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With the NHS facing a talent drain, a new report explores what’s needed to recruit and retain communications professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds.

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NHS leaders urge BMA to consider patients and staff before calling more walk-outs

We would urge the BMA to recognise that the government is not in a position to provide additional pay rises given the pressure on budgets

30 July 2025
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The Ten-Year Health Plan

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Planning for the NHS estate of the future

Exploring how NHS organisations can work together more effectively to plan their estate and respond to changing population needs.

30 July 2025
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Health and devolution reforms 2025: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the overlaps in the government’s ongoing reforms in health and devolution.

24 July 2025
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Does the Ten-Year Health Plan make the changes healthcare leaders have been calling for?

We review how the plan fares against the calls we've been making on behalf of members.

23 July 2025
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Latest news

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NHS leaders urge BMA to consider patients and staff before calling more walk-outs

We would urge the BMA to recognise that the government is not in a position to provide additional pay rises given the pressure on budgets

30 July 2025
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NHS Confederation welcomes launch of NHS review to tackle LGBTQ+ health inequalities

Joan Saddler says we are deeply concerned that LGBTQ+ people face significant health inequalities.

29 July 2025
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NHS leaders and patients braced for strike disruption

Patient safety will be the number one priority for NHS leaders and patients should use the NHS as normal.

25 July 2025
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HealthCommsPlus

A new creative communications agency supporting NHS, public and voluntary sector organisations in the UK.

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Featured opinion

Alexandra Ankrah
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Keeping equality at the forefront of NHS changes

Alexandra Ankrah shares her hopes for a future NHS that leaves no one behind.

15 July 2025
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NHS Voices

What can we learn about implementation from previous NHS reforms?

To deliver the ten-year health plan successfully we must learn the lessons from past reforms.

30 June 2025
Catherine Roche
NHS Voices

Uniting health and schools to improve mental health

By collaborating with schools and harnessing their insight, health systems can improve children’s mental health both in and outside of school.

27 June 2025
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Mental health and the Ten-Year Health Plan: delivering on its bold ambitions

Dr Ify Okocha, James Duncan and Rebecca Gray unpack the mental health implications of the Ten-Year Health Plan. Tom Gurney is our Leader in Six.

23 July 2025
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Is change the only constant in the NHS?

Dr Richard Jones, a faculty member, and Dr Llinos Jones, alumnus of the academy, discuss the ChangeACADEMY and how it supports change in the NHS.

16 July 2025
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Is the Ten-Year Health Plan the right plan for the NHS?

Claire Fuller, Sam Allen and Bill Morgan discuss the newly published ten-year health plan. Gubby Ayida joins us for the Leader in Six.

4 July 2025
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Practice support on implementing online consultation tools and contractual requirements

Explore best practice, case studies, and expert guidance to implement and use online consultation tools ahead of the October 2025 deadline.

6 August 2025 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
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NICON25: Reset | Shaping Health and Social Care for the Future

Northern Ireland's premiere annual health & social care conference, bringing together HSC leaders & partners to secure better outcomes for all in NI.

15 October 2025 08:00 - 16 October 2025 15:30 GMT
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WelshConfed25: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition

WelshConfed25 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.

6 November 2025 08:30 - 16:30 GMT
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