Publications

Our briefings provide a summary of current policy with a viewpoint from the Confederation. For more in-depth information on key health issues see our reports. The views of our members are at the heart of our work and our consultations help us gain their feedback on an issue or policy area.

We also produce annual reports, discussion papers, myth busters, email newsletters and the NHS Handbook (your complete guide to the NHS) and the Multilingual Emergency Phrasebook.

Most publications are available to members free of charge. Members can order print copies by calling our order line on 08704445841. For further information about any of our publications or to request them in alternative formats please contact our Publishing team publications@nhsconfed.org.

Where next for health and social care integration?

Date: 24/6/2010

Health and social care integration and local accountability are not new concepts. They have been considered as options for improving local service delivery since as far back as 1974... more

The triumph of hope over experience

Date: 23/6/2010

Reorganising and restructuring have been common activities in the NHS over the last 20 years and are again on the agenda with the coalition Government in place and the scale of the financial challenge apparent. more

Dealing with the downturn: using the evidence

Date: 23/6/2010

The NHS Confederation was the first to predict the extent of the financial challenge for the NHS in the three years from 2011. Discussions with our members have shown many good ideas about how to respond to the downturn. more

Giving GPs budgets for commissioning: what needs to be done?

Date: 23/6/2010

This report, published jointly by six organisations including the NHS Confederation’s PCT Network, explores what needs to happen if GPs are to be given responsibility for leading commissioning in the NHS. more

Coordinated cancer care

Date: 23/6/2010

Ensuring that cancer care is delivered in a coordinated and efficient way that provides good quality for patients is very important for the NHS. Not only does it affect a large number of patients, but it also takes a considerable amount of the NHS budget. more

Revision to the Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2010/11

Date: 22/6/2010

The Government has published its revisions to the Operating Framework for the current financial year. more

How the Health Protection Agency can help the NHS fight infection and resistance

Date: 21/6/2010

This factsheet details how the Health Protection Agency helps NHS trusts reduce healthcare associated infections (HCAI) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). more

Putting patients and the public back into patient safety

Date: 21/6/2010

This factsheet details six questions which board members should ask in order to seek assurance that the patient voice is heard at the top of their organisation. more

Primary care trusts: an introduction

Date: 14/6/2010

This factsheet is a guide to the roles and responsibilities of primary care trusts in England as they currently stand (June 2010). Network members may find it helpful for explaining how PCTs operate to local MPs, patient groups and other stakeholders. more

SDO Network annual summary 2010

Date: 14/6/2010

The SDO Network 2009/10 annual summary provides an overview of its work and key achievements over the past 12 months with a look ahead to its priorities and work programmes for 2010/11. more