The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Looking at healthcare in Wales ahead of Senedd elections

Paul Mears and Nesta Lloyd Jones discuss healthcare in Wales pre elections. Ian Perrin takes us through ICB reorganisation and the pressures.

11 March 2026
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Report

Accelerating estate solutions for neighbourhood health centre delivery

Using NHS and partner estates effectively is key to succeeding in delivering one of the 10 Year Health Plan's ambitions.

23 February 2026
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News

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers announce new chief executive

Sir Ciarán Devane to lead the new membership body.

16 January 2026

Latest publications

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Briefing

Towards Population Health Delivery Models: what you need to know

Headline points and analysis of NHS England's blueprint for how the new population-level delivery models will operate.

18 March 2026
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Briefing

Neighbourhood Health Framework: what you need to know

An overview of the Neighbourhood Health Framework and our analysis of what it means for integrated care boards and providers. 

18 March 2026
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Guidance

Forging strategic partnerships

Insights around key areas including shared infrastructure, creating one workforce, contracting and financial flows, and getting governance right.

16 March 2026
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NHS Providers and NHS Confederation statement on Hatzola ambulance attacks

Matthew Taylor's statement on the Hatzola ambulance attacks

23 March 2026
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News

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers respond to the Module 3 report of the UK COVID-19 inquiry

Dr Layla McCay responds to the Module 3 report of the UK COVID-19 inquiry on behalf of the NHS Confederation and NHS Providers.

19 March 2026
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News

Scheduled care progress continues, but political parties need to be more radical

The Welsh NHS Confederation responds to the NHS Wales activity and performance statistics for January and February 2026.

19 March 2026
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NHS Voices

Transforming ambulance services in the south east

After leading transformation at South East Coast Ambulance Trust, Simon Weldon believes transforming the ambulance sector is essential for the NHS.

4 March 2026
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NHS Voices

Public enthusiasm for self-care risks being squandered

While people seem to want greater responsibility for their own health, there is a gap in understanding of self-care between patients and professionals

19 February 2026
Emma Paveley
Confed Viewpoint

We need to bring mental health care closer to home

Sending people away from their families to receive mental health care is wrong for patients and bad for NHS budgets, writes Emma Paveley.

13 January 2026
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Latest videos and podcasts

Paul Mears, Nesta Lloyd-Jones and Ian Perrin
Audio

Looking at healthcare in Wales ahead of Senedd elections

Paul Mears and Nesta Lloyd Jones discuss healthcare in Wales pre elections. Ian Perrin takes us through ICB reorganisation and the pressures.

11 March 2026
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Co-producing change

In the seventh episode of Season Two of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we look at co-producing change

26 February 2026
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View from Oz: comparing the NHS and Australian health system

Frances Diver and Lesley Dwyer discuss the Australian model of care, and collecting, analysing and publishing data on comparative performance.

25 February 2026
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Upcoming events

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Webinar

NHS Work and Health Network

Join the sixth session of our national network for health leaders tackling the record high levels of economic inactivity.

24 March 2026 11:00 - 12:30 GMT
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Webinar

Understanding and delivering trauma informed care

This webinar will explore the topic of trauma informed care and how it can be applied to the context of the accident and emergency department.

25 March 2026 11:00 - 12:30 GMT
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Webinar

Demystifying AI in mental health services

Join us to explore the barriers and opportunities for the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in mental health services.

26 March 2026 11:30 - 12:30 GMT
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