The King's Fund
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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.
England
Joined December 2008
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.
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We're pleased to support the #SEHTA2025MedTechExpo being held on 3 October at our London venue. The event focuses on driving collaborations between business, clinicians, academics for med tech, life sciences, diagnostic health care sectors. Find out more:
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Is it possible to create ethnicity-specific BMI benchmarks for everyone? Danielle Jefferies explores the complexities behind BMI benchmarking and why current benchmarks, based on White European and American populations are not fit for purpose.
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BMI is widely used to measure levels of obesity, but does it account for growing levels of ethnic diversity in this country – and is that even possible, asks Danielle Jefferies.
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New data shows that in the year up to June 2025 there were 1.6 million more tests & scan than the previous year. This is due to community diagnostic centres offering longer opening hours. Find out more about the data behind diagnostics in our explainer:
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'Although it 's rarely considered in current debate. this new era of crisis is of enormous relevance when imagining the future of the public sector & the state.'. Adam Lent argues that a 'do with' approach could transform the way our public sector works.
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If the UK’s public sector is to avoid irreversible decline, we need a radical shift from a ‘do to’ to a ‘do with’ mindset to equip us for the future. Adam Lent explores what 'Doing With' means in...
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Health inequalities are widening. Life expectancy is falling. Has the government's 10 Year Health Plan gone far enough when it comes to preventing ill health? . 🎧 New podcast episode with @hellomccracken, @Sarahsarnie and Danielle Jefferies out now:
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Health inequalities are widening. Life expectancy is falling. Has the government's 10 Year Health Plan gone far enough when it comes to preventing ill health?
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There’s just a couple of days left to make sure your charity is entered into the #GSKIMPACTUK Awards for 2026. Winners will receive national recognition, funding & development training. Don’t miss out, get your application in before Wednesday 20 August.
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Since 2022, strikes by different NHS staff groups have become an increasingly familiar event. After the most recent resident doctors strike, @SivaAnandaciva delves into the impact that NHS strike have on patients, staff, public perceptions & NHS finances.
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RT @hellomccracken: The broad-brush approach to BMI and ethnicity risks blocking access to treatment for some people, warns my @TheKingsFun….
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NHS BMI measures ‘don’t work for around 3 million patients’, a health analyst has warned
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‘I gained so much both professionally and personally from being part of the development and learning programme.’ . Winners of the GSK IMPACT Awards get access to training and development, funding and a network of leaders working in similar organisations.
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BMI benchmarks are based on White European or American populations & were not designed for people from global majority ethnic backgrounds. So how can we accurately track the health of our diverse population, if we're using benchmarks not fit for everyone?
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BMI is widely used to measure levels of obesity, but does it account for growing levels of ethnic diversity in this country – and is that even possible, asks Danielle Jefferies.
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Lead Well is one of several courses on ShiftWorks, designed to help you expand your leadership potential and create healthier work environments. Get courses like these alongside a thriving community of over 3,000 professionals for just £30 per year.
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Don't miss the Rt Hon Prof Paul Burstow, Duleep Allirajah, Dame Marie Gabriel CBE and Richard Hughes at our conference in September, where they'll be discussing some of the big questions around the 10 Year Health Plan. Book your place now:
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BIG NEWS, Dragon Ball Fans!.Pre-register now and join Goku on day one!.Get exclusive launch rewards and rare items.Will you be the first to experience it?.
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New NHS England data shows that since the end of 2022 at least 1.7 million health care appointments have been rescheduled because of industrial action. But the impact goes further than missed appointments - it impacts public perception, staff & patients.
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'You can’t truly understand power, authority or conflict until you’ve lived it in a real group.' Will, 2025 participant, on what makes the Top Manager Programme different. Apply now for Nov 2025 →
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We're recording our next podcast episode on Friday and @hellomccracken, @Sarahsarnie and Danielle Jefferies will be answering your listener questions! Drop your question in the comments or email us at website@kingsfund.org.uk – it might just feature in our upcoming episode.
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Fair pay for care workers is overdue. But who's going to pay it and ensure it's sustainable for many years? @blimeysimon explores the government's planned fair pay agreement for care workers.
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There are lots of unknowns about the government’s proposed fair pay agreement in social care, says Simon Bottery, but the biggest is who will have to swallow the cost.
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Why does withism work? . In his long read, Adam Lent suggests that doing with, rather than doing to can help:. - augment limited public resource.- shift to a prevention approach.- eliminate the waste of 'systemic failure demand'. Find out more ⬇️
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If the UK’s public sector is to avoid irreversible decline, we need a radical shift from a ‘do to’ to a ‘do with’ mindset to equip us for the future. Adam Lent explores what 'Doing With' means in...
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From 8am phone queues to online forms, patients access GP appointments in different ways. Can digital triage make things better for all patients and for practices?
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GP trainee Ellie Watkins takes a look at two different approaches to GP access. What can be learnt from these approaches and how can we ensure equitable access?
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This September, join us for a day of vital conversations about what it really takes to deliver the 10 Year Health Plan. You'll hear from national and local voices, and explore the shifts, choices and challenges behind the plan. Book your place now:
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Join us at our event in September where we'll delve into the choices and actions needed to make the 10 Year Health Plan a reality. Book your ticket today.
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Successive governments have cut funding for public health, making it hard to promote healthy living & risk factors of cardiovascular disease (CVD). 80% of premature deaths from CVD could be prevented. What can be done to make the shift to preventing CVD?
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