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The NHS Explained: How the Health System in England Really Works Course - The King's Fund FutureLearn
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Introduction
Get a detailed understanding of the NHS - its inner workings, current and future challenges, and how it all fits together.
Learn how healthcare is delivered in the NHS
The National Health Service (NHS) is a source of British national pride placed above the BBC, the British Olympic team, and the Royal Family. It affects the lives of millions of people.
But have you ever wondered how many people it takes to keep a nation healthy? Or how much money does it cost to run the NHS? Or why hospital waiting times are always in the headlines?
This course will help you understand what keeps the fifth largest employer in the world running. You’ll explore the challenges facing the system, and how to ensure the NHS is fit for the future.
When would you like to start?
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts.
- Date to be announced
Who will you learn with?
| Hong-Anh Nguyen I'm a librarian at The King's Fund and alongside managing the library and public enquiry service, I also lead our service that helps to keep people up to date on health policy in England. | Emma Sheffield I'm a digital content producer at The King's Fund. I work on our digital content and online presence, including our social media channels and videos. | Gbemi Babalola I'm an analyst in the policy team at The King's Fund. I support research mainly through quantitative analysis and communication of various datasets. I also lead adult social care analysis. |
Who developed the course?
The King's Fund
The King’s Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. Its vision is that the best possible health and care is available to all.