The Latest Breaking News from the King Fund

Expand volunteer programme to bolster NHS workforce, charity says

Around 107,000 NHS secondary care roles in England are vacant.

The Independent UK · May 14, 2025

Patient satisfaction with NHS has hit record low of 21%, survey finds

Dissatisfaction also at record 59% in Great Britain, with A&E, GPs and dentists causing the most discontent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2025

Major poll reveals ‘startling collapse’ in public satisfaction with NHS

The poll found people still believe in the founding principles of the NHS and the majority believe it needs more money and staff.

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2025

NHS admin issues putting patients off seeking care, research finds

A survey found 20% of 1,622 patients questioned received a letter for an appointment after it was supposed to take place.

Evening Standard · Feb 17, 2025

NHS could ‘go the way of Woolies’ and collapse without reform, Streeting warns

More NHS patients who need elective care will be able to decide where they are treated under Government plans to slash waiting lists.

The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2025

People should be protected from catastrophic costs of upfront care – Streeting

The Health Secretary said ‘we’re determined to grip the crisis in social care’.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

Calls for 'urgent action' as reforms of 'crumbling' social care sector delayed until 2028

The first steps to creating a National Care Service for England have been outlined by the Government.

Evening Standard · Jan 3, 2025

Proposals for long-term social care funding and reform expected by 2028

The first steps to creating a National Care Service for England have been outlined by the Government.

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

‘Mistrust’ of pharma firms blocking benefits of industry collaboration – report

Partnerships between the NHS and life sciences companies could improve patient care, the King’s Fund said.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024

Mistrust of pharma companies blocking NHS collaboration, report claims

Partnerships could improve patient care, the King’s Fund said

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024