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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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Lead Well is a CPD-accredited course from ShiftWorks about health and wellbeing in the workplace, designed to teach you about the personal and systemic factors that shape wellbeing for you and your colleagues.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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'Obesity is a systemic issue driven by structural factors including a commercial food environment that makes unhealthy choices cheap, readily available, and aggressively marketed – especially to children and in deprived areas.' https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
How to tackle obesity: why industry must step up
Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK.
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December 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
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🚨 One week to go!

Join our free online event for practical insights and case studies from expert panellists on achieving neighbourhood health targets.

📅 Wednesday 10 December 2025
🕛 12.00-1.00pm
🤝 Sponsored by NHS Property Services

Register today: https://bit.ly/3JB8lKn
Delivering Neighbourhood Health: How Do You Make The Best Use Of Your Estate? | The King's Fund
Explore how to deliver neighbourhood health without major capital spend by making smarter use of NHS estates. Practical insights and real case studies.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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'Ending new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es.'

In our latest blog Richard Angell CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust, considers the success of opt-out HIV testing in A&E so far.

Read in full today: bit.ly/4rwezMO
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Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030
Testing at A&Es part of plan to end new HIV cases in England by 2030
Labour announces prevention programme as well as efforts to re-engage people who have fallen out of medical care Ending new HIV transmissions in England by 2030 is within reach thanks to an action plan that will include routine testing at A&Es, the government has said. The HIV action plan, to be unveiled on World Aids Day on Monday, aims to re-engage the thousands of people who have left HIV care, bringing them back to lifesaving treatment. The £170m package also includes funding for opt-out HIV testing at A&Es during routine blood tests in areas with the highest rates, including London and Manchester. Continue reading...
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December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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How can health and care leaders deliver neighbourhood health centres without major capital investment?

Join our free online event and learn how to maximise the use of your estate.

📅 Wednesday 10 December 2025
🕛 12.00-1.00pm
🤝 Sponsored by NHS Property

Register today: https://bit.ly/4oCppys
Delivering Neighbourhood Health: How Do You Make The Best Use Of Your Estate? | The King's Fund
Explore how to deliver neighbourhood health without major capital spend by making smarter use of NHS estates. Practical insights and real case studies.
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December 1, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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In light of the new HIV Action Plan announced today, Richard Angell, CEO of Terrence Higgins Trust, considers the success of opt-out HIV testing in A&E – how it's developed and what it could mean more broadly for improving the nation’s health. https://bit.ly/4ivcVXr
Treatment To Prevention: How HIV Is Leading The Way On Early Diagnosis | The King's Fund
Richard Angell, CEO of the Terrence Higgins Trust, considers the success of opt-out HIV testing in A&E – and what it could mean more broadly for improving the nation's health.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Leading in the health and care space means navigating politics, ambiguity and doing it with purpose. Leadership for Population Health programme helps leaders work across sectors and places to shift systems, influence structures and create lasting change.
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Promotional graphic for The King's Fund featuring a call to action to apply for the Population Health Programme. The graphic has a geometric design in pink and teal with text overlay.
November 30, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Almost 1 in 5 children and young people (aged 8–25) in England now have a probable mental health disorder – up from 1 in 8 in 2017. Read why this matters 👇 https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
What Is The State Of Children's Health In England? | The King's Fund
We look at the data available on children's health in England - from child mortality to diet and exercise, teenage pregnancy and smoking, we we look at what this means for children's health.
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November 30, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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What does it mean to lead with humanity in a time of profound transformation and disruption?

Meet with leaders across sectors at our Annual leadership and workforce summit on 19 March 2026 to explore how to shape a future rooted in compassion and possibility: https://bit.ly/3K7FOw8
Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2026 | The King's Fund
What does it mean to lead with humanity in a time of profound transformation and disruption? Meet with leaders across sectors to explore how to shape a future rooted in compassion and possibility. Reg...
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November 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK: https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
How to tackle obesity: why industry must step up
Nearly two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese. Child obesity is growing at an unprecedented rate. Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK.
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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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A recent US study showed one simple intervention - giving 1700 people $400 a month to spend on what they wished - resulted in 27% fewer visits to emergency services. Julia Cream explores whether this could work in the UK and places where similar ideas are being tested. https://bit.ly/3M6v2qI
November 28, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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There's just a couple of days left to apply to be our External Affairs Officer.

You'll act as the first line of response for our busy press office, monitor the news agenda and work to improve processes and efficiencies.

Apply before Monday! https://bit.ly/4nMB4d9
External Affairs Officer | The King's Fund
We're looking for someone to be the first line of response for The King’s Fund’s busy press office, dealing with multiple inquiries a day via phone and email, and monitoring the news agenda.
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November 28, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for health and care?

Siva Anandaciva looks at the main announcements and what they mean for health and care services – and the people who rely on them. https://bit.ly/4ps166E
What does the Autumn Budget 2025 mean for health and care? | The King's Fund
Siva Anandaciva reviews the Autumn Budget 2025. What does it mean for health and care services and the people who rely on them?
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November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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The Autumn Budget 2025 is here, but what does it mean for the world of health and care?

Siva Anandaciva runs us through the headlines of the budget for the NHS, social care and the announcements away from health that might help improve population health. https://bit.ly/4oCDTy9
November 26, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Sharing a few of our favourite snapshots from today's 'Creating the Healthiest Generation of Children' conference – moments that capture the energy, insight and shared commitment driving better outcomes for children and young people. @barnardos.org.uk
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Sir Michael Marmot and two speakers standing and smiling beside each other for a photo. Wes Streeting and Sarah Woolnough both seated in a conference setting with notes on their lap. Dame Rachel De Souza speaking at the pew at a King's Fund Conference. Two members of staff at The King's Fund standing in front of a board of posters drawn by primary school children
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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We're hiring a Project Manager to help drive our Future Fund programme - shaping the future of innovation, digital transformation and AI across the organisation.

If you’re creative, collaborative and excited about emerging tech, please get in touch: https://bit.ly/49CTlX1
Project Manager | Future Fund | The King's Fund
We're seeking a talented and adaptable project manager, who has experience working with technology enabled change, to support the Future Fund's delivery and evolution.
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November 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Welcome to all the delegates joining us at our 'Creating the healthiest generation of children conference' in collaboration with @barnardos.org.uk.

Let us know how you're finding the sessions and join in the conversation using #KFChildrensHealth
Promotional image for a conference titled 'Creating the healthiest generation of children' on Tuesday 25 November, sponsored by The King's Fund and Barnardo's. Features two joyful children playing outdoors, one piggybacking on the other.
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Children’s health in the UK is in crisis: rising obesity, mental ill-health and 4.3m children in poverty. The UK has some of the worst child health outcomes in Europe - this must change.

Policy Fellow Lillie Wenzel shares her views.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Nearly 1 in 4 children are overweight or obese by the time they start primary school, rising to more than 1 in 3 by the time they leave it.

Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK: https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
A bar chart showing that nearly a quarter of 4-5 year olds are overweight or obese. Green bars show the split between obese and overweight each year from 2006-2007. It has remained around 20-25% every year.
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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'Racism won’t go away. However, I now know how to protect my health, wellbeing, and worth. I surround myself with allies – people who see me, support me, and stand with me. And I encourage others to do the same.'

Tabetha Darmon reflects on her three-decade NHS career: https://bit.ly/4oXxA8K
Breaking Through The Fog: A Black Leader’s Journey Through The NHS
Tabetha Darmon reflects on her NHS career over three decades, navigating challenges, speaking up and rising to a Chief Nursing Officer role.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We're looking for an External Affairs Officer to join our team and help ensure our work has the most impact it can. This is an exciting and varied role - you'll act as the front door of the press office, monitor news events and improve key processes. https://bit.ly/4nMB4d9
External Affairs Officer | The King's Fund
We're looking for someone to be the first line of response for The King’s Fund’s busy press office, dealing with multiple inquiries a day via phone and email, and monitoring the news agenda.
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November 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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From sleep clinics for people postpartum, to better insulated houses, active travel and more funding for youth mental health workers, delegates at our annual conference shared their bold thoughts for a better health. What's yours?

Find out more about our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/47NFZGe
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Only 4% of hospital sites met the four-hour A&E waiting time target in October 2025. This data is now available for the first time: https://bit.ly/43DXEO4
Map of England showing the performance of hospitals in meeting the four-hour A&E target in October 2025, with performance rates colour-coded from less than 50% to over 95%, as indicated by The King's Fund.
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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‘Cancer exemplifies the problems with the UK’s health system. Early detection, diagnosis and treatment of cancer is critical for improving patient outcomes, yet the UK compares poorly on all, with inequalities all along the cancer patient pathway.’ https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Is the UK becoming the ‘sicker man’ of Europe? | The King's Fund
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries.
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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We're hiring 📢 We're looking for someone to head up our Responsive Policy and Public Affairs team for a year's maternity cover.

Join us and play a pivotal part in The King's Fund's response to emerging and topical issues in health and care. Apply today! https://bit.ly/47ETat2
Head of Responsive Policy And Public Affairs | The King's Fund
We're looking for someone to lead a dynamic and fast-paced team working on issues at the top of the political agenda, for a year's maternity cover.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM