Almost a third more people denied continuing healthcare, research finds

Almost a third more people denied continuing healthcare, research finds

By Lee Peart 08 June 2026

Almost a third (30%) more people are being found to be no longer eligible for Fast Track NHS continuing healthcare (CHC) packages, The King’s Fund has found.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Progress, but much more to do

By Lee Peart 05 June 2026

Greg Fell, president of the Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) and director of public health in Sheffield discusses how neighbourhood health can be effectively delivered within the co...

How can we sort social care?

By Lee Peart 05 June 2026

Adult social care leaders discussed the key challenges for social care during a conference at The King’s Fund this month.

Costs spiral at delayed integrated care centre as legionella discovered again

By Lee Peart 04 June 2026

The cost of an integrated care centre that has been delayed for three-and-a-half years have ballooned from £34m to £49m following the discovery of legionella in the water system for a second time.

Employment charity to deliver Connect to Work programme

By Lee Peart 01 June 2026

Shaw Trust has been appointed to support up to 3,400 people across Hull and East Yorkshire with long-term health conditions, disabilities or other barriers to employment.

Council invests in improving cancer care

By Lee Peart 19 May 2026

Waverley Borough Council is investing £2m in improving cancer care at funding for Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust.

Call for evidence on Cross-Government mental health strategy

By Lee Peart 18 May 2026

A call for evidence has been launched on a new cross-Government mental health strategy.

Breaking down the silos

By Lee Peart 15 May 2026

Breaking down systemic silos is key to tackling health inequalities, an event run by The King’s Fund has heard.

THE BIG INTERVIEW: Full in-tray

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

Newly elected ADASS president Phil Holmes shares his views on neighbourhood health, ICB restructuring, joined up commissioning, the Casey Commission and the National Care Service.

Stop smoking alliance shortlisted for health inequalities award

By Lee Peart 12 May 2026

A stop smoking initiative in Bristol has been shortlisted in the Innovation in Reducing Health Inequalities category of HM sister title The MJ’s Achievement Awards.

Warning over financial risks faced by children's care providers

By Martin Ford 06 May 2026

Some of the largest children’s social care providers could be vulnerable to financial shocks, according to analysis published today.