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Alarm bells raised over urgent and emergency care

The College of Emergency Medicine and Foundation Trust Network have today called for action on the current state of urgent and emergency care, as growing pressures spark an 'urgent need to look at alternatives', the head of the NHS Confederation has said. more

Plans to integrate health and social care launched

Care and Support Minister Norman Lamb MP has today (14 May) launched plans to join up health and social care, as national leaders of health and care sign up to commitments on how they will help local areas integrate services. more

Care Bill – briefing for members

The Care Bill, published on 10 May, sets out new rights for carers and introduces a national eligibility threshold for care and support. Read our briefing for members for all the detail and what it means for the NHS. more

Conference brings together whole system at dawn of 'new' NHS

A jam-packed programme of influential speakers, timely sessions and unparalleled networking opportunities await NHS leaders and partners from across health and social care at this year's NHS Confederation annual conference and exhibition. more

Making a real difference to people's lives

In recognition of International Nurses' Day (12 May), NHS Confederation members have highlighted some of the remarkable work being undertaken by nursing staff in the NHS. more

New EU regulations to protect healthcare workers from sharps injuries

New regulations implementing EU law on the prevention of sharps injuries from medical devices come into force on 11 May 2013. NHS employers and staff will need to be aware of and take action on the new EU legislation. more

Healthcare groups can work better than formal mergers

Targeted alliances, time-limited partnerships and collaborative working can produce better joint working outcomes than formal organisational mergers, according to a new NHS Confederation report published today. more

Leaders and clinicians debate radical solutions to urgent and emergency care 'crisis'

Radical solutions for tackling rising demand for urgent and emergency care were debated at a lively summit jointly hosted by the NHS Confederation, Royal College of Physicians, College of Emergency Medicine and the Society of Acute Medicine last week. more

Caldicott review recommendations set out 'wise approach'

Recommendations from the Caldicott review set out a "wise approach to protecting and sharing confidential information, which will benefit patients", the head of the NHS Confederation said today (26 April). more

Remodelling urgent and emergency care draws senior clinicians and leaders to key summit

Exploring how hospitals can deliver the best urgent and emergency care once patients are 'through the front' door will be the focus of discussion this afternoon, as leaders and clinicians from across the system attend a crucial summit in London today. more

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Latest news

Alarm bells raised over urgent and emergency care

Plans to integrate health and social care launched

Care Bill – briefing for members

Conference brings together whole system at dawn of 'new' NHS

Making a real difference to people's lives

New EU regulations to protect healthcare workers from sharps injuries

Healthcare groups can work better than formal mergers

Leaders and clinicians debate radical solutions to urgent and emergency care 'crisis'

Caldicott review recommendations set out 'wise approach'

Remodelling urgent and emergency care draws senior clinicians and leaders to key summit

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