The King's Fund
@thekingsfund.bsky.social
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/
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
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
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
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
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
#KFChildrensHealth
#KFChildrensHealth
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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
#KFChildrensHealth
#KFChildrensHealth
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
Let us know how you're finding the sessions and join in the conversation using #KFChildrensHealth
November 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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
Let us know how you're finding the sessions and join in the conversation using #KFChildrensHealth
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
Policy Fellow Lillie Wenzel shares her views.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
November 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
Policy Fellow Lillie Wenzel shares her views.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KdqM8e
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
Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK: https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
November 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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
Urgent action is needed to tackle today's weight crisis in the UK: https://bit.ly/4rt2F6v
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
Find out more about our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/47NFZGe
November 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
Find out more about our upcoming events: https://bit.ly/47NFZGe
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
November 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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
Find your Circle.
Where women leaders rise together – pushing limits, sharing success.
February 2026 applications are now open, find out more: https://bit.ly/486COcF 📌
#FutureLeaders #InspiringWomen
Where women leaders rise together – pushing limits, sharing success.
February 2026 applications are now open, find out more: https://bit.ly/486COcF 📌
#FutureLeaders #InspiringWomen
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Find your Circle.
Where women leaders rise together – pushing limits, sharing success.
February 2026 applications are now open, find out more: https://bit.ly/486COcF 📌
#FutureLeaders #InspiringWomen
Where women leaders rise together – pushing limits, sharing success.
February 2026 applications are now open, find out more: https://bit.ly/486COcF 📌
#FutureLeaders #InspiringWomen
'What patients and the public need is for these strikes to be resolved.'
This morning, as resident doctor strikes came to an end, Siva Anandaciva was on BBC Breakfast talking about the impact of strikes. Find out more about this in his blog: https://bit.ly/47AmOj0
This morning, as resident doctor strikes came to an end, Siva Anandaciva was on BBC Breakfast talking about the impact of strikes. Find out more about this in his blog: https://bit.ly/47AmOj0
November 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
'What patients and the public need is for these strikes to be resolved.'
This morning, as resident doctor strikes came to an end, Siva Anandaciva was on BBC Breakfast talking about the impact of strikes. Find out more about this in his blog: https://bit.ly/47AmOj0
This morning, as resident doctor strikes came to an end, Siva Anandaciva was on BBC Breakfast talking about the impact of strikes. Find out more about this in his blog: https://bit.ly/47AmOj0
What are the challenges facing the implementation of AI in health and care services?
In his latest long read, @mustbemistry.bsky.social explores what’s needed to implement AI technologies at scale in health and social care.
https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
In his latest long read, @mustbemistry.bsky.social explores what’s needed to implement AI technologies at scale in health and social care.
https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
What are the challenges facing the implementation of AI in health and care services?
In his latest long read, @mustbemistry.bsky.social explores what’s needed to implement AI technologies at scale in health and social care.
https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
In his latest long read, @mustbemistry.bsky.social explores what’s needed to implement AI technologies at scale in health and social care.
https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
The Leadership for Population Health programme supports leaders working at the intersection of place, inequality and opportunity. April 2026 cohort: applications open now. https://bit.ly/3JUqSS4
November 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
The Leadership for Population Health programme supports leaders working at the intersection of place, inequality and opportunity. April 2026 cohort: applications open now. https://bit.ly/3JUqSS4
What's your bold thought for better health?
We asked #KFAnnual delegates last week exactly that. One thing that came through loud and clear was putting communities at the heart of the health and care system.
More about this approach in our work: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
We asked #KFAnnual delegates last week exactly that. One thing that came through loud and clear was putting communities at the heart of the health and care system.
More about this approach in our work: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What's your bold thought for better health?
We asked #KFAnnual delegates last week exactly that. One thing that came through loud and clear was putting communities at the heart of the health and care system.
More about this approach in our work: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
We asked #KFAnnual delegates last week exactly that. One thing that came through loud and clear was putting communities at the heart of the health and care system.
More about this approach in our work: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In 2023, life expectancy for females in the UK was 82.9 years, lower than all other comparable countries.
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
Veena Raleigh reviews the latest international data to assess how the UK’s health compares to other countries: https://bit.ly/47PQNSQ
'I love ShiftWorks because it feels like a really safe and inclusive space to both connect and learn'.
Great to hear from Henry, who is applying insights and connection from ShiftWorks's microdose leadership learning in his role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
Great to hear from Henry, who is applying insights and connection from ShiftWorks's microdose leadership learning in his role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 PM
'I love ShiftWorks because it feels like a really safe and inclusive space to both connect and learn'.
Great to hear from Henry, who is applying insights and connection from ShiftWorks's microdose leadership learning in his role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
Great to hear from Henry, who is applying insights and connection from ShiftWorks's microdose leadership learning in his role.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna
Since 2010, the number of NHS FTE staff has increased by more than 36%. However, this growth has not been evenly spread across the years or staff groups. Find out more about which groups are growing the quickest in our nutshell. https://bit.ly/4hKrmql
November 13, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Since 2010, the number of NHS FTE staff has increased by more than 36%. However, this growth has not been evenly spread across the years or staff groups. Find out more about which groups are growing the quickest in our nutshell. https://bit.ly/4hKrmql
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed if we strengthen management and leadership.
The King's Fund's Suzie Bailey shares some key findings from our new paper with @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
The King's Fund's Suzie Bailey shares some key findings from our new paper with @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed if we strengthen management and leadership.
The King's Fund's Suzie Bailey shares some key findings from our new paper with @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
The King's Fund's Suzie Bailey shares some key findings from our new paper with @unibirmingham.bsky.social.
Read more: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
The heart of health and care? The people who deliver it.
Last week, we explored the theme of people and workforce - from leadership and management, to staff wellbeing and the future of the NHS workforce.
Catch up on the insights from the week: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
Last week, we explored the theme of people and workforce - from leadership and management, to staff wellbeing and the future of the NHS workforce.
Catch up on the insights from the week: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
The heart of health and care? The people who deliver it.
Last week, we explored the theme of people and workforce - from leadership and management, to staff wellbeing and the future of the NHS workforce.
Catch up on the insights from the week: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
Last week, we explored the theme of people and workforce - from leadership and management, to staff wellbeing and the future of the NHS workforce.
Catch up on the insights from the week: https://bit.ly/43Sgkto
Final call for anyone thinking of apply for these exciting roles in our Communications and Engagement directorate.
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
November 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Final call for anyone thinking of apply for these exciting roles in our Communications and Engagement directorate.
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed if we invest in management.
Here are 5 reasons why strong, skilled management is critical to better care.
Full long read: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
@profjudithsmith.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social
Here are 5 reasons why strong, skilled management is critical to better care.
Full long read: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
@profjudithsmith.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed if we invest in management.
Here are 5 reasons why strong, skilled management is critical to better care.
Full long read: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
@profjudithsmith.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social
Here are 5 reasons why strong, skilled management is critical to better care.
Full long read: https://bit.ly/437AuPW
@profjudithsmith.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social
Responding to the announcement that 1 in 3 children aged 10-11 are obese, @sarah-arnold.bsky.social calls for ‘urgent cross-government action to tackle the societal drivers of poor health.’
More on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/4oS0pDx
More on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/4oS0pDx
November 5, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Responding to the announcement that 1 in 3 children aged 10-11 are obese, @sarah-arnold.bsky.social calls for ‘urgent cross-government action to tackle the societal drivers of poor health.’
More on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/4oS0pDx
More on how to do this here: https://bit.ly/4oS0pDx
There are just a few days left to apply for some exciting roles in our Communications and Engagement directorate.
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
There are just a few days left to apply for some exciting roles in our Communications and Engagement directorate.
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
Join us as we shape the future of health and care and make our new strategy a reality.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/48TghkC
Join us for 'How to spot a zombie' - a free online session exploring how outdated leadership ideas linger, and what you can do about them.
11 Nov | 12.30–1.30pm | https://bit.ly/4otnAnt
11 Nov | 12.30–1.30pm | https://bit.ly/4otnAnt
November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Join us for 'How to spot a zombie' - a free online session exploring how outdated leadership ideas linger, and what you can do about them.
11 Nov | 12.30–1.30pm | https://bit.ly/4otnAnt
11 Nov | 12.30–1.30pm | https://bit.ly/4otnAnt
From resources to time constraints & regionally inequity, there are lots of things standing in the way of AI being able to transform NHS & social care services.
Hear from people working in health & care on what they think about the implementation of AI. https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
Hear from people working in health & care on what they think about the implementation of AI. https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
From resources to time constraints & regionally inequity, there are lots of things standing in the way of AI being able to transform NHS & social care services.
Hear from people working in health & care on what they think about the implementation of AI. https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
Hear from people working in health & care on what they think about the implementation of AI. https://bit.ly/4o3moYh
What if health care started on your street, not in a hospital? Our explainer dives into neighbourhood health, delivering care with communities, from prevention to integration and local leadership. A big idea with local roots. See how it’s taking shape across England: https://bit.ly/3LkrrF2
November 2, 2025 at 5:24 PM
What if health care started on your street, not in a hospital? Our explainer dives into neighbourhood health, delivering care with communities, from prevention to integration and local leadership. A big idea with local roots. See how it’s taking shape across England: https://bit.ly/3LkrrF2
Our comms team is now taking applications for a range of exciting career opportunities.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help share insights that shape better health and care, take a look at our latest openings.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4n87tdW
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help share insights that shape better health and care, take a look at our latest openings.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4n87tdW
October 30, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Our comms team is now taking applications for a range of exciting career opportunities.
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help share insights that shape better health and care, take a look at our latest openings.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4n87tdW
If you’re motivated by meaningful work and want to help share insights that shape better health and care, take a look at our latest openings.
Find out more: https://bit.ly/4n87tdW