Tag: The King’s Fund

Ten outstanding health and wellbeing charities win 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards 

Stuart Mitchell

Ten UK charities have been named as winners of the 2024 GSK IMPACT Awards for their excellent work improving health and wellbeing in their communities.   This year’s awards come at a time when many smaller charities find themselves working in a demanding and challenging environment. Rising costs, falling income and increased demand continues to put charities and their finances under extreme pressure. The cost-of-living crisis is having a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of many local communities, with a record 2.8 million people currently unable to work due to…

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The King’s Fund launches new strategy alongside major £3 million grant-funding programme

Stuart Mitchell

The King’s Fund has published a new strategy for the next five years. The strategy focuses on three strategic priorities: building healthier places and communities; tackling the worst health outcomes; and supporting people and leaders working in health and care. The new strategy marks a shift in how The King’s Fund will work, with a stronger focus on improving health and care services for people who currently have the poorest health outcomes. It also signals a renewed emphasis on collaborating with partners, including the voluntary and community sector. Following publication…

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