19 Dec 2002
New management is no magic bullet for turning around failing hospitals
The NHS Confederation today warned against a simplistic approach to tackling failure in the NHS. The call comes as the Government announces names of franchisees from the private and public sector...
12 Dec 2002
The Scottish NHS Confederation welcomes Audit Scotland's report on hospital staffing
The Scottish NHS Confederation has today welcomed Audit Scotland's report on hospital staffing.
Director, Hilary Roberston said: " We welcome this report and the recommendations that have been...
11 Dec 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes detailed guide on Foundations
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the publication of a new detailed guide on Foundations as a thoughtful clarification of some of the implementation issues that have concerned NHS management and...
28 Nov 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes modernisation of working practices through "agenda for change" pay deal
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the announcement of the Agenda for Change agreement as a deal which delivers fair pay for NHS staff in return for modernised working practices.
Gill Morgan,...
27 Nov 2002
Comment on emerging themes from CHI reviews: key challenge is creating space for transformation
Responding to today's report from the Commission for Health Improvement on emerging themes from its work, the Confederation commented that the NHS is on a necessary journey of transformation, the...
21 Nov 2002
NHS Confederation announces joint work with NatPaCT on clinical engagement
The NHS Confederation and the Modernisation Agency's National Primary and Care Trust Development Team (NatPaCT) have joined forces today to launch a work programme on clinical engagement, to ensure...
14 Nov 2002
Associations voice strong concerns over community care bill
Responding to the publication of the Community Care (Delayed Discharges) Bill, representatives of local government, social services and the NHS have voiced concerns about the practical...
14 Nov 2002
Delivering for older people - NHSC, LGA and ADSS joint statement
In the Queen's Speech the Government set out its plan to tackle delays in discharging older people from hospital in its community care (delayed discharges) bill, published on 14 November. The...
13 Nov 2002
NHS Confederation calls on Government to go further in decentralising the NHS
Responding to the Health Bill announced in the Queen's Speech today, and its proposals for Foundation Hospitals, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said:
"The NHS Confederation...
31 Oct 2002
Confederation welcomes decisive yes vote for new consultant contract
Reacting to the result of the Scottish ballot on the new consultant contract announced today, Hilary Robertson, Director of the Scottish NHS Confederation said:
"Our members welcome the decisive...
31 Oct 2002
Consultant contract - NHS Confederation key messages + Q&A
We are disappointed that the contract has been rejected by consultants in England, and Wales. Along with the BMA, we believed it was a good deal for individual consultants, for the NHS, and for...
31 Oct 2002
Consultant contract no vote is a missed opportunity says NHS management
Reacting to the results of the UK wide ballot1 on a new consultant contract, Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation said;
"Whilst we welcome the positive vote in Scotland and...
15 Aug 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes recognition of progress in the NHS
The NHS Confederation welcomed today's Audit Commission commentary (1) on the performance of the NHS in England as evidence of significant improvement across a wide range of key areas.
Gill...
24 Jul 2002
The NHS is improving and the star system is improving - but there is still a long way to go
NHS management commented today that it is early days for the ratings system in the NHS and there is still room for significant improvements to make it an effective guide to the overall performance...
16 Jul 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes outcome of GMS ballot
The NHS Confederation today has warmly welcomed the outcome of the ballot on the new GMS contract.
Commenting, NHS Confederation lead negotiator, Mike Farrar said: "This vote shows that the...
27 Jun 2002
Response to Audit Commission report on disability services
This report* demonstrates the difficult trade offs that have to be made in the NHS, said the NHS Confederation, and the need for a shared agenda of top priorities that all players involved in...
12 Jun 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes framework agreement for new consultants' contract
The NHS Confederation, which has been a party to the consultant contract negotiations from the outset, today warmly welcomed the framework agreement for a new contract for NHS...
11 Jun 2002
Proposed health care shake up could cost more than current system
A new report issued today has revealed that an organisational shake up of Northern Ireland's health care system is unlikely to make any significant savings in management costs.
The study also...
07 Jun 2002
Scottish NHS Confederation highlights possible conflict in new health standards body
The Scottish NHS Confederation today backed the Scottish Executive's proposal for a new Quality and Standards Board for Scotland but raised concerns over the new organisation as both setter and...
24 May 2002
Mixed economy of provisions is good for the UK health services says the NHS Confederation
Commenting on the speech given by the Secretary of State for Health at the NHS Confederation annual conference today [24 May], Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said, "the...
24 May 2002
Results of delegate voting at the NHS Confederation Annual Conference 2002
If the NHS were an animal, what would it be?
A rabbit 3%
A donkey 11%
An elephant 23%
A tortoise 12%
A load of cats 51%
Is a tax based system the fairest?
Yes 89%
No 11 %
Would...
23 May 2002
NHS Confederation welcomes consultation into managers code of conduct
Responding to the publication of the consultation on the code of conduct for managers, Confederation chief executive, Gill Morgan said, "we welcome the publication of the code and were pleased to be...
23 May 2002
NHS management overwhelmingly endorses tax as fairest funding system for UK healthcare
At the NHS Confederation annual conference, NHS management today endorsed tax as the fairest funding system for UK healthcare. Voting 89 percent to 11percent, they called for the debate to move on...
22 May 2002
Creating high performance in the NHS - why is it so hard and what can we do about it?
The agenda for creating high performance in the NHS must shift to the complex territory of cultural change away from a focus on simplistic solutions, such as changing the structure, funding or...
22 May 2002
Freedom from excessive Whitehall control for the whole healthcare system
Responding to today's announcement on foundation hospitals, speaking at NHS management's annual conference, Gill Morgan, chief executive of the Confederation said that freedoms proposed for the new...
22 May 2002
NHS Confederation announces results of listening exercise
Speaking at her first NHS Confederation annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate today, chief executive Dr Gill Morgan outlined the principal issues and agenda of NHS management.
Dr Morgan...
22 May 2002
Record attendance at NHS Confederation Annual Conference
Opening the NHS Confederation's annual conference and exhibition in Harrogate today, chairman Mrs Dianne Jeffrey welcomed over 1550 delegates, leaders and managers from all sectors of the NHS and...
16 May 2002
Investment in management makes a difference
The NHS Confederation welcomed the Audit Commission's Operating Theatres - a bulletin for health bodies1 for pointing up the importance of investment in basic management and administrative systems...
18 Apr 2002
New incentives and freedoms will release initiative
NHS management welcomed the increase in positive incentives and freedoms announced today in the House of Commons by Secretary of State Alan Milburn, together with a new inspection and audit regime...
17 Apr 2002
Reality checks for the NHS
Commenting on the Wanless report and the continued and sustained commitment to long term investment in the NHS expected in today's Budget and CSR settlement for the NHS, the NHS Confederation said...
10 Apr 2002
A message to the chancellor in advance of the budget: evidence shows that investment in the NHS is well spent
NHS management, commenting on Department of Health reports on progress towards NHS Plan targets and how the NHS has coped with providing emergency care over winter, called for recognition of the...
06 Apr 2002
Why are doctors unhappy? NHS Confederation report examines the issues
A new report published by the NHS Confederation has identified that discontent in the medical profession is an international phenomenon which is about more than workload and pay. Working with the...
21 Mar 2002
NHS organisations call for culture change to transform adult social care services
NHS leaders say that the rest need to learn from the best if bold aspirations to transform adult social care services are to be realised.
The NHS Confederation, which represents more than 90% of...
11 Feb 2002
Changing management is no magic bullet NHS Confederation calls for better understanding of why hospitals fail
Commenting on today's announcement that four hospitals will have their management franchised, the NHS Confederation Chief Executive, Dr Gill Morgan said, "the way we measure performance in the NHS...
05 Feb 2002
Dr Gill Morgan joins NHS Confederation as chief executive
Dr Gillian Morgan, a senior NHS manager, who initially trained as a doctor and worked in a range of clinical settings, has joined the NHS Confederation as its new chief executive.
Commenting on...
23 Jan 2002
Major programme of events to support links between PCTs launched
A major programme of events designed to help develop closer co-operation between Primary Care Trusts (PCTs) and encourage the formation of strong networks, will take place between February and...
17 Jan 2002
NHS Confederation criticises conclusions of study comparing UK's NHS and US Kaiser health system
The NHS Confederation has criticised the findings of a study published today by the BMJ1 comparing the UK's NHS and California's Kaiser Permanente health system. The study conducted by the...
Last reviewed 21 Feb 2007