Change is constant in health and care. Despite the pressure, leaders still hold hope for better. Whether you're new or experienced, in a hospital or community, you’re the link between purpose and progress.

Are we facing a health crisis? . Danielle Jefferies discusses what the data can tell us about the nation's health in the latest episode of The King's Fund podcast. 🎧Listen now:

Based on factors outside of their direct control, people in England experience systematic, unfair and avoidable differences in their health, the care they receive, and the opportunities they have to lead healthy lives. Read our updated explainer now.

'After years of looking for the right course… ultimately this was the one.' . Designed for senior leaders in health & care, Top Manager Programme offers space, challenge & support to do the deep, developmental work leadership demands. Apply now:

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Often, people understand leadership via hierarchy. ShiftWorks, our online learning platform, reimagines leadership in the health and care system. Join over 3,000 peers using ShiftWorks to explore leadership led by behaviour, communication and empathy:

There has a been a longstanding relationship between NHS mental health services and independent providers. But our recent analysis shows that the independent sector accounts for over 28% of NHS-funded mental health beds. Find out more:

Does the NHS have a 'Goldilocks problem' when it comes to staffing levels? . In his blog, Siva Anandaciva examines the rhetoric around staffing levels over the past decade, and the point at which the 'staffing crisis' became a 'productivity crisis'.

Come join us at The King's Fund! After launching our new strategy in June, we've now got a number of roles available which will be key to making that strategy a reality. Find out more here and apply:

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Build a lasting practice, not just a one-time insight. In today’s health and care system, leading with equity requires more than good intentions. It takes a deep commitment to keep showing up - even when it’s difficult. Ready to lead with purpose?.

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GLP-1s like Tirzepatide are a 'breakthrough' when it comes to tackling obesity. But NHS modelling shows that if 70% of eligible people started the drug, the cost could reach £3.1 billion per year and create an additional 700 million appointments.

True leadership today means leaning into uncertainty, not retreating from it. We’ve collaborated with @weareLIS to create Leading Through Complexity - a course for those ready to lead because the world is complex, not despite of it.

These findings raise questions about the extent to which the NHS is not only reliant on, but has outsourced particular types of care, or the care of specific populations. Read our analysis in full.

The scale of this provision indicates that far from being a temporary solution to current pressures, NHS trusts and integrated care systems have become dependent on the independent sector for delivery of mental health care.

🧵NHS mental health services have a long-standing relationship with the independent sector. Our recent analysis shows that in March 2025, over 28% of NHS-funded mental health bed availability was in the independent sector.

Caught in the middle of a political battle, @BlackRock reaffirmed its focus is helping millions of Americans save for retirement. They warned that injecting politics from either side risks undermining financial performance.

From 1 September 2025 our library services will change. This means our library space & access to the library collection will close. We’ll also be stopping some of the library newsletters to focus on the Health Management & Policy Alert. Find out more:

Over 3,000 members are now part of the ShiftWorks online learning movement for a just, kind and inclusive health and care workforce. Join Gary and our diverse ShiftWorks community to help shape the future of health and care leadership:

The 10 Year Health Plan outlined bold ambitions that will impact cancer care. But how can those ambitions now turn into action?. Join us for a free online event in October to hear from a number of experts on the future of cancer care in England.

Are we still awaiting the prevention-first revolution?. @Sarahsarnie, @hellomccracken and Danielle Jefferies give their take in the latest episode of The King's Fund podcast. 🎧Listen now:

'I went in one version of myself and came back out a better version.' Tom on the Top Manager Programme – a challenging, rewarding leadership journey. Ready to grow as a system leader in health and care? .Apply for Nov 2025:

GLP-1 weight loss drugs have been billed as a breakthrough in tackling obesity and the nation's general health. Demand is rising fast for these drugs but the system meant to deliver them isn't keeping pace, says Dobrin Namboowa. Find out more 🔽