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Survey reveals how strained, under-staffed and under-pressure emergency departments are
Rory Deighton, Acute Lead at the NHS Confederation, responds to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s survey of A&E clinical leads.
NHS Confederation responds to the resignations of the health secretary and the Chancellor
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, responds to the resignations of Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak from government.
We’re seeing what it means for the NHS to ‘live with covid’
With COVID-19 on the rise again and new strains emerging, Layla McCay stresses that we must act on lessons learnt in readiness for the winter.
Net Zero green plans – how do we do governance?
Hear from NHS England’s national green team on detail of green plan governance do’s and don’ts and from ICS sustainability leads.
Integrated care systems (ICS)
On 1 July 2022, integrated care systems (ICSs) will become responsible by statute for planning and funding health and care services.
Withdrawing GP practices from PCNs would be counterproductive
Matthew Taylor responds to a vote at the BMA’s Conference in Brighton encouraging GPs to withdraw from the PCN contract.
New podcast series unpacks authentic leadership
Co-hosted by Peter Molyneux and Amy Hobson, the series explores authenticity in the workplace with perspectives from leaders who identity as LGBTQ+.
Primary care teams continue to carry out record levels of appointments
Ruth Rankine, director of primary care, comments on the latest GP appointment data.
NHS Confederation responds to the Health Foundation's warning of a workforce shortage in primary care
Ruth Rankine, director of primary care, responds to the Health Foundation’s latest analysis of general practice.
Letter to the Prime Minister
Matthew Taylor and Lord Victor Adebowale wrote to the Prime Minister calling for a national care worker minimum wage of £10.50 per hour.
Health disparities white paper
Ahead of the publication of the health disparities white paper, our members have identified four priorities it must reflect.
NHS leaders call for national minimum wage for social care to avoid staff exodus
Members are increasingly concerned that colleagues in social care can’t meet need due to workforce challenges – we’ve written to the Prime Minister.
New beginnings for the NHS
As integrated care systems today become statutory bodies, our new ICS Network director Sarah Walter shares her hopes for what is to come.
When resource is there, the NHS evolves and delivers
Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, Darren Hughes, focuses on NHS and social care finances in this month’s blog.
Health and Wellbeing Alliance relaunches with new brand ahead of latest report
The Welsh NHS Confederation Health and Wellbeing Alliance relaunches with new branding and bigger membership than ever.
NHS Confederation responds to Dr Navina Evans' appointment as Chief Workforce Officer at NHSE
Danny Mortimer responds to Dr Navina Evans appointment as Chief Workforce Officer at NHE England.
NHS leaders welcome digital health and care strategy
Dr Layla McCay responds to the publication of the Plan for Digital Health and Social Care.
Eye care services: an urgent call for reformation
A comprehensive national eye care strategy is needed to address fundamental issues in the system.
Health and Wellbeing Alliance response to Health and Social Care Committee consultation on their priorities for the Sixth Senedd
Health and Wellbeing Alliance’s social care subgroup response to Health & Social Care Committee consultation on their priorities for the Sixth Senedd.
Key actions to increase the effectiveness of suicide prevention in Wales
Briefing from Welsh NHS Confederation Policy Forum members in response to a consultation on suicide prevention.