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The afternoon breakout session @thekingsfund.bsky.social - How to do equity and inclusion work that's more than organisational theatre?
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Good morning, an early start for @thekingsfund.bsky.social NHS Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2026 breakfast session. I'm looking forward to a really interesting day.
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At our upcoming Annual leadership and workforce summit 2026, leaders from across health and care will come together to explore how we lead with humanity in a rapidly changing system. Will you be one of them? Secure your place today: https://bit.ly/3ZeXHgB
A conference overview document titled "A year of challenge and change." The schedule includes "Day one: the fundamentals," focusing on integrated care board, local government changes, and social care challenges. "Day two: sensemaking," involves expert insights on the government's three shifts in the 10 Year Health Plan.
A promotional flyer for an event by The King's Fund. It features a pink geometric shape on a beige background. The text highlights a conference on England's health system, scheduled for 17-18 June 2026, with early bird tickets available until 29 March. A button reads "Book your ticket now." The King's Fund logo is at the bottom right.
2026 is a set to be a year of huge change across the health and care sector. As we mark a year since NHS England was abolished, what does that mean for you?
Find out at Health and care explained 2026, on 17-18 June. Book your early bird ticket now: https://bit.ly/4aZjqPh
🚨 Now live: Digital Health and AI Conference 2026
AI is reshaping health and care but real impact is harder than the hype suggests.
Join us as we cut through the noise and hear from leaders implementing AI now.
👉 Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4lkji1x
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Newly added to our Annual leadership and workforce summit, 19 March 2026, is an insightful breakfast session: 'Putting people first: navigating the multi-generational health and care workforce' kindly sponsored by NHS Professionals.
Find out more and secure your seat today 👉 https://bit.ly/3O3OANz
🙌 Delighted to have launched @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2026: shaping tomorrow: leading with humanity in a changing world. 🙌 #KFLEAD
Together, we’ll explore how leadership can help us stay grounded in what matters most. Hope you can join us!
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Our Annual leadership and workforce summit opens with a powerful first session: what does humanity look like in a changing world, and what role does it play in the future of health and care?
Find out more about our speakers and programme: https://bit.ly/3ZeXHgB
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As we mark #MHNursesDay, we recognise the extraordinary contribution of mental health nurses and the wider workforce who embody compassionate leadership every day. Join us at our Annual leadership and workforce summit as we look ahead and lead with humanity.
https://bit.ly/3ZeXHgB
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A conference flyer titled "A year of challenge and change" from The King's Fund. The flyer details a virtual conference overview, with two sections: "Day one: the fundamentals," focusing on integrated care board and government changes, and "Day two: sensemaking," discussing context, expert perspectives, and the 10 Year Health Plan.
The image is an announcement poster for an event by The King's Fund. It features a bright pink triangle on a light background, with text inviting attendees to hear from policy and leadership experts about England's health system on June 17-18, 2026. It mentions early bird tickets available until March 16, with a button that says "Book your ticket now." The King's Fund logo is in the bottom right corner.
2026 is set to be a year of huge change across the health and care sector. But what does this mean for you?
Join us virtually on 17-18 June as policy and leadership experts from The King’s Fund unravel the complexities of England’s health care system.
Book now: https://bit.ly/4aZjqPh
A group of people sitting in a conference room, focused on a presentation. The image promotes an event titled "Speaking truth to power – social care leaders as advocates for change," held by The King's Fund. The session is scheduled for March 19, 2026.
Our Annual leadership and workforce summit will bring together leaders across social care, health and the VCSE sector to harness their influence, challenge structural barriers and lead with purpose. Be a part of the conversation and the change.
https://bit.ly/3O3OANz
Less than 48 hours to secure your early bird tickets for our Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2026.
Book before Sunday 28 December to secure your lower rate 🎟️
https://bit.ly/3YrxwTk
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Rising demand, fragile social care and NHS restructuring… What’s in store for health and care in 2026?
Join our free event on the 28th Jan for insight and solutions from The King's Fund.
Register: https://bit.ly/4iXDd5a
Do you have experience in planning and delivering virtual and in-person conferences and other smaller events?
Applications for our Events Content Officer (maternity cover) position close on the 23rd of January.
Find out more and apply now.
https://bit.ly/3NikIfQ
Group of joyful individuals celebrating outdoors with raised hands, one person in a wheelchair, inviting people to an event about tackling health inequalities on 12 May.
You're invited on Tuesday 12 May for our latest event: Tackling health inequalities – people, places and possibilities. Early bird tickets are now available for a limited time! 🎟️
👉 Find out more and book your place: https://bit.ly/45SfFZS
Do you have experience in planning and delivering virtual and in-person conferences and other smaller events?
We are looking for an Events Content Officer (maternity cover) to join our exciting and busy events team.
Find out more and apply now.
https://bit.ly/3NikIfQ
Do you have experience in planning and delivering virtual and in-person conferences and other smaller events?
We are looking for an Events Content Officer (maternity cover) to join our exciting and busy events team.
Find out more and apply now.
https://bit.ly/3NikIfQ
Health and care was full of change in 2025 but what does it all add up to? Will it be enough to turn the tide on a nation's distressed health? www.kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-analysis/blo...
Promotional image for a free online event by The King's Fund titled 'What's in store for health and care in 2026?' featuring three people engaged in conversation. Event details provided for January 28, 2026, from 1-2pm.
Free event: What’s in store for health and care in 2026?
📆 Join us on the 28th January as we explore the challenges ahead - and the opportunities to turn plans into action.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4iXDd5a
How can leadership help us stay grounded in what matters most?
Join us on 19 March 2026 to explore how to create cultures where people thrive and how to build a more responsive and resilient system – one that puts people and communities at its heart: https://bit.ly/3K7FOw8
🙌 Delighted to have launched @thekingsfund.bsky.social Annual Leadership and Workforce Summit 2026: shaping tomorrow: leading with humanity in a changing world. 🙌 #KFLEAD
Together, we’ll explore how leadership can help us stay grounded in what matters most. Hope you can join us!
What does it mean to lead with humanity in a time of profound transformation and disruption?
Meet with leaders across sectors at our Annual leadership and workforce summit on 19 March 2026 to explore how to shape a future rooted in compassion and possibility: https://bit.ly/3K7FOw8
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Wes Streeting and Sarah Woolnough both seated in a conference setting with notes on their lap.
Dame Rachel De Souza speaking at the pew at a King's Fund Conference.
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Sharing a few of our favourite snapshots from today's 'Creating the Healthiest Generation of Children' conference – moments that capture the energy, insight and shared commitment driving better outcomes for children and young people. @barnardos.org.uk
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Promotional poster for The King's Fund Annual Conference 2025, featuring a healthcare professional with a stethoscope, standing confidently in a hospital setting. Event details include the date 5-6 November.
Join the discussion at The King’s Fund Annual Conference, where we’ll go beyond the buzzwords and unpack the tough questions. www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/annual-conference
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Book your place for next week's free online event on delivering the future of cancer care from 1–2pm on 16 October.
At our event, sponsored by MSD, senior leaders will talk about the forthcoming cancer plan and how it can build on the vision of the 10 Year Health Plan: https://bit.ly/3K1mhgE
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We're delighted to welcome Sir James Mackey, Chief Executive of NHS England to our Annual conference in November. He's joining us on day 2 of the event which focuses on what the future might mean for the health and care system. Book your place today: buff.ly/yo1wQcK
This afternoon we were pleased to welcome Professor Sir Chris Whitty, Professor Isabel Oliver, Sir Gregor Smith & Professor Sir Michael McBride to end our prevention conference.
It's been a fantastic day of discussion, thanks everyone for coming & let us know what you thought using #KFPrevention.
Great event yesterday, delighted to be joined by amazing speakers inc Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester to explore what comes next after the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan
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Just over a year since the PM came to @thekingsfund.bsky.social to respond to Lord Darzi’s review of the NHS, the health secretary is back today to speak at our #KF10YearPlan conference. Good to hear he’s welcoming our scrutiny of government plans!