19 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation responds to National Audit Office neonatal care report
Commenting on the report, Jo Webber, Deputy Policy Director of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We accept the findings of this report and...
18 Dec 2007
Foundation Trust Network comments on Monitor second quartely report
Sue Slipman, director of the Foundation Trust Network said:
"Monitor's call for independent review of foundation trusts' self-certification process will no doubt throw up some lessons for...
13 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation comments on the operating framework
Commenting on the 2008-2009 operating framework for the NHS, Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations said:
"The national...
11 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the LGA speech on powers to appoint and dismiss police and NHS chiefs
Responding to comments by Sir Simon Milton calling for council leaders to get the power to appoint and dismiss local NHS chief executives and police commanders, Nigel Edwards, Director of Policy...
11 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation welcomes children's plan and CAMHS review
Commenting on the Children's plan, Jo Webber, Deputy Policy Director of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We welcome this joined up approach...
10 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation welcomes new social care concordat
Commenting on the Concordat, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We welcome this Concordat and are glad to be...
07 Dec 2007
Mental Health Network responds to National Audit Office report on Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment services
Commenting on the report by the National Audit Office, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts, said:
"We...
06 Dec 2007
Mental Health Network responds to Healthcare Commssion's count me in census
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's census, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts,...
04 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Healthcare Commission's State of Healthcare report
Commenting on the report, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS Organisations said:
"This report paints a generally positive picture for the NHS...
03 Dec 2007
Mental Health Network responds to the Healthcare Commission's learning disabilities audit
Commenting on the report by the Healthcare Commission, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts,...
03 Dec 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Audit Commission report on engaging clinicians in financial management
Commenting on the report, NHS Confederation Director of Policy Nigel Edwards said:
"We welcome the findings of this report. Improving efficiency and ensuring that money is spent effectively is...
29 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation reponds to the NHS quarter two financial figures
Commenting on the quarter 2 financial statistics, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"It is basic common sense...
28 Nov 2007
Foundation Trust Network responds to Monitor's review and conolidated accounts for foundation trusts
Commenting on Monitor's publication, Sue Slipman, director of the Foundation Trust Network, said:
"We welcome the findings of this review, which demonstrate that foundation trusts are not only...
26 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation response to Healthcare Commission's maternity survey
Commenting on the findings of the survey, Jo Webber, deputy policy director at the NHS Confederation, said:
"The overall findings of the survey are encouraging. That the large majority of women...
22 Nov 2007
Primary Care Trust Network comment on Audit Commission report 'Putting commissioning into practice'
Commenting on the survey, David Stout, Director of the PCT Network which represents the majority of Primary Care Trusts said:
"Practice based commissioning was developed to engage clinicians in...
22 Nov 2007
Primary Care Trust Network comments on written ministerial statement 2008/09 revenue allocations to Primary Care Trusts
Commenting on the statement, David Stout, Director of the PCT Network which represents the majority of Primary Care Trusts said:
"We are disappointed that the review of the revenue allocation...
21 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the NCEPOD "Trauma: who cares?" report
Commenting on the publication of NCEPOD report on the quality trauma care, Gill Morgan, director of the NHS Confederation which represents more than 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"This...
15 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation comments on extra funding for child psychiatric wards
Commenting on the announcement of extra money by Ivan Lewis MP, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts,...
15 Nov 2007
NHS Partners comments on Ministerial statement on ISTCs
Commenting on the statement, Richard Jones, chairman of the NHS Partners Network, said:
"We are naturally disappointed that the scale of the next stage of this programme is going to be smaller...
06 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation comments on the Queen's speech
Commenting on the Health and Social Care Bill, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS Organisations said:
"We welcome the creation of a new health...
02 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation responds to delayed discharge figures
Commenting on the statistics, Jo Webber, Deputy Policy Director at the NHS Confederation, said:
"The NHS is committed to delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time...
01 Nov 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Health Protection Agency quarterly figures on HCAIs
Commenting on the figures, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS Organisations said:
"Infection control is at the top of the board agenda in the...
25 Oct 2007
ASA votes to merge with NHS Confederation
At an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) held on 16 October 2007 in London, the members of the Ambulance Service Association (ASA) voted to go ahead with proposals to fully merge the organisation...
24 Oct 2007
Mental Health Network responds to Prison Inspectors report
Commenting on the report, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network, said:
"This report is welcome and much needed. It is clear that since mental health service...
24 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to creation of the care quality commission
Commenting on the announcement by health secretary Alan Johnson, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS Organisations said:
"We welcome the creation...
23 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Audit Commission review of the NHS financial year
Commenting on the Audit Commission's report, Nigel Edwards, policy director of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS, said:
"I am pleased to...
22 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation comments on health profile figures for England
Commenting on the new statistics, Dr Gill Morgan chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS organisations, said:
"We are pleased with the increases in life expectancy...
19 Oct 2007
NHS Partners Network responds to patient choice survey
Commenting on the report, Graham Kendall, acting general manager of the NHS Partners Network, said:
"The figures in this survey make for disappointing reading. NHS Partners Network members have...
18 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Healthcare Commission Annual Healthcheck
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's Annual Health Check review, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS,...
10 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Healthcare Commission's investigation into Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells
Commenting on the healthcare commission's findings, Dr Gill Morgan the Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS, said:
"The...
09 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Pre-Budget Report and the Comprehensive Spending Review
Commenting on the government's pre-budget report and comprehensive spending review, Nigel Edwards, Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that...
08 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Healthcare Commision report on complaint handling in the NHS
Commenting on 'Complaints handling in the NHS - is anyone listening?', Nigel Edwards, Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS,...
08 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the Which? impatient for change campaign report
Commenting on the recent report from Which? on patients' hospital experience, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the...
04 Oct 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Lord Darzi's interim next stage review report
Commenting on the report, Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 95% of NHS organisations, said:
"To date, staff and the public have not had a compelling story...
03 Oct 2007
NHS management and doctors set out vision for future of NHS
The NHS Confederation and the Joint Medical Consultative Council (JMCC) -two bodies representing senior manager and clinicians - today launch their paper for a clinical vision of a reformed NHS. ...
27 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Healthcare Commission report on dignity in care
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's (HcC) report, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS, said:
"We...
26 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation says a personalised NHS should reach out to the most excluded
Moves to create a personalised NHS must start with the most excluded and work to tackle health inequality, says the NHS Confederation today in a new report called 'In sickness and in...
19 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation comment on LGA letter to council leaders on CSR
Commenting on the LGA's letter to council leaders about the Comprehensive Spending Review, Bryan Stoten, chairman of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations,...
18 Sep 2007
PCT Network comments on CBI report on GPs
Commenting on the CBI's report on GP access, David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation PCT Network which represents the majority of primary care trusts, said:
"This is a welcome and timely...
17 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation opens new NHS European Union Unit
The NHS Confederation, which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, is today (17 September) announcing the opening of the new NHS European Union unit.
Based in both Brussels and...
17 Sep 2007
Primary Care Network comments on Deafblind UK report into deafblind patient experience in NHS
Commenting Deafblind UK's survey on deafblind people's experience of the NHS, David Stout, Director of the NHS Confederation PCT Network which represents the majority of primary care trusts,...
14 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Lib Dem's paper - localism, fairness and empowerment in the NHS
Commenting on Norman Lamb MP's paper Localism, Fairness and Empowerment in the NHS, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations,...
13 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation comments on health select committee enquiry into electronic patient record
"We recognise most of the problems identified in the committee's report and we agree with the thrust of what is recommended to resolve them. Furthermore, the potential for electronic patient...
13 Sep 2007
PCT Network respond to PAC report on clinical governance
Commenting on the PAC's report on clinical governance in primary care trusts (PCTs), David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation's PCT Network which represents the majority of PCTs,...
13 Sep 2007
Primary Care Trust Network comments on IPPR's Great Expectations report
Commenting on the IPPR's call for primary care trusts to be given foundation trust status, David Stout, Director of the NHS Confederation PCT Network which represents the majority of primary care...
12 Sep 2007
NHS Partners Network comments on Healthcare Commission's calls for comparable information to be collected on NHS providers
Graham Kendall, acting general manager of the NHS Partners Network, said:
"NHS Partners Network (NHSPN) welcomes the call from the Healthcare Commission for comparable information to be collected...
11 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the King's Fund report by Sir Derek Wanless
Commenting on 'Our future health secured? A review of NHS funding and performance' Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations,...
10 Sep 2007
Operational Note: NHS Confederation party conference activity
The NHS Confederation, which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, has a packed and exciting programme of fringe meetings at this year's political party conferences. Further details of...
06 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation comments on appointment of Sir Bruce Keogh as NHS Medical Director
Commenting on the appointment of Bruce Keogh as the NHS medical director, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations,...
04 Sep 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Conservatives' public services policy improvement group report
Commenting on the report, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents over 95% of the organisations that make up the NHS, said:
"We warmly welcome the report. There is...
03 Sep 2007
Mental Health Network comments on Healthcare Commission survey of commuity mental healh services
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's survey of community mental health services, Steve Shrubb, the Director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of...
30 Aug 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Department of Health Quarter 1 report
Commenting on the Quarter 1 figures that the Department of Health has released today showing that the NHS has achieved a surplus of over £900m, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS...
27 Aug 2007
Shadow health secretary to visit Northern Ireland
Norman Lamb, Liberal Democrat shadow health secretary, is to visit Northern Ireland with the NHS Confederation to see in practice the integrated health and social care system in the Province.
Mr...
22 Aug 2007
FTN responds to Monitor's review of NHS Foundation Trusts' Annual plans 2007-2008
Sue Slipman, Director of the Foundation Trust Network, said:
"The Foundation Trust Network welcomes the Monitor review of foundation trusts' annual plans for the coming year - it confirms that...
15 Aug 2007
NHS Confederation comments on the Joint Committee on Human Rights report on older people in healthcare
Welcoming the report by the joint committee, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We welcome the publication of...
13 Aug 2007
Mental Health Network welcomes Age Concern report
Commenting on Age Concern's report into older people's mental health services, Chris Ball, Chair of the Mental Health Network's older people sub-group, said:
"As leaders in mental health care...
08 Aug 2007
NHS Confederation responds to the latest survival rates for heart surgery
Responding to the latest survival rates published today by the Healthcare Commission, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS...
03 Aug 2007
NHS Confederation responds to Draft Climate Change Bill Joint Committee report
Responding to the Draft Climate Change Bill Joint Committee report published today, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 95 per cent of NHS organisations,...
31 Jul 2007
Mental Health Network welcomes new talking therapy pilot schemes
Commenting on the announcement by Ivan Lewis MP, Steve Shrubb, the director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network which represents the majority of mental health trusts, said:
"When the...
30 Jul 2007
Mental Health Network responds to Healthcare Commission and CSCI report on adult specialist community mental health services
Commenting on the report, Steve Shrubb, director of the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network, which represents the majority of mental health Trusts in England, said:
"It is very encouraging to...
25 Jul 2007
NHS Confederation responds to new MRSA and C. difficile figures
Commenting on the figures released by the Health Protection Agency on healthcare associated infections, Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS...
24 Jul 2007
Primary Care Trust Network comments of GP Patient Survey
Responding to the Department of Health GP Patient Survey, David Stout, Director of the Primary Care Trust Network which represents the majority of Primary Care Trusts said:
"We are extremely...
19 Jul 2007
Foundation Trust Network responds to Monitor's Annual Report
Commenting on Monitor's Annual Report and Accounts 2006-07 launched today, Sue Slipman, Director of the Foundation Trust Network which represents the vast majority of foundation trusts,...
19 Jul 2007
NHS Partners Network response to Healthcare Commission report on ISTC quality
Welcoming the Healthcare Commission's report into ISTCs, Richard Jones, chairman of NHS Partners Network, said:
"NHS Partners Network (NHSPN) welcomes the Healthcare Commission's constructive and...
16 Jul 2007
Stronger governance and financial freedom delivering results for patients
Stronger governance arrangements and financial freedoms in NHS foundation trusts are delivering real results for patients, according to a new report by the Foundation Trust Network.
Published...
11 Jul 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Ara Darzi's review of the London NHS
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"This is a vision which will revolutionise care in London. More services...
11 Jul 2007
PCT Network comments on prescribing schemes in PCTs
David Stout, director of the PCT Network, said:
"We support the use of prescribing incentive schemes in PCTs which support clinical and cost effective prescribing. These benefit both patients and...
06 Jul 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Healthcare Commision Report on Heart Failure Services
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's report on heart failure services, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations,...
06 Jul 2007
NHS Confederation win trade body of the year
The NHS Confederation has been named as 'trade body of the year' in the Public Affairs News Awards 2007.
The Confederation won the prestigious award for its work shaping health policy and...
05 Jul 2007
Mental Health Network comments on the passing of Mental Health Bill
Welcoming the passing of the new mental health bill by parliament, Steve Shrubb, director of the NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network, said:
"Whilst we recognise that some groups are...
04 Jul 2007
NHS Confederation response to announcement of Ara Darzi NHS Review
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The NHS Confederation has been highlighting the increasing gap between...
02 Jul 2007
NHS leaders hail introduction of smoke free law
Eight out of ten NHS leaders believe that the ban on smoking in public places will have the single biggest impact on public health of any other initiative in the last 25 years.
This is the...
28 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation comment on Alan Johnson's appointment as Health Secretary
Welcoming the appointment of Alan Johnson as the new health secretary, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Alan...
28 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation comments on election of Hamish Meldrum as BMA Chairman
Commenting on the election of Hamish Meldrum as BMA Chairman, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said:
"We wish Hamish Meldrum well in his new role at this challenging time...
22 Jun 2007
NHS has a major role to play in tackling climate change
The NHS has a major role to play to help tackle climate change. This is the clear message from a new NHS Confederation report, written by the independent think tank NEF (the new economics...
21 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Cabinet Office strategy to reduce public sector bureaucracy
Commenting on the Cabinet Office's strategy to reduce public sector bureaucracy, Peter Mount, the out-going chairman of the NHS Confederation, said:
"We welcome the Cabinet Office strategy to...
21 Jun 2007
NHS leaders vow to improve customer focus and look to John Lewis for advice
The NHS is looking to successful companies, as well as leaders from within the health service at home and abroad, in a drive to improve customer focus and the service it offers patients.
A new...
21 Jun 2007
NHS Partners Network joins the NHS Confederation in a move to promote engagement between providers
The NHS Partners Network is joining the NHS Confederation as one of its member networks in a move to promote better engagement between all providers of NHS services.
NHS Partners Network, which...
20 Jun 2007
Leaders in the health debate must pull together so the NHS can thrive
On the first day of the NHS Confederation's annual conference, the organisation's chief executive Dr Gill Morgan will tell delegates that leaders in the health debate must stop squabbling amongst...
20 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation respond to Conservatives Public Services Improvement Policy Group
Commenting on the publication by the Conservative Public Services Improvement Policy Group, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said:
"We welcome today's report as an...
20 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation responds to conservatives proposals on NHS autonomy
Commenting on the publication by the Conservatives, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said:
"We welcome the Conservative Party's commitment to the values of the NHS and a...
19 Jun 2007
Politicians should not be involved in day to day running of NHS, say public
On the week of the NHS Confederation's annual conference, new research by Ipsos MORI reveals that seven out of ten people believe that politicians should not be involved in the day to day running of...
18 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation respond to publications of NHS trusts' declarations
Commenting on the publication by the Healthcare Commission of NHS trusts declarations, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said:
"It is good news that more trusts are...
07 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation comments on 18 week target data
Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Today's figures show that the NHS is moving in the right direction...
06 Jun 2007
Foundation Trust Network respond to Monitor year end figures
Responding to the financial end of year results for Foundation Trusts, released by Monitor today, Sue Slipman, director of the Foundation Trust Network said:
"We are delighted at these results. ...
06 Jun 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Quarter 4 figures
Commenting on the Quarter 4 figures that the Department of Health has released today showing that the NHS has achieved a surplus of over £500m, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS...
29 May 2007
PCT Network elects new Chair and Vice Chair
The NHS Confederation's PCT Network has elected Dr Lise Llewellyn as its chair and Paul Sabapathy as its vice-chair.
Dr Lise Llewellyn is chief executive of Berkshire East PCT and Paul Sabapathy...
21 May 2007
NHS Confederation comment on resigntation of BMA Chairman
Commenting on the resignation of the BMA Chairman, Mr James Johnson, Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"James...
18 May 2007
NHS Confederation comment on NAO's report on prescribing costs
Commenting on the NAO's report on prescribing in primary care, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We welcome...
18 May 2007
NHS Confederation launches 2007/08 pocket guide
The NHS Confederation, which represents more than 90 per cent of NHS organisations, today launches its latest version of the NHS pocket guide for 2007/08.
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the...
17 May 2007
NHS Confederation launch new network to improve mental health services for patients
On the day that marks the launch of its new mental health network, the NHS Confederation is publishing a poll which shows that the majority of NHS mental health service leaders feel that mental...
16 May 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Healthcare Commission survey of acute in-patients
Commenting on the Healthcare Commission's inpatient survey published today Dr Gill Morgan, Chief Executive of the NHS Confederation which represents more than 90 per cent of NHS organisations,...
10 May 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Blair's resignation
Commenting on the resignation of the Prime Minister, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Tony Blair will leave...
08 May 2007
NHS Confederation comments on the BMA's 'Way forward for the NHS'
Commenting on the BMA's report, Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The BMA's report contains a large number...
03 May 2007
NHS managers down by 6.5 per cent since 2005 - NHS Confederation dispels the myth that the NHS is full of bureaucrats
Official figures released last week show the number of managers in the NHS has reduced by 6.5 per cent since 2005 - yet there is still a common perception that the NHS is full of faceless...
01 May 2007
Andrew Escott to join NHS Confederation
Andrew Escott will join the NHS Confederation as the membership organisation's new Head of Commercial Relations.
He will head up the Confederation's six-strong commercial relations team which...
26 Apr 2007
Confederation expresses concern over development of annual health check
The body that represents more than 90 per cent of NHS organisations has made strong recommendations to the Commission about the development of the annual health check amidst fears that the process...
20 Apr 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Dr Foster's latest guide for patients
Commenting on the latest guide on NHS hospitals published today by Dr Foster, Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations,...
20 Apr 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Health Select Committee Report on PPI
Commenting on the publication of the Health Select Committee Report on PPI, Maria Nyberg, Policy Manager at the NHS Confederation said:
'The report has usefully highlighted the importance of...
19 Apr 2007
Steve Shrubb joins the NHS Confederation as its Mental Health Network director
The NHS Confederation has appointed Steve Shrubb as the director of its new Mental Health Network.
Steve has worked in the NHS, specifically in mental health, for over 30 years. He joins the NHS...
16 Apr 2007
NHS Confederation responds to public accounts committee report
Department of Health: The National Programme for IT in the NHS
Commenting on the public accounts select committee report on the National Programme for IT, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the...
11 Apr 2007
NHS Confederation comment on 'patient choice for all'
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Today's announcement of measures to help patients choose where to be...
05 Apr 2007
NHS Confed PCT Network comment on BMA's GPC guidance - safeguarding patients, maintaining cost-effectiveness
Commenting on 'Safeguarding patient services, maintaining cost-effectiveness' - guidance issued by the BMA's General Practice Committee, David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation's PCT Network,...
05 Apr 2007
NHS leaders call for less blame and more honest communication between health and social care
NHS leaders are calling for less blame and stronger partnerships between the NHS and local government. This is the clear message of a new report published today by the NHS Confederation's Primary...
28 Mar 2007
NHS leaders welcome accounting rule change
Welcoming the Government's decision to reverse the Resource Accounting and Budgeting (RAB) principle which means that if a trust reports a deficit in one year, its income is reduced by that amount...
20 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation respond to PAC report on financial management
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"NHS organisations have been working harder than ever to achieve financial...
19 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation comment on Healthcare Commission's diagnostic waiting report
Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Reducing waiting times for diagnostic tests is clearly extremely...
16 Mar 2007
NHS leaders call for less blame and more honest communication between health and social care
Commenting on the survey of directors of social services about the impact of NHS deficits, published today by the LGA, David Stout, director of the NHS Confederation's Primary Care Trust Network,...
15 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation comments on future of PbR consultation
Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We welcome the consultation on the future of Payment by Results. The...
14 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation comments on PAC report on out of hours
Commenting on 'The Provision of Out of Hours Care in England' report published today by the Public Accounts Committee, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents more...
08 Mar 2007
Bureaucratic burden in the NHS increasing - say NHS leaders
Bureaucratic burdens on the NHS are increasing. This is the stark message of a new report by the NHS Confederation published today. Whilst the government and regulators have made commitments to...
06 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Healthcare Commission inspecting dignity in care of elderly
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents more than 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The NHS Confederation agrees that it is of utmost importance that all...
01 Mar 2007
Foundation Trust Network comment on NHS foundation trust assesment process
Sue Slipman, Foundation Trust Network Director said:
"There is a real momentum in the authorisation of foundation trusts, now responsible for a rapidly increasing percentage of both acute and...
01 Mar 2007
NHS Confederation comment on HSJ chief executive survey
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The HSJ survey shows that we all still have some way to go in telling a...
28 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comment on Sir Ian Carruthers' report on reconfiguration
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The point of reconfiguration is to improve the NHS for patients and get the...
20 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comment on Quarter 3 figures
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"These figures show us that whilst there are still tough times ahead for a...
19 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comment on 18 week target
Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The 18 week target of GP referral to treatment, which has to met by...
15 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation respond to Terrence Higgins Trust sexual health survey
Commenting on the survey undertaken by the Terrence Higgins Trust, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents 90 per cent of primary care trusts, said:
"Sexual...
13 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comments on Lord Crisp's review of health in developing countries
Commenting on Lord Crisp's review of how the UK can help improve health services in the developing world, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent...
09 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comment on BBC PCT survey
Commenting on the BBC PCT survey, Nigel Edwards, director of policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"All primary care trusts are fully...
08 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comments on bed numbers
Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"We should not be surprised that many people believe that more NHS beds mean...
08 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation launches consultation on core membership
The NHS Confederation has launched a member consultation to include independent providers of NHS services in its core membership. The following proposal is being put to NHS Confederation...
01 Feb 2007
NHS Confederation comments on 'Spotlight on complaints' report
Commenting on the 'Spotlight on Complaints' report published today by the Healthcare Commission, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents more than 90 per cent of...
25 Jan 2007
Public want NHS decisions to be independent from politicians
One in five think the cost of the treatment should be a factor in deciding what to fund.
MPs and local councillors should not be involved in decisions about which treatments should be funded by...
22 Jan 2007
NHS Confederation respond to Conservative's health policy announcement
Welcoming today's Conservative health policy announcement, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"This is an...
18 Jan 2007
NHS Confederation Comment on Healthcare Commission's Tobacco Control Report
Jo Webber, Deputy Director of Policy at the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"More than 1,600 people die from smoking in England each week, with...
17 Jan 2007
NHS Confederation comment on BMA report on A&E waiting times
Commenting on the BMA's report on A&E waiting times, Dr Gill Morgan, chief executive of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"Tackling waiting times...
11 Jan 2007
NHS Confederation Comments on NAO Progress Report on PCT Implementation of Clinical Governance
Jo Webber, deputy director of the NHS Confederation which represents over 90 per cent of NHS organisations, said:
"The NHS Confederation welcomes the NAO's progress report on clinical governance...
02 Jan 2007
Chair of NHS Confederation Awarded CBE
Responding to the announcement that Peter Mount, Chair of the NHS Confederation, which represents more than 90 per cent of NHS organisations, has been awarded a CBE, Chief Executive, Dr Gill Morgan,...
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