New issue alert! 📢 Featuring symptom-based disorders! Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert perspectives. Don’t miss the conversations shaping the future of care. www.sciencedirect.co...

Delighted to author this new report from @hsmcentre.bsky.social and @thekingsfund.bsky.social along with @suziebailey.bsky.social and @chrisham.bsky.social NHS management matters so much and needs professionalising, support and investment, not denigration.

Many thanks to @profjudithsmith.bsky.social and Sir [email protected] who co-authored the piece.

The NHS 10 Year Health Plan will only succeed with strong management and leadership. Our new long read with @unibirmingham.bsky.social explores why management matters, and what needs to change to help leaders deliver better care. Read more: bit.ly/437AuPW

The 10 Year Health Plan includes a significant number of proposals - from ‘golden handcuffs’ for newly qualified dentists to a shift in the pattern of health care spending. But what does this mean for the NHS's future? Read our analysis to find out. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Our next podcast episode will be on the 10 Year Health Plan and we want to hear from you 📢 Do you have a burning question about the plan that you want answered? Drop it in the comments or get in touch at [email protected] – it might feature in our upcoming episode.

As the government's 10 Year Health Plan is announced, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky comments on the specific topics in the plan, saying 'The government has to be honest with the public over what trade-offs we should expect in the care we receive.' buff.ly/Xm0jmUN

Our next podcast episode will be on the 10 Year Health Plan and we want to hear from you 📢 Do you have a burning question about the plan that you want answered? Drop it in the comments or get in touch at [email protected] – it might feature in our upcoming episode.

What is social care? How many people deliver social care? How much does social care cost individuals and the state? Explore our recently updated facts and figures about adult social care. buff.ly/UUsORfA

What is the difference between kindness & compassion? How can you lead your team with both, in a system that can often be unkind? Join ShiftWorks & connect with others who are looking to make the health & care system a more kind & compassionate place. buff.ly/7fBXaq0

We’re also delighted to announce the launch of the GSK Community Health Programme to support #SmallCharities tackling health inequalities. The programme offers #funding up to £10,000 plus training and development to support their leaders. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Winners of the 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards will receive up to £50,000 in funding, as well as leadership training and development from The King’s Fund. Apply today! www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

The 2026 GSK IMPACT Awards are now open for applications! The awards recognise charities that are doing excellent work to support people’s health and wellbeing. #GSKIMPACTUK #funding www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Lots of us end up as 'accidental managers', thrown in at the deep end without any formal preparation for leading a team. If this sounds familiar to you, ShiftWorks can help you to with an introduction and induction to management. Find out more: buff.ly/7fBXaq0

Chief Executive of The King's Fund, @swoolnough.tkf.bsky, comments on what we have seen from the forthcoming 10 Year Health Plan, asking why it will be different this time, and how soon it will lead to improvements. buff.ly/kAL8etV

Tomorrow we expect the release of the 10 Year Health Plan from the government. Have a look at our project page to explore what we know so far about the plan and the 'three shifts' the government plans to make in the health and care system. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

The problems we face in health and care often require as much imagination as money. Thinking creatively, using design thinking, can encourage solutions and innovation. Dust off your creativity and learn all about design thinking with ShiftWorks. buff.ly/7fBXaq0

Last year, East & Central Brighton PCN created a health hub in Whitehawk, one of Brighton’s most deprived areas, providing holistic, person-centred services, addressing the wider determinants of health. The team behind the hub share their learnings. buff.ly/nXkds97

How can we lead with accountability and anti-racism at work? Join our free online webinar in July to hear Anne-Marie Archard and Professor Joy Warmington from brap discuss the practical ways your can embed anti-racism in the workplace. Book your spot today! buff.ly/dkxCLbT

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Newly published @bmj.com paper from @suziebailey.bsky.social @chrisham.bsky.social & me, arguing that it’s time to regulate NHS management, but this will not suffice. Significant investment in training, development & support, & wider professionalisation, are needed. #healthpolicy #healthmanagement

This week is #CarersWeek. Unpaid carers play a key role in the health and care system. Find out more about unpaid carers, who they are, and how often they provide care in our explainer. buff.ly/PTruTij

We want to boldly reimagine the health and care system. @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social explains why this is and shares her hopes for the new strategic direction in a new blog. Read the full piece. buff.ly/Mj08CP6

The workforce challenges across the health and care sector are not new, but a louder echo of those areas already problematic in the system before the pandemic. We explore the 'grounded hope' perspective of chief people officers in the NHS. buff.ly/qW3LQde

Inspired by the work of The King's Fund, students from @camberwellual.bsky.social have found ways to highlight health inequalities using graphic design. Find out more about our work in health inequalities. www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-...

Transformative change is needed in health & care. For this to happen, managers need to be equipped with the necessary skills to lead in the face of complex challenges and relational dynamics. Find out more & how to be the leader the health system needs on our Top manager programme: buff.ly/bnaLKKR

Home to a growing portfolio of self-guided CPD-accredited short courses, workshops, online resources and networking opportunities, ShiftWorks is a vibrant learning environment for anyone working in health and care. Find out more: buff.ly/2xM7UGJ

We’re looking forward to celebrating the 10 winners of the 2025 GSK IMPACT Awards at the award ceremony on Thursday. Find out more about the winners, their work and what the awards themselves. #GSKIMPACTUK buff.ly/xzkyAQJ

🖥️ New blog! @mustbemistry.bsky.social, a Fellow at @thekingsfund.bsky.social, shares three fundamental barriers to digital inclusion, and how these challenges can be addressed to create more inclusive and trusted digital health services. 👉 www.nationalvoices.org.uk/blogpost/fro...

ShiftWorks is our new online learning movement for a just, kind and inclusive health and care workforce. Join us to become part of a community, with courses focused on wellbeing. www.kingsfund.org.uk/leadership-d...

This morning, we welcomed Sir Andrew Dilnot, Damian Green & Dr Anna Severwright who joined @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social & @blimeysimon.bsky.social at today’s social care event. We discussed the need to prioritise adult social care, the issues & opportunities for reform. #KFSocialCareReform

This afternoon @swoolnoughtkf.bsky.social met the winners of the GSK IMPACT Awards. They’re in the building taking part in a three-day training and development programme that’s part of the winners’ package. Find out more: buff.ly/XDiV1BP

Fantastic opportunity to see Professor Marshall Ganz in person in London on 12th May 10-12pm @thekingsfund.bsky.social sharing invaluable insights on creating collective action for lasting change.Tickets £30 inc. copy of his new book People, Power, Change (2024) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/people-pow...

Congratulations to Dr Mumtaz Patel – just elected 123rd president of the RCP. Dr Patel is a nephrologist consultant with 20 years at the RCP, the first Indo-Asian Muslim president, and the 5th woman to lead in the College’s 500-year+ history.

The votes are in and we’re happy to announce that Dr Mumtaz Patel has been elected as the 123rd president of the Royal College of Physicians👏 Learn more about Dr Patel: ow.ly/kk3050VAmpo An official start date will be determined as soon as possible.

We’re delighted to announce the next clinical vice president of the Royal College of Physicians is, Dr Hilary Williams 👏 Welcome as well your four newly elected councillors: 🔵 Professor Nicholas Hopkinson 🔵 Dr Sarah Logan 🔵 Dr Rasha Mukhtar 🔵 Dr Dilesh R Lakhani Learn more: ow.ly/bcAy50VAFt5

📘 What could nephrology look like in 2050? This article for the Future Healthcare Journal was fun to write! — here’s a 🧵 of what might be coming next in kidney care: shorturl.at/A18zK

He said ‘whether you like it or not, if you’re merging the biggest quango we have in this country into a Department of State, that is going to be your big thing, so make sure you’re resourced to do it well.’

🧵This morning, Siva Anandaciva, gave oral evidence at the Health and Social Care Committee inquiry on the work of #NHS England.

Last week at our Annual leadership and workforce summit, we asked attendees what compassionate care looked like to them. Our live scribe, Cassandra Harrison, brought these ideas to life with her amazing illustrations. So what does compassionate care mean to you?

'Connect us' is one of the courses included in our ShiftWorks online learning platform. It aims to help you create a healthy & high-performing team, & to learn how to be a good team mate. Sign up & get access to this course, & 7 more for £30pp, per year. buff.ly/FQJhPmg

Welcome to everyone joining us today for our #DoWith event, calling for radical change to the way public sector services work, from 'doing to' people and communities to 'doing with'. If you're taking part, let us know your thoughts using #DoWith. buff.ly/7Nvuw5X

What does the NHS Staff Survey 2024 really tell us? Michael West and Sonya Wallbank take a deep dive into some of the findings from the NHS Staff Survey 2024. Read their new blog. buff.ly/XE4b7zy

A great panel to open @thekingsfund.bsky.social Leadership and Workforce Summit exploring what works and what is stopping it from happening when it comes to looking after the workforce. #kflead

Are you subscribed to our Health Management and Policy Alert? It brings the latest health policy, guidance, reports and statistics straight to your inbox twice a week - subscribe here buff.ly/VKLFgeP #KFLead

One of the themes of today's #KFLead is compassionate leadership - here's some further reading on the subject from our Library Database

Got a question? If you want to know more about anything discussed at #KFLead today then get in touch with our free Enquiry Service - we look forward to hearing from you!

Has the health mission gone missing? Sarah Woolnough critiques the government’s health mission, urging for clearer focus on broader health goals beyond the NHS, with steps to tackle health inequalities and prevent long-term fiscal challenges www.hsj.co.uk/service-rede...

Amanda announced a new training programme for clinical and operational leaders to help improve care, productivity and reduce unwarranted variation. This is an improvement approach that can unlock change for patients. #KFLead

Thank you for joining us! #KFLead