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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Report

Investing to save

Exploring why capital investment is key to boosting productivity and transforming long-term care.

28 November 2023
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Programme

New improvement peer learning programme

Activate your improvement leadership.

Disability History Month: Lead for change 16th November - 16th December 2023
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Disability History Month 2023

Find out how to support Disability History Month between 16 November and 16 December 2023 and celebrate the achievements of disabled people.

16 November 2023

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Making an impact

Our achievements on behalf of members from April to September 2023.

27 November 2023
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Report

Transforming health and wellbeing services through population health management

Exploring practical shifts towards population health and population health management approaches.

27 November 2023
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Report

Partnering with purpose

Exploring how ICSs and industry can work in partnership to solve the challenges facing health and care.

24 November 2023
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Patient-initiated follow up

PIFU is an appointment process that helps hospitals manage capacity and puts patients in control of making appointments, when they need them.

10 November 2023
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Latest news

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Press release

NHS capital budgets must nearly double to ensure crumbling buildings and infrastructure are fit for 21st century patient care

New analysis from the NHS Confederation sets out the impact that low levels of capital investment have had over the last decade.

28 November 2023
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Press release

Tightening visa requirements for social care and health workers could be 'ruinous' to services, leaders warn

NHS Employers has urged the government to reject any proposals to restrict visa rules in health and care.

27 November 2023
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News

NHS Confederation responds to the agreement reached between the government, and unions representing consultants in England

Matthew Taylor responds to the agreement reached between the government, and unions representing consultants in England

27 November 2023
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News

Autumn demand doesn't bode well for winter

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, responds to the latest NHS monthly performance statistics in Wales.

23 November 2023
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Featured blogs

Chris Ham
NHS Voices blogs

Shedding light on improvement at scale

Prof Sir Chris Ham shares key insights from his study of self-improving systems in England.

21 November 2023
Matthew Taylor - Chief Executive
NHS Voices blogs

FDP rollout should be measured and expectations tempered

The much-needed data platform is in the offing for the NHS; it's ultimate success lies in trust.

20 November 2023
Joan Saddler
NHS Voices blogs

Barclay has attacked the founding principles of the NHS

Equality, diversity, and inclusion roles have always been key to the NHS and mustn't be compromised.

10 November 2023
Amanda Bloor, Sue Symington and Stephen Eames
NHS Voices blogs

ICBs can lead the way to a smoke-free future

Integrated care boards have the power to bring system partners together to win the war on tobacco and build a healthier, smoke-free future for all.

3 November 2023
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Latest events

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Webinar

Tackling racial and ethnic inequalities in healthcare in Wales - what needs to change?

This webinar will explore the key priorities relating to racial and ethnic inequalities in healthcare in Wales.

12 December 2023 13:00 - 14:00 GMT
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Webinar

Advancing race equality by building a culture of accountability at system, place and neighbourhood

Join this webinar to find out how to build a culture of accountability which is essential to address racism and advance racial equity.

5 February 2024 13:00 - 14:30 GMT
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Conference

Primary Care Conference 2024

Primary care at the interface - maximising the opportunity of greater connection in neighbourhood, place and system.

28 February 2024 08:00 - 18:00 GMT
NHS ConfedExpo - 12 and 13 June 2024 at Manchester Central
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NHS ConfedExpo 2024

Join us at Manchester Central as we and NHS England unite health and care leaders and their teams at one of the biggest health and care conferences.

12 June 2024 08:30 - 13 June 2024 16:45 GMT
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