(-) Mental health
(-) Patient experience
(-) Commissioning and contracting
New Year priorities for NHS under the microscope
John Appleby examines the New Year priorities for the NHS outlined in last week's Operating Framework for 2008/09.
By John Appleby - 19 December 2007
Practice-based commissioning briefing
This briefing explores some of the questions and issues relating to practice-based commissioning in England, examines the pace of implementation and offers some analysis of the impact – current and future – on NHS services.
By Natasha Curry et al - 30 November 2007
Forging ahead with lessons from the future
Imagine being able to see the future and assess health needs and the repercussions of policy initiatives. Windmill 2007 did that and found some valuable pointers.
By Alaisdair Liddell et al - 5 July 2007
Bear the burden of getting care just right
Geraint Lewis and Phyllis Shelton argue that as patients demand more, it is vital to control variation while preserving truly personalised delivery.
By Geraint Lewis et al - 19 June 2007
Department of Health consultation on the commissioning framework for health and wellbeing: Consultation response
This paper responds to the Department of Health's consultation on the commissioning framework for health and wellbeing, which is part of wider reforms to change the role of primary care trusts (PCTs) from providers to commissioners.
Practice-based Commissioning survey results: From good idea to effective practice
Despite receiving widespread support, implementation of practice-based commissioning (PBC) has been slow. This report explores the current situation for PBC and considers how it might be driven forward within the NHS.
By Richard Lewis et al - 17 May 2007
Supervised community treatment briefing
One of the most controversial proposals in the government's Mental Health Bill is the introduction of supervised community treatment (SCT). This briefing explores some of the surrounding issues and the available evidence on the likely effect of SCT.
Catching them early: how are primary schools supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs?
Article reporting on The King's Fund research into how primary schools are supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.
By Simon Lawton-Smith - 22 February 2007
Tribunals and tribulations
Simon Lawton-Smith argues that Scotland's experience of compulsory community treatment orders provides some useful pointers for the forthcoming Mental Health (Amendment) Act in England and Wales.
By Simon Lawton-Smith - 16 January 2007
London's State of Mind: The King's Fund mental health inquiry 2003
Our mental health inquiry considers what has changed for Londoners with mental health needs since our 1997 inquiry expressed serious concerns about services under extreme pressure.
By Ros Levenson et al - 1 November 2003
Community Renewal and Mental Health: Strengthening the links
Aims to help workers supporting people with mental health problems and community stakeholders understand each other's perspectives to produce an integrated approach to boosting social inclusion.
By Marsaili Cameron et al - 1 September 2003
Ethnic Diversity and Mental Health in London: Recent developments
This paper looks at developments in mental health care for black and minority ethnic communities.
By Frank Keating et al - 1 August 2003
What is the Real Cost of More Patient Choice?
This paper explores the policy issues, history and consequences of the government's move towards promoting choice for NHS patients.
By John Appleby et al - 1 June 2003
London's Mental Health Workforce: A review of recent developments
Examines how London's mental health workforce has changed since a mental health inquiry by The King's Fund raised concerns in 1997.
By Leena Genkeer et al - 1 May 2003