King's Fund

King's Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. Its vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all. The King's Fund was established by Royal Charter in 1897.

History

The King's Fund was established by Royal Charter in 1897 as the Prince of Wales Hospital Fund for London to support voluntary hospitals in the capital. The fund was renamed the King's Fund after King Edward VII's accession in 1901.

Activities

The King's Fund carries out a range of activities to achieve its goals. These include research, policy analysis, leadership development and service improvement. The fund also offers a wide range of resources to help everyone working in health to share knowledge, learning and ideas.

Research

The King's Fund conducts research into health and social care issues. This research is used to provide evidence-based policy recommendations and to inform the fund's other activities.

Policy Analysis

The King's Fund provides independent analysis of health and social care policy. It aims to provide clear, objective and accessible information on key policy issues.

Leadership Development

The King's Fund runs leadership development programmes for individuals and teams in health and care. These programmes aim to develop leaders who can drive improvement and innovation in their organisations.

Service Improvement

The King's Fund works with health and care organisations to improve the services they provide. This includes providing advice and support, and sharing best practice.

Resources

The King's Fund provides a range of resources to support health and care professionals. These include publications, events, courses and networks.

See Also

• Healthcare in the United Kingdom
• National Health Service
• Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership

References

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External Links

• Official website

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