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Social care 360
This review outlines and analyses 20 key trends in adult social care in England over recent years. Using a variety of publicly-available data, it provides a uniquely rounded – '360 degree' – view of the sector.
By Simon Bottery et al - 26 April 2019
The NHS long-term plan explained
On 7 January, the NHS long-term plan was published setting out key ambitions for the service over the next 10 years. In this explainer, we set out the main commitments in the plan and provide our view of what they might mean, highlighting the opportunities and challenges for the health and care system as it moves to put the plan into practice.
By Anna Charles et al - 23 January 2019
Shared responsibility for health: the cultural change we need
We believe that the relationship between the public and the NHS, and between patients and the staff who care for them, needs to be transformed. As well as ensuring that the resources (funding and workforce) needed to deliver care are available, national and local leaders must work to fully engage patients and the public in improving health and care.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham et al - 23 November 2018
What are the priorities for health and social care?
Ahead of the party conference season, we assess the state of health and social care and set out the big issues facing the government.
Clicks and mortar: Technology and the NHS estate
Financial pressures and growing demand mean that health and social care services will need to work differently. This report reviews how technology in the NHS estate is currently being used, and imagines how the 'estate of the future' might look.
By Lillie Wenzel et al - 21 May 2019
Key challenges facing the adult social care sector in England
The scale of the difficulties facing adult social care in England means that doing nothing is no longer an option. Policy-makers need to identify which of the problems facing social care they most want to tackle, and this briefing paper is intended to aid the process by identifying and exploring those key challenges.
Home care in England: views from commissioners and providers
This report sets out the key issues facing the home care sector based on discussions with commissioners, providers and national social care organisations.
By Simon Bottery - 11 December 2018
New models of home care
Policy-makers have outlined their ambitions to provide joined-up care closer to home and enable people to remain independent and in their own homes. Home care will be a central component of realising these ambitions. However, there are serious concerns about the state of the home care market and the quality of care service users receive.
By Laura Bennett et al - 11 December 2018
Joined-up listening: integrated care and patient insight
In this article, we articulate the opportunity that integrated care presents for using insight from people and populations to design services that meet their needs and reflect their priorities.
By Dan Wellings et al - 30 August 2018
It's time for a new deal between the public and the NHS
The 70th anniversary of the NHS is an opportunity to reflect on its enduring popularity and to ask what people can expect from the service and what their obligations are in return, says Chris Ham.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 5 July 2018
The NHS at 70: What's the problem with social care, and why do we need to do better?
Social care is complex, poorly understood and widely perceived as unfair – while facing unprecedented pressures. This paper explains the current pressures on social care, the impact this is having in England, and sets out the barriers and potential solutions to funding reform.
By Ruth Thorlby et al - 26 June 2018
A new deal with the public
It's time to revisit what people can expect from the NHS and what their obligations are in return, writes Chris Ham.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 25 June 2018
A fork in the road: next steps for social care funding reform
This report published jointly with the Health Foundation pulls together new financial modelling, public perceptions work and policy analysis to identify the problems with adult social care in England and outline options for its reform.
By Simon Bottery et al - 16 May 2018
Approaches to social care funding
It is widely accepted that the system for funding social care is in urgent need of reform, but there is little sign of a long-term solution on the horizon. In this report we consider five different approaches, setting out the implications of each.
By Lillie Wenzel et al - 15 February 2018
Enhanced health in care homes: learning from experiences so far
This report looks at experiences so far in the areas of England working on delivering enhanced health in care homes.
By Alex Baylis et al - 5 December 2017
Patient involvement: Paul's story
Paul Radin speaks to us about his experience of patient involvement at The King's Fund.
By Paul Radin - 30 November 2017
State of health and care in England
Services are at full stretch and struggling to maintain standards, says Chris Ham.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 17 October 2017
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Briefing: House of Commons debate on the address: health, social care and security
Ahead of debates on the address on Wednesday 28 June in the House of Commons and Thursday 29 June in the House of Lords, The King's Fund has produced this written briefing on the key issues for health and social care in the new parliament.
The general election, the NHS, and social care: a less damaging deal on Brexit and more funding may result
The outcome of the general election will mean more of the same for the NHS and social care in the short term, and huge uncertainty on two fronts in the medium term, says Chris Ham.
Social care: manifesto debacle shows need for wider debate
All political parties agree that social care funding needs reform, but none of the proposed solutions deal fully with the problem, says Richard Humphries.
By Richard Humphries - 24 May 2017
Theresa May is right to drop the 'dementia tax' – the social care system needs considered reform
Get diagnosed with cancer or stroke and you will be looked after by the NHS, but suffer from dementia and you are on your own, says Chris Ham.
By Professor Sir Chris Ham - 22 May 2017
We have to address the faultline between social care and the NHS
One is heavily rationed and means-tested, the other free at the point of use and tax-funded. And when assets are involved, the issue becomes politically toxic, says Richard Humphries.
Concerns about social care costs: letter to the Editor
In a letter to the Editor of The Times, Richard Humphries argues that the Conservative manifesto's response to rising social care costs is inadequate.
Did the government meet its pledge to cap the cost of social care?
Ahead of the general election, we explore whether the government met its pledge to cap social care costs.
By Helen McKenna - 12 May 2017
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