Health Policy ‘think tanks’

There are a number of organisations who are influential in the health policy world. As well as writing on health policy they often publish straightforward articles explaining current health issues. Many also have regular newsletters to which you can subscribe.

The Kings Fund

The King’s Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Our vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.

The Nuffield Trust

The Nuffield Trust is an independent health think tank. We aim to improve the quality of health care in the UK by providing evidence-based research and policy analysis and informing and generating debate.

The Health Foundation

From giving grants to those working at the front line to carrying out research and policy analysis, we shine a light on how to make successful change happen

The NHS Confederation

The NHS Confederation is a membership body that brings together and speaks on behalf of organisations that plan, commission and provide NHS services in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. 

We represent hospitals, community and mental health providers, ambulance trusts, primary care networks, clinical commissioning groups and integrated care systems. 

NHS Providers

NHS Providers is a membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services that treat patients and service users in the NHS. We help those NHS trusts and foundation trusts to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care by enabling them to learn from each other, acting as their public voice and helping shape the system in which they operate.