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Rapid response teams are a welcome first step towards supporting patients in community, says Community Network
Andrew Ridley, chair of the Community Network, responds to NHS England and NHS Improvement’s announcement of rapid response teams.
Month after month we have seen unprecedented levels of demand on our emergency departments
The Welsh NHS Confederation respond to the latest NHS Wales performance statistics
Unless something is done now on social care it can only get worse
Niall Dickson responds to Alzheimer’s Society’s data revealing emergency admissions for people with dementia up more than a third in five years
Government’s health pledges at risk of collapse without proper investment in primary care, warns NHS Confederation
The health commitments made by the Government in the General Election last month are at risk of being no more than a ‘pipedream’ without greater support and investment in primary care.
NHS staff working flat out in tough conditions
The latest weekly performance figures from NHS England show the NHS is facing record demand, but the service and its staff remain a bulwark, Nick Ville, director of membership and policy, has said.
Prime Minister's welcome social care pledge shows wheels are starting to turn within government and the Treasury
Niall Dickson responds to the Prime Minister’s commitment made on BBC Breakfast to bring forward a plan for social care this year, to be implemented within this Parliament.
Look after yourself this winter
There have been unprecedented levels of demand for NHS services across Wales. The public can really help by using the right health service for their needs – A&E must only be used in an emergency.
'Cry of despair' from service treating millions but under massive pressure
NHS Confederation members rightly predicted this winter would be the worst on record, as the latest performance figures represent a “cry of despair”, Niall Dickson has said.
Dramatic increase in mental health staff needed
Responding to the BMA’s report Measuring progress: Commitments to support and expand the mental health workforce in England, Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, said dramatic increase in mental health staff needed.
Making a difference: A look back at what the NHS Confederation achieved in 2019
A look back at what the NHS Confederation achieved in 2019
Getting Brexit done must not risk nation’s health
Responding to today’s Queen’s Speech, Nick Ville, director of policy at the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said getting Brexit done must not risk nation’s health.
NHS Wales staff continue to work tirelessly despite immense pressure
NHS staff continue to work tirelessly to make sure everyone gets the best possible care for their individual needs.
NHS staff struggle to provide safe care over winter, says NHS Confederation
Nurses, doctors and other front line staff give brilliant care to patients, but the latest weekly performance figures show many are now struggling to deliver the safe, high-quality care they want to provide.
Wider health funding needs backing as part of health and social care plan
Niall Dickson responds to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care’s speech at Policy Exchange
Plight of older carers an unseen social care scandal
Responding to new Age UK analysis of carers, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said plight of older carers an unseen social care scandal.
NHS Confederation sets out actions for new government’s ‘top priority’
The NHS Confederation has written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson today (Wednesday 18 December) to set out the critical challenges facing health and social care across England and to understand how he intends to address them
NHS Confederation announces new chair
The NHS Confederation is pleased to announce that Lord Adebowale CBE has been appointed as its new chair.
Winter performance figures show NHS on its knees, says NHS Confederation
The first winter performance and latest monthly figures from NHS England show the health service is on its knees and leaders are right to expect a tough winter, the NHS Confederation has said.
Colossal pressure on services shows why health leaders fear the most difficult winter on record
Niall Dickson responds to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine’s winter flow data
NHS Confederation and OVID Health win campaign award on fixing social care
The NHS Confederation and OVID Consulting have won a widely and hotly contested award at the annual PRCA Public Affairs Awards