Index Catalog // The King's Fund Digital Archive

Author:: King's Fund, Appleby, John, and Gregory, Sarah
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: Primary care trusts (PCTs) spend around 75 per cent of the NHS budget in England. How do they decide on their spending priorities? This paper examines the data collected by the Department of Health on the amounts PCTs spend on the 23 programmes of care based on medical conditions such ... and An update to the briefing "Local variations in NHS spending priorities" published in 2006.

Author:: McCrone, Paul, Lawton-Smith, Simon, King's Fund, Patel, Anita, Dhanasiri, Sujith, and Knapp, Martin
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: Recognising the significance of mental health in terms of both expenditure and the overall health of the population, the King's Fund commissioned a review. This report presents current and projected needs for mental health services and their related costs. It gives details on a number of specific disorders, including depression, ...

Author:: Harrison, Anthony, King's Fund, and Maybin, Jo
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: How are top-ups distinct from other charges in the NHS and why have they become such a contentious issue now? This briefing gives some background on the relevant legislation and guidance in this area. [Introduction]

Author:: Dixon, Jennifer, King's Fund, Le Grand, Julian, and Smith, Peter
Publication date:: 2003
Abstract:: As the government seeks to accelerate change in the NHS and make services more responsive to public demands, the argument for market discipline versus planned provision is being hotly debated: can a highly centralised system sit comfortably alongside a market-led approach?; can market forces provide an effective response to the ...

Author:: Harrison, Anthony, Harley, Mike, King's Fund, Devlin, Nancy, Great Britain. Department of Health, Appleby, John, Thorlby, Ruth, Locock, Louise, and Boyle, Sean
Publication date:: 2005
Abstract:: This report brings together the findings and conclusions from three strands of research that addressed different aspects of the main research topic, which is the identification of successful strategies for sustaining reductions in waiting times. They are: identifying successful strategies for sustaining reductions in waiting times; the impact of waiting ...

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 2005
Abstract:: This paper is a response by the King's Fund to the Department of Health's review of the regulatory framework for the health and social care sector.

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: This note responds to the Department of Health's review, led by Professor Mike Richards, into the consequences of additional private drugs for NHS care.

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 2006
Abstract:: This paper is a response by the King's Fund to the Health Select Committee NHS deficits inquiry.

Author:: King's Fund, Thorlby, Ruth, and Gregory, Sarah
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: 'Free choice' - allowing patients being referred for non-urgent treatment to choose a hospital anywhere in England - begins in the NHS in England in April 2008. It is another milestone in a policy that aims, among other things, to use consumer pressure to improve the quality of hospital services ...

Author:: King's Fund, Thorlby, Ruth, and Robertson, Ruth
Publication date:: 2008
Abstract:: Attempts to give more choice to users of public sector services has been a major theme of the Labour government's public sector modernisation programme. Policies have been developed in health care, education and social housing that aim to give users a greater choice of publicly or privately owned providers, and ...

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