29 Dec 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes new professional standards framework for doctors and dentists
The NHS Confederation, which was involved in the development of the new framework "Maintaining High Professional Standards in the Modern NHS: a framework for the initial handling of concerns about...

18 Dec 2003
NHS Confederation backs conclusion of CHI mental health report
The NHS Confederation today backs the Commission for Health Improvement's report into NHS mental health services as an accurate snap shot of the important developments in NHS mental health and the...

17 Dec 2003
Scottish NHS Confederation comments on the Auditor General's annual overview of the NHS in Scotland
The Scottish NHS Confederation has welcomed the Auditor General's annual overview of the NHS in Scotland, and its findings that the overall financial management in the NHS continues to be of a good...

09 Dec 2003
Health service leaders back proposals to expand patient choice
Greater choice for patients represents an opportunity to transform the NHS but the scale of the challenge should not be underestimated, the NHS Confederation says in giving its backing to the...

03 Dec 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes Chief Executive's report to the NHS
The NHS Confederation today hails Sir Nigel Crisp's report on the NHS for underlining the impressive progress that is being made in the service and calls for a new approach to assessing NHS...

02 Dec 2003
NHS Confederation responds to Centre for Policy Studies report
The NHS Confederation challenges key claims in a Centre for Policy Studies report on NHS management, published today. Responding to the report, 'Managing not to Manage' [2], Dr Gill Morgan, Chief...

27 Nov 2003
Huge new investment in services and buildings for London's health: new report shows first comprehensive picture
A comprehensive picture is revealed for the first time today of plans for a huge investment in new health infrastructure and services in London.  The report Grand Designs: the new London NHS...

26 Nov 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes new plans for Mental Health Bill
The NHS Confederation today welcomes the Government's commitment to bring forward the draft Mental Health Bill for pre-legislative scrutiny, and the pledge to address its workforce...

19 Nov 2003
Mental Health Bill could lead to workforce crisis warns NHS Confederation
The Government's draft Mental Health Bill could dramatically increase the workload of key mental health service staff and could lead to a workforce crisis, according to a major report published...

19 Nov 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes MP vote backing foundation trusts
The NHS Confederation welcomed today's vote by MPs to back foundation trusts because the foundations policy offers NHS trusts an opportunity for increasing freedom from central control and improved...

13 Nov 2003
Welsh NHS Confederation gives strong support to Wanles report recommendations on health and social care
The Welsh NHS Confederation, which represents all the trusts and Local Health Boards in Wales, today gave overwhelming support to the recommendations of the Review of Health and Social Care, advised...

06 Nov 2003
NHS Confederation calls for MPs to back foundation trusts
The NHS Confederation is calling for MPs to back foundation trusts as a step in the right direction for the NHS. The call comes after the House of Lords voted to remove the proposal from the Health...

06 Nov 2003
NHS Confederation responds to NAO report on clinical suspensions
The NHS Confederation recognises that the current system of clinical suspension needs to be improved, as highlighted in today's National Audit Office's report into the management of suspension of...

03 Nov 2003
New forum launched to strengthen voice of black and minority ethnic staff in the NHS
The NHS Confederation and the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) are launching today (Monday 3 November) a new national forum to drive the development of black and minority ethnic (BME) leadership and...

08 Sep 2003
Greater choice could transform NHS say health service leaders
Greater choice for patients represents an opportunity to transform the NHS but the scale of the challenge should not be underestimated, the NHS Confederation says in welcoming today's launch of a...

08 Sep 2003
NHS Confederation calls for peers to back Foundation Bill
The NHS Confederation is calling for peers to back Foundations as a step in the right direction, warning against moves to further water down the freedoms available to the new style NHS Trusts. The...

21 Aug 2003
Increase in outpatient activity welcomed
Responding to Audit Scotland's report on the recording of outpatient activity the Scottish NHS Confederation today welcomed the fact that more patients are being seen in outpatient...

22 Jul 2003
NHS Confederation backs call for radical change to target regime
Responding to the publication of the Public Administration Select Committee's report, 'On Target? Government by measurement', Dr Gill Morgan stated: "This report confirms what the Confederation has...

18 Jul 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes agreement on the new consultants' contract
Responding to John Reid's statement on the new consultants' contract, Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, said: "As one of the parties to the original framework agreement and...

17 Jul 2003
Audit Commission report provides useful review of progress in tackling big challenges in modernising the NHS in Wales
The Welsh NHS Confederation (1), voice of NHS management in Wales, today welcomed the Audit Commission's report on public services in Wales, saying it gave a useful review of progress on the...

16 Jul 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes extension of patient choice programme
In response to John Reid's announcement to extend the patient choice programme across the NHS by summer 2004, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "Choice for patients is...

16 Jul 2003
NHS star ratings confirm NHS is improving but better information is needed to support patient choice
The star ratings for NHS organisations, published today, confirm that the underlying trend is one of improvement, say NHS leaders, but the ratings need to be further developed to help patients make...

01 Jul 2003
New Chairman for the Scottish NHS Confederation
Christine Lenihan, Chairman of NHS24 has been elected as the new Chairman of the Scottish NHS Confederation.  She succeeds Caroline Thomson the Chairman of Highland NHS Board. Hilary Robertson,...

27 Jun 2003
Rise in NHS staff will help deliver reform agenda say health service leaders
Increases in the number of NHS employees, including doctors, nurses, managers and support staff were welcomed by NHS leaders today as crucial to addressing years of under-staffing which has held...

26 Jun 2003
NHS Confederation launches new report into improving relations between doctors and managers
The NHS Confederation today launches a landmark report aimed at improving the relationship between doctors and managers at its annual conference in The report acknowledges that, despite good...

26 Jun 2003
Response to Dr Reid - if equality agenda is to be made real it is time to move the focus from elective surgery to chronic disease
Responding to John Reid's speech on his direction of travel at our annual conference, the Confederation expressed relief that it signalled no major change in direction, but rather a change in...

26 Jun 2003
Scottish NHS Confederation welcomes Audit Scotland's report on supporting prescribing in general practice
The Scottish NHS Confederation has welcomed the findings of  Audit Scotland's report into prescribing and has called for a transparent debate involving all stakeholders on how to balance the...

25 Jun 2003
NHS Confederation backs vision for new health watchdog
The NHS Confederation today welcomed Sir Ian Kennedy's proposals for the new Commission for Health Audit and Inspection. Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said:   "We...

25 Jun 2003
NHS leaders call on new health secretary to give NHS managers his backing
NHS Confederation chief executive, Dr Gill Morgan, today called on the new Secretary of State for Health to give NHS managers his full support, as part of a drive to recognise that first-class...

23 Jun 2003
HPSS management costs suprise
£61 in every £1000 spent on management Less spent on management than in England, Wales or Scotland A new report released today has found that the total percentage of expenditure on...

20 Jun 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes GP contract yes vote
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the decision by UK family doctors to accept the new General Medical Services contract.   79.4% of GPs that voted have said 'yes' to the new contract. Mike...

13 Jun 2003
NHS Confederation responds to appointment of John Reid as Secretary of State
Responding to the announcement of the appointment of John Reid as Secretary of State, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We look forward to working with John Reid. A...

12 Jun 2003
Gill Morgan responds to Alan Milburn's resignation as Health Secretary
Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said, "I am sad to hear of Alan Milburn's resignation. His true passion about the NHS shone through every time he spoke about the NHS. The...

12 Jun 2003
Peter Mount elected as new NHS Confederation Chairman
The NHS Confederation is delighted to announce that Peter Mount has been elected as the new Chairman of the organisation. Peter is the Chairman of Central Manchester and Manchester Children's...

11 Jun 2003
Survey of NHS organisations sets out challenges for new health watchdog
A survey of NHS organisations has highlighted the challenges facing the new Commission for Health Audit and Inspection (CHAI) in developing an inspection regime that accurately measures trusts...

11 Jun 2003
The NHS Confederation responds to announcement on proposed pension reform
Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation today responded to the Department of Work & Pensions proposals on pension reform outlined in 'Action on occupations pensions'. Dr Morgan...

05 Jun 2003
Confederation responds to new conservative health policy
In response to the Conservative Consultation paper, 'Setting Patients Free', Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We welcome the Conservative Party's recognition that...

05 Jun 2003
Independent watchdog confirms that investment in management is an investment in patient care
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the Audit Commission's assessment that good management has been vital in bringing about better services for patients. Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the...

18 May 2003
Letter from Gill Morgan published in the Observer
It is regrettable that the way that A&E waiting targets have been set and measured has obscured the genuine improvements that have been made (Hospital faking cuts in casualty wait times, 11...

16 May 2003
NHS Confederation responds to chief executives report to the NHS 2002/3
In response to the publication of the report into the key activities for the NHS for 2002/3, the Confederation confirmed NHS leaders recognise the story of improvement and highlighted a number of...

09 May 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes CHI's assessment that the "NHS is improving"
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the publication of "Getting Better?" by the Commission for Health Improvement. Dr Gill Morgan commented "We welcome CHI's assessment that the NHS is...

07 May 2003
NHS Confederation responds to Health Committee's report on foundations
The NHS Confederation has today welcomed the Health Select Committee's report on Foundation Trusts. Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We think the Committee's report...

30 Apr 2003
NHS Confederation responds to National Audit Office report "a safer place to work"
In response to the publication of the National Audit Office's report "A Safer Place to Work", Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We recognize the importance of...

30 Apr 2003
NHS Confederation to lead modernisation review of NHS pension scheme
The NHS Confederation have been invited by the Department of Health to lead on behalf of NHS employers, in conjunction with the Department of Health, the NHS Pensions Agency and the National...

23 Apr 2003
The all party parliamentary group on primary care and public health launches first major report
PRIMARY CARE TRUSTS: CAN THEY DELIVER ON PUBLIC HEALTH? 23 APRIL 2002 Speaking on the eve of the launch of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Primary Care and Public Health's report,...

18 Apr 2003
Investment in infrastructure and capacity will improve quality of patient care, says Welsh NHS Confederation
The Welsh NHS Confederation (1), voice of NHS management in Wales, today warmly welcomed Edwina Hart's announcement that the £1,800 million boost to Assembly finances over five years, following...

17 Apr 2003
NHS Confederation responds to government's new proposals for consultants
In response to the Government's proposals for the next steps on the consultant contract, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We believe that the service will welcome a...

10 Apr 2003
Analysis of results of joint NHS Confederation/HSJ snapshot survey
With the national insurance rise due to hit taxpayers pockets this month, the spotlight is on the NHS as never before to demonstrate where the money is going and the difference it will make to...

10 Apr 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes publication of new national standards for children's hospital services
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the publication of the new national standards for children's hospitals. Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We warmly welcome...

10 Apr 2003
NHS management confident that increased funding is paying off for patients
The results of a survey of NHS opinion, conducted by the NHS Confederation and the HSJ, released today, show that 88% of NHS leaders are confident that their local NHS organisation is already...

09 Apr 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes the government's sustained commitment to investment in the NHS
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the Chancellor's delivery of the Budget. Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated: "We welcome the Government's commitment to investment...

01 Apr 2003
New LHBs ready for the challenge, but need stability and sustained investment to help them deliver for Welsh patients
The Welsh NHS Confederation, voice of NHS management in Wales, today welcomed the advent of the new Local Health Boards, and said that the priority was to ensure that they had the tools they need to...

18 Mar 2003
Scottish NHS Confederation says the rise in this year's NHS Board allocations has to be seen in context
The Scottish NHS Confederation welcomes the levels of increase in NHS Board allocations announced today by Malcolm Chisholm, but says the increases must be seen in context given the increasing...

17 Mar 2003
Ballot on new GP contract delayed
A ballot of all UK family doctors on the acceptability of the proposed new GP contract has been delayed while the BMA and the NHS Confederation investigate reports that many practices would lose...

13 Mar 2003
Health bill heralds far-reaching change to NHS
The NHS Confederation today welcomed the publication of the new Health and Social Care Bill. Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, said: "This Bill will introduce far-reaching...

11 Mar 2003
NHS Confederation responds to conservative policy consultation, "setting the NHS free"
In response to the publication of "Setting the NHS Free", Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said: "This is an important and considered contribution to the current health debate....

10 Mar 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes publication of NHS Modernisation Board's Annual Report
As the NHS Confederation today welcomed the NHS Modernisation Board's Annual Report, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation stated, "We support the Modernisation Board's view that...

05 Mar 2003
NHS Confederation responds to Audit Commission report on spot checks
In response to today's publication of an Audit Commission report on the accuracy of NHS waiting lists, Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation said: "Any evidence of trusts...

28 Feb 2003
Open and fair culture crucial to improving patient safety say NHS Confederation and National Patient Safety Agency (NPSA)
The NHS Confederation and the NPSA today launch a joint publication aimed at stimulating discussion around greater openness and improved patient safety in the NHS. 'Creating the virtuous circle:...

21 Feb 2003
New GMS contract will reward family doctors for higher quality services
The NHS Confederation and the BMA's General Practitioners Committee (GPC) have today jointly published details of a new contract for family doctors across the UK. The new contract will reward GPs...

14 Feb 2003
Time to reject old thinking on local hospitals and explore new ways of engaging the public
In response to the publication of "Keeping the NHS Local: A New Direction of Travel", Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, said: "We agree that 'Redesign not relocate' should...

12 Feb 2003
Health chiefs call for better planning for PFI hospitals and surgeries
NHS Chief Executives engaged in health PFI projects today called for better planning to ensure that over £5 billion, covering ICT, LIFT, PFI and medical equipment, delivers hospitals and GP premises...

11 Feb 2003
Scottish NHS Confederation notes target for cardiac operations set out by the First Minister
The Scottish NHS Confederation today noted the target for treatment set out by the First Minister, Jack McConnell to patients in a speech at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The Scottish NHS...

03 Feb 2003
NHS Confederation refutes misleading claims that there are "more managers than beds"
Responding to the Centre for Policy Studies publication out today "Resuscitating the NHS: A Consultants View", Nigel Edwards, Policy Director for the NHS Confederation stated: "The author's...

28 Jan 2003
NHS Confederation says laming report must be a turning point for children's services
The NHS Confederation said today that Lord Laming's report into the death of Victoria Climbié must mark a new era in children's services, with better care for children at risk and real collaboration...

27 Jan 2003
Victoria Climbie: child protection agencies accept flaws in system
Leaders of eight major statutory and voluntary child protection organisations have joined forces to tackle the flaws in the system that failed Victoria Climbie and her parents. The...

23 Jan 2003
NHS Confederation welcomes measures for rewarding consultants
The NHS Confederation, which has been a party to the consultant contract negotiation from the outset, today welcomed the letter from the Department of Health regarding implementation of a new...

08 Jan 2003
Links with primary care must be litmus test for Foundation status
The NHS Confederation today calls for the strength of relationships between hospitals and their Primary Care Trusts to be a key test for hospitals seeking Foundation status. The call comes as the...

07 Jan 2003
The Scottish NHS Confederation responds to Swinney's attack on NHS administrators
Scottish NHS Confederation Director, Hilary Robertson said: "It is ludicrous for John Swinney to suggest that NHS administrative staff are the cause of consultant vacancies or are hampering pay...

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