A thriving life sciences sector can enhance the nation’s health and economic prosperity. Our new explainer explores: ➡️ what life sciences are and why they matter ➡️ key players and partners in the sector ➡️ opportunities and challenges for the future. Read it now: https://bit.ly/4nF8sTF

September is #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. In his blog, CJ Nwasike looks into the reasons behind poor understanding of the condition. Despite outcomes for those with sickle cell improving, it's one of the fastest growing genetic conditions in England. https://bit.ly/4gjlMdZ

Much of the leadership across health and care comes from clinicians. Our new, CPD-accredited ShiftWorks course On call explores clinical leadership and provides different interpersonal techniques to influence beyond positional authority. https://bit.ly/3JP2DEq

'The launch of the 10 Year Health Plan comes at a time when the sentinel measure of population health – life expectancy – is around the bottom of rankings among OECD countries' says Veena Raleigh. Will the plan go far enough to improving life expectancy? https://bit.ly/4n56XxZ

Fleetwood's hub provides a holistic range of services that cater to the wider wellbeing of Fleetwood’s residents, recognising the intimate relationship between health and people’s connection to community, place and purpose. Read more: https://bit.ly/3KbxrPM

18% of the NHS mental health estate was constructed before the NHS was formed and lacks capital investment. This has a huge impact on capacity and is one of the key reasons why so many mental health beds are now being outsourced to the independent sector. https://bit.ly/4oU6Nep

'Not too long ago, there was a very credible concern that the waiting list now would be closer to 12 million than 7.5 million.' But why hasn't the list reached predicted levels. Siva Anandaciva looks at the numbers in his recent blog. https://bit.ly/4gfWGfS

This afternoon we were pleased to welcome Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Professor Isabel Oliver, Sir Gregor Smith & Professor Sir Michael McBride to end our prevention conference. It's been a fantastic day of discussion, thanks everyone for coming & let us know what you thought using #KFPrevention.

Welcome to everyone attending our event today Time for bold action – making the shift to prevention. Let us know how the day is going and join in the conversation using #KFPrevention. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4g4vfWg

Courage and honesty are what the health and care system needs to stay fit for the future. Join us at the #KFAnnual conference as we debate what the future of the health and care system might look like and the brave decisions needed to make that happen. buff.ly/yo1wQcK

What is prevention in health? In June we published our prevention explainer, delving into the different types of prevention & who does it. @sarah-arnold.bsky.social shares her key takeaways from writing the piece ahead of tomorrow's prevention event. #KFPrevention https://bit.ly/4mMkWsq

There's been lots of work to make sure people who are on hospital waiting lists get the care needed. But Siva Anandaciva says we should 'thinking more about what happened to the people who never came back for care' & where these missing millions might be. https://bit.ly/488SFYz

Our Advanced OD Programme is more than professional development. It’s a powerful space to connect and challenge your thinking with your peers. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-development/courses/advanced-od-practitioner-programme?utm_term=thekingsfund&utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=social

Community pharmacy is a critical part of primary care in England, but its role and relationship to the wider NHS is often poorly understood. Find out more about the role community pharmacy plays in delivering health services in our explainer. https://bit.ly/4mh7Gev

There's just a few days left to apply to be our Project Management Office Manager. This role will be at the forefront of establishing a centrally-located project management office here at The King's Fund. Apply today!

🔔 Final chance to continue your professional development with ShiftWorks for just £30 a year🔔 Until 30 September 2025, lock a yearly fee of just £30 and get access to nine CPD courses, microdoses of inspiration and a vibrant community of learners. https://bit.ly/4oVbKna

Have you ever wondered how new medicines are developed? This explainer, commissioned by ABPI, outlines the long journey from the discovery of a new drug to when it becomes available on the NHS. Find out more 🔽 https://bit.ly/3JR1Seh

'For league tables to be useful to the public, they should help people to understand what to expect if they join the elective waiting list, attend A&E or are waiting for a cancer diagnosis' says Danielle Jefferies. Find out more. https://bit.ly/484asQC

🚨 Only a few days left to book your place for our #KFPrevention event next Wednesday. We'll cover: - Lessons to learn from across the UK - Developments in devolution: will they be good for your health? - Business and health Book your place today: https://bit.ly/4dFCT8n

Analysis has shown that an increasing number of people with personality disorder are being cared for in the private sector. While this provision of care isn’t inappropriate, ‘concerns have been raised’ says Helen Gilburt. Read the analysis in full: https://bit.ly/4oU6Nep

After the pandemic, it was thought the NHS waiting list could reach 12 million pathways, but it's closer to 7.5 million. Is this good news, or could it be masking something more serious? Siva Anandaciva investigates where this 'missing millions' might be. https://bit.ly/488SFYz

'As with many crises & times of uncertainty, it’s easier to get to steadier ground once you know where you are heading.' Siva Anandaciva calls for clarity on future NHS staffing levels modelling so that budgets & recruitment can be effectively planned.

📣 Introducing 📣 On Call: Clinical leadership matters. The latest course added to ShiftWorks! Drawing on the experience of 3 clinicians, this course will support clinicians apply adaptive leadership principles to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Sign up: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna

With shrinking budgets but increasing demand, neighbourhood health needs to find radical ways to meet local needs. Adam Lent and Minal Bakhai explore how some places are doing just that: https://bit.ly/41JeyK8

With the government's health mission missing in action, @jenniferthf.bsky.social​ and @thekingsfund.bsky.social​'s Sarah Woolnough reflect on diluted ambitions and call for a prevention revolution ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3IgTuEd

Just over a year since the PM came to @thekingsfund.bsky.social to respond to Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS, the health secretary is back today to speak at our #KF10YearPlan conference. Good to hear he’s welcoming our scrutiny of government plans!

We were delighted to welcome Wes Streeting, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, to speak at our 10 Year Health Plan event today. He joined us to speak about the announcement of public-facing trust league tables and the initial roll out of neighbourhood health services. #KF10YearPlan

Welcome to all the delegates joining us today at our event exploring the government's 10 Year Health Plan. Let us know what you think of the day and join in the conversation using #KF10YearPlan. https://bit.ly/42dggUe

Our Advanced OD Practitioner Programme is a unique space for you to explore the big questions, challenge assumptions and deepen your practice alongside a trusted peer group. Not quite sure if this course is for you? Contact Aisha Paracha to find out more: [email protected]

In the near future, the government will once again release league tables of hospital trusts. But how helpful are they when hospitals are rarely just ‘good’ or ‘bad'? Danielle Jefferies explores the pros & cons of public-facing league tables & dashboards. https://bit.ly/484asQC

Why is prevention so important right now? @sarah-arnold.bsky.social explains the importance of prevention for general health, reducing future demand and increasing sustainability. 📰Read more here: https://bit.ly/4mMkWsq 📅Join us to talk more about prevention: https://bit.ly/4g4vfWg

You can catch our Director of HR Caroline Woolland on the latest episode of the ‪@cipd.bsky.social podcast. She joined a panel of guests to discuss tackling loneliness at work, and how doing this can improve organisational outcomes. Listen here 🔽

'The country desperately needs a prevention revolution, & this government should make good on its promise to deliver one.' In a joint blog, @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social & @jenniferthf.bsky.social call for political bravery & radical, decisive plans when it comes to prevention. https://bit.ly/4lZiKN2

The International Conference on Integrated care are calling for abstracts. If you have an idea for a presentation, poster or interactive workshops based on your experiences of researching or working in #integratedcare, submit your abstract ⬇️

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: https://bit.ly/41v1ZC1

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: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna

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. https://bit.ly/4gdxMha

'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: buff.ly/7bVsaPI

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. https://bit.ly/4mzUwKj

We signed this letter to Wes Streeting today, along with a coalition of health and care organisations. The letter calls for full engagement with the health and care sector ahead of the expected refreshed long-term workforce plan. More info 🔽

Are we facing a health crisis? Danielle Jefferies explores what the data can tell us about the state of the nation's health in the latest episode of The King's Fund podcast. Listen now: lnk.to/10-year-heal...

True leadership today means leaning into uncertainty, not retreating from it. Are you ready to lead because the world is complex, not despite it? https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-development/courses/leading-through-complexity?utm_source=Bluesky&utm_medium=Social

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'.

‘TeamDynamics helped us move from competition to collaboration.’ – NHS Clinical Lead If your team is feeling disconnected, TeamDynamics can help. Online team coaching to build trust & purpose. ✅Flexible scheduling ✅Online & tailored to your team’s needs ✅Price covers whole team buff.ly/fLEvhvC

'It’s different from any other leadership programme I’ve done.' That’s how Marisa described the Top Manager Programme. Across 6 months, it offers senior leaders deep learning and space to grow - with a cohort as diverse as the system itself. Apply now: buff.ly/7bVsaPI

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 🔽

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: https://bit.ly/4oVbKna

'While the LGBT+ health review may support the development of a new strategy, there is no timeline or mention of how the review will lead to improvement.' Deborah Fenney looks at the newly announced NHS review into the health of LGBT+ people in her blog.

🧵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.

From 1 September 2025 our library services will change. This means our library space and access to the library collection will close. We’ll also be stopping some of the library newsletters to focus on the Health Management and Policy Alert. Find out more: https://bit.ly/41v1ZC1