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Cut through the noise. Hear about the health and care policy issues that really matter. Join experts from The King’s Fund as they bring their astute analysis and unique insight to today’s health and care policy issues. They explore the stories behind the headlines, helping you make sense of the latest policy developments and what they mean for people’s health.
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Creating a plan is one thing. Implementing it is another. What are the realities of putting the 10 Year Health plan into action? As implementation of the 10 Year Health Plan continues at pace, Andrew McCracken, Danielle Jefferies and Sarah Arnold discuss the challenges of putting the plan into action, the latest step in the creation of the government's neighbourhood health service and the introduction of new NHS trust league tables. You might be interested in: What does it mean to have 'good' and 'bad' hospitals? (blog) A prevention revolution – or another missed opportunity? (blog) The King's Fund Annual conference 2025: courage, honesty and the future (event) This episode was edited by Bespoken media.
Health inequalities are widening. Life expectancy is falling. Has the government's 10 Year Health Plan gone far enough when it comes to tackling these issues and preventing ill health? Now the dust has settled after the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan, Andrew McCracken, Danielle Jefferies and Sarah Arnold discuss what’s happened since, the progress that’s been made so far and the pressure the plan is already under, as well as how staff and leaders in the system are feeling right now. You might be interested in 10 Year Health Plan – what bold choices and actions are needed to deliver transformational change? (event) What impact do strikes have on the NHS? (blog) Time for bold action – making the shift to prevention (event) Fair pay in social care is a fine and progressive policy – but who is going to pay for it? (blog) This episode was edited by Bespoken Media.
After months of waiting, the government’s 10 Year Health Plan is finally here. But with a health and care system at breaking point, does the government’s plan offer hope to staff, patients, and the public that things will get better? In this first episode in a new podcast series from The King's Fund, Siva Anandaciva, Charlotte Wickens and Sarah Arnold discuss what's in the government’s 10 Year Health Plan, what it hopes to achieve and what we can expect to see in the coming weeks and months. You might also be interested in: Truly fit for the future? The 10 Year Health Plan Explained (long read) 10 Year Health Plan - what bold choices and actions are needed to deliver transformational change? (event) The King's Fund's response to the 10 Year Health Plan (press statement) This episode was edited by Bespoken Media.
How connected are the health and faith sectors? And is there untapped potential in the faith sector to support people’s health and wellbeing? Back in January, Siva Anandaciva sat down with the Bishop of London, the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE, to explore her career journey from Chief Nursing Officer to Bishop, how her faith has informed her work, and the role that faith groups can play in tackling health inequalities. Related content: Tackling inequalities: mission possible? (in-person conference, 6 May 2025) Tackling health inequalities: seven priorities for the NHS (long read) What are health inequalities? (long read)
From corridor care to staff morale, winter is never an easy time for the NHS. But what is it like for staff working in urgent and emergency care during this time of year, and has it always been this way? Ruth Robertson is joined by Kelly Ameneshoa, Emergency Medicine Doctor, and Charlotte Wickens, Policy Advisor, to find out. They discuss how winter impacts patient care, what could make this winter different to others and what the first few months of a Labour Government might tell us about its approach moving forward. Related content: The number of hospital beds (nutshell) Public satisfaction with A&E at an all-time low: reflections of an A&E doctor (blog) What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for health and care? (long read) The government's 10-year plan for health and care (project)
What impact has the first 100 days of the new Labour government had on health and care? Join Andrew McCracken, Charlotte Wickens and Siva Anandaciva as they explore what's happened, what's surprised them and what might be next. Related content Government will have to make tough choices at upcoming budget (press release) The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, delivered his first health and care speech since taking office at The King’s Fund annual conference this morning The Darzi review of NHS performance signals why radical change is needed (blog)
What is co-production? What does it mean to have a health and care system that prioritises equity, inclusion and the voices of service users? In our new podcast episode, Jo Vigor is joined by Clenton Farquharson CBE, who shares his leadership journey and reflects on how his personal experience of navigating life as a wheelchair user has led him to a career advocating for marginalised voices and campaigning for meaningful change. He also explores why the new government should consider this moment as an opportunity to reimagine the health and care system. Related content: Listening to people and communities – the change we need (event) The Darzi review of NHS performance signals why radical change is needed (blog) Making patient experience a priority (blog)
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Professor Jason Leitch became a familiar name for many across Scotland seeking to make sense of the global health crisis and what that meant for their lives. Siva Anandaciva is joined by the former National Clinical Director for the Scottish Government who shares what it was like navigating Covid-19 during a time of high pressure and uncertainty, the challenges of being a public figure and why leadership in a crisis can sometimes be a ‘lonely role’. Related content: Free online leadership courses The King's Fund content related to public health Leading through Covid (project)
We're back to our usual programming after our election mini-series and this episode is all about social prescribing. So what is social prescribing? How does it fit with other health and care services and what does it aim to achieve? This episode explores the relationship between community and wellbeing, and how social prescribing can step in when traditional treatment isn't the answer. In this episode host Siva Anandaciva sits down with Heather Henry, Queen's Nurse, writer and managing director of BreathChamps CIC and Edward Rosen, Project Director Lambeth GP Food Co-op to learn more. Related content: What is social prescribing? (long read) How can social prescribing better support migrant women's health and wellbeing? (blog) Link workers for population health (blog)
In this episode Andrew McCracken and Siva Anandaciva are joined by our CEO Sarah Woolnough to discuss what the election result means for health and care, and what we might expect from the new government and new Health and Care Secretary. This is our final episode of our election mini-series. We hope you've enjoyed reviewing the campaign activities with us, please share any feedback you might have to our X account @TheKingsFund or email us: website@kingsfund.org.uk. Related resources: Is the NHS broken and what does that mean? (blog) The minister, the GP surgery and the signal of change (blog) General election 2024 (project)
A week before the election, Sally Warren, Siva Anandaciva and Dan Wellings sit down to talk about what the public want from the next government, how industrial action might disrupt plans to improve health care and the recent Dispatches episode, which revealed the harrowing human consequences of A&E performance pressures. Plus, they answer a listener question on ways to approach delivering NHS improvement at a national and local level. Related resources General election 2024 What do the public want politicians to do about the NHS? Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2023 The King’s Fund comments on ongoing industrial action Making patient experience a priority
Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva discuss whether the sums add up in the main parties’ health and care pledges. The panel also explore what's been said about social care and answer this week's listener question: would a large majority in the House of Commons be bad for scrutiny of legislation? Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email, X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund or LinkedIn. Related reading How likely is a general election to transform health and social care? General election 2024: the health and care manifesto pledges ‘Topic avoidance’: how the main parties will avoid talking about social care at this general election
It's manifesto week and on this episode we're examining what the Liberal Democrats, Conservatives and Labour are pledging on health and care. Join Andrew McCracken, Beccy Baird and Siva Anandaciva as they analyse the manifesto commitments from the three largest parties and discuss whether what is being promised will be enough to deliver the transformative change the health and care system needs. Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email, X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund or LinkedIn. Related resources The King's Fund responds to the Liberal Democrats' manifesto The King's Fund responds to the Conservative Party's manifesto The King's Fund responds to the Labour Party's manifesto General election 2024 (project)
It’s been a busy week in the world of UK politics, we’ve seen pledges to boost NHS community services, progress the New Hospital Programme and reform social care by introducing free personal care. But what do these pledges really mean? Join Andrew McCracken, Sally Warren and Siva Anandaciva as we delve into the Conservative Party’s plan to bolster community services and outline the debate on the health and care workforce so far. Plus, we answer a listener question: should we redefine what we count as ‘NHS’ or ‘health’ spend, and is there ever a case where ring-fencing budget is a good thing? Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email, X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund or LinkedIn. Related resources General election 2024: 28 days and counting The NHS budget and how it has changed (data explainer) ‘Topic avoidance’: how the main parties will avoid talking about social care at this general election Making care closer to home a reality (report)
How does the Labour Party plan to clear the NHS backlog? What public health initiatives might be mentioned in party proposals? Join host Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and King's Fund colleagues, Sally Warren and Saoirse Mallorie, as we delve into the key debates in health and care in the lead up to the 2024 general election. Plus, we answer a listener question: 'is it sensible for political parties to commit to performance targets for the NHS?'. Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email (website@kingsfund.org.uk), LinkedIn or X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund and your question might be featured in one of our episodes.
The countdown to the 2024 UK general election is now on. Join Andrew McCracken, Assistant Director of External Affairs and colleagues here at The King’s Fund for our new election podcast series. Over the next five weeks we'll be examining the key debates and exploring the big issues in health and care. We'll also be answering your listener questions and highlighting some of the important issues that are missing from the national debate. The first episode is coming soon, with new episodes dropping each week. Listen, wherever you get your podcasts. Want to get involved? Send us your general election questions via email (website@kingsfund.org.uk), LinkedIn or X (formerly known as Twitter) @TheKingsFund and your question might be featured in one of our episodes.
Ruth Robertson sits down with Dr Waheed Arian, who shares his journey of leaving Afghanistan as a refugee, becoming an NHS doctor and founding two organisations which use technology to overcome barriers in health care. In this episode, Waheed delves into the importance of hope, compassion and mentors during times of adversity. Related resources Digital health and care conference (in-person event) What is compassionate leadership? (explainer)
1Ruth Robertson is joined by a panel of King's Fund experts to discuss the state of health and care in the context of a potential general election in 2024. Between the British Social Attitudes survey, the NHS staff survey and performance data, we have a lot of information to give us a view of the current health and social care landscape. We also discuss what the data doesn't show us and the need for long-term strategies to solve the health and care crisis. Where services are at after the winter period (01:15) The Spring budget announcements (06:04) The need for long-term strategy (09:15) Connection between workforce and performance (11:50) NHS staff survey 2023 (13:52) Public views on the NHS (21:22) Recent action on public health interventions (26:04) Poverty and NHS services (28:17) Reasons to be hopeful (32:28) Related content Public satisfaction with the NHS and social care in 2023: Results of the British Social Attitudes survey Beneath the surface: what does the 2023 NHS Staff Survey really tell us? The King's Fund's priorities for health and care at the next general election
How are community groups bridging some of the gaps between Black mothers and health and care services? What can the health and care system learn in response? Siva Anandaciva speaks to Amanda Smith, founder and Chief Executive of Maternity Engagement Action CIC, Benash Nazmeen, Professor of Midwifery and co-founder and co-director of the Association of South Asian Midwives CIC, and Chrissy Brown, founder and Chief Executive of the Motivational Mums Club CIC, to find out. If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this podcast, we've put together a list of organisations that can offer advice, information and support.
New year, new CEO for The King's Fund. In this episode host Jo Vigor sits down with Sarah Woolnough, who became our new chief executive at the end of 2023. Get to know Sarah as she shares her reflections on her career to date and the role of organisations like The King’s Fund in the health and care space.
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Great episode, very inspiring!