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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/
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
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
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
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
November 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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
November 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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
November 16, 2025 at 4:27 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
November 15, 2025 at 4:09 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
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 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
November 10, 2025 at 6:54 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
November 7, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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
November 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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