leadership-programme-for-women?utm_term=thekingsfund&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social

#WomenInLeadership

Promotional graphic for The King's Fund's leadership course titled 'Circles: Step forward with unshakeable confidence: a transformational leadership programme for women.' Features a central pink circular design surrounded by keywords like 'solidarity,' 'intersectional,' and 'radical.' Text indicates the course will take place in February 2026.

The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 12d

We're looking for an AI and automation expert to join us as at The King's Fund.

You'll lead AI & automation projects, enhance colleagues' skills, help to foster a culture of AI & digital experimentation & be at the heart of our digital transformation. https://bit.ly/46luchF

Technical Lead - AI And Automation | The King's Fund

We're looking for an AI and automation specialist to be at the heart of our digital transformation.

www.kingsfund.org.uk

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Nuffield Trust @nuffieldtrust.org.uk · 13d

How Can Labour Meet Voters' Clashing Demands On The NHS?

At our #Lab25 fringe with @thekingsfund.bsky.social, we'll explore insights from the British Social Attitudes Survey, the gold-standard for public opinion.

🗓️ Tuesday 30 September - 12-2pm - RIBA North

Register 👉 buff.ly/VROxxNj

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 13d

Looking to invest in your team’s success? TeamDynamics offers flexible and tailored, online coaching for health and care teams who want to lead better and work more effectively together to:

✅ Build trust
✅ Strengthen collaboration
✅ Improve culture

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The King's Fund @thekingsfund.bsky.social · 13d

Today is #WorldPharmacistDay. Community pharmacies & pharmacists play a huge role in England's primary care. But often this role is poorly understood.

In our explainer we explore how community pharmacy works, how it's funded & what the future might hold. https://bit.ly/4mh7Gev

Community Pharmacy Explained | The King's Fund

This explainer looks at the community pharmacy sector in England, explaining how pharmacies are contracted and funded, the types of services they provide and future trends in the sector.

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