Index Catalog // The Kings Fund Digital Archive

Publication date:: 2007
Abstract:: Agenda for Change is the most ambitious pay reform introduced into the NHS. In addition to simplifying the system of pay, its objectives were to improve the delivery of patient care as well as staff recruitment, retention and motivation. This paper examines progress in implementation based on interviews with key ...

Publication date:: 2004
Abstract:: This research summary profiles the international workforce in London and provides case studies detailing the experiences of three London NHS trusts and their international recruitment activities. It is the first publication from a wider programme of work on the international recruitment of health workers to the capital. [SMD]

Publication date:: 2007
Abstract:: This briefing outlines the current system of professional regulation in the UK; describes the criticisms of this system; details the government's proposals for reform; and discusses the potential strengths and weaknesses of the proposed changes [Introduction]

Author:: Smith, Alex, The King's Fund, and Dixon, Anna
Publication date:: 2007
Abstract:: This study explores health care professionals' views about safety in maternity services. It identifies aspects of care that are less safe than they should be, possible ways to improve safety and potential obstacles to achieving these improvements.

Author:: King's Fund
Publication date:: 1999
Abstract:: This publication is a comprehensive review of health care and policy issues. It includes a detailed description of health events in the last twelve months, as well as discussion of key policy issues. Specific areas dealt with in this issue include: influencing the diffusion of new medical technologies; the future ...

Author:: Baxter, Carol, Community Living Development Team (King's Fund Centre for Health Services Development, King Edward's Hospital Fund for London), and Christie, Yvonne
Publication date:: 1990
Abstract:: This document is a report on a workshop held at the King's Fund. Its aim was to highlight the issue of contracts with small groups of black professional workers in the field of mental health. The participants exchanged what was currently known about contracts, looked at some of the issues ...

Author:: King Edward's Hospital Fund for London
Publication date:: 1982
Abstract:: This seminar, as part of the European W.F.M.H. programme examines relevant mental health issues by multi-international and multidisciplinary working groups. The report focuses on the working relationships of voluntary and statutory mental health services in Europe, within the broader context provided by the USA and Canada. The seminar covers the ...

Author:: King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)
Publication date:: 1976
Abstract:: Parents and professionals have a common objective, in the pursuit of which each brings differing skills and activities; their joint aim is to aid the development children with learning difficulties, and to enable that child to lead as good a quality of life as possible. the primary task falls to ...

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