Mental health and the cost of living

New long read explores how rising prices are exacerbating already overstretched mental health services and increasing mental health pressures on all ages of the population.

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Influencing the way ICSs work and how the centre works with them

Patricia Hewitt on integrated care system (ICS) oversight and governance and the critical enablers systems need to succeed.

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System under pressure

The NHS is facing unsustainable pressures, with record demand for urgent and emergency care, high rates of flu and COVID-19 and rising bed occupancy.

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Article

Insight into the target to reduce 78-week waiters to zero

Systems have been asked to eliminate waits of over 78 weeks by April. We look at the progress so far and what’s needed to reduce the cohort to zero.

24 January 2023

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Long Read

Can mental health services afford the cost-of-living crisis?

Rising prices are exacerbating already overstretched mental health services and increasing mental health pressures on all ages of the population.

23 January 2023
Consultation response

Response to the Welsh Government Health and Social Care Committee’s consultation on gynaecological cancer

Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Health and Social Care Committee’s consultation on gynaecological cancer.

20 January 2023
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Consultation response

Access to emergency services

The NHS Confederation's written evidence submission to the House of Lords Public Services Committee inquiry on access to emergency services.

19 January 2023
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Briefing

What our joint vision means for people and communities this winter

Amid the most challenging winter for the social care and health system, national health and care partners explore what is needed to turn the tide.

18 January 2023
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Latest news

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LGBT+ History Month 2023

LGBT+ History Month celebrates LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity, raises awareness and combats prejudice with education.

26 January 2023
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News

Latest winter situation report reveals that the NHS is under more pressure than it was last year

Dr Layla McCay comments on the latest winter situation report and workforce data.

26 January 2023
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News

NHS leaders will welcome government’s recommitment to narrowing the gap in Healthy Life Expectancy by 2030

Dr Layla McCay responds to the government's announcement of their Major Conditions Strategy.

24 January 2023
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News

Mental health leaders are committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of those who need inpatient care

Sean Duggan OBE responds to the government's announcement of a rapid review of patient safety in mental health inpatient settings.

23 January 2023
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Featured blogs

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Blog post

Ministers need a long-term plan for the NHS, not a quick fix

While government support is welcome, it often comes too late. To avoid crisis, it has to step up ahead of crunch times.

16 January 2023
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Blog post

Developing a vision for better health and care in Coventry and Warwickshire

An example of an ICS's approach to producing an integrated care strategy for its local area.

22 December 2022
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Blog post

Lessons in prevention from the fire service

Learning from the fire service could help NHS leaders shift the dial on population health management and health inequalities.

14 December 2022
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Blog post

At-scale primary care: a win-win for GPs and systems

Reflections on primary care’s achievements in recent years, and the system-wide potential of primary care at scale.

30 November 2022
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Latest events

NHS Communicate Conference 2022 on the 1st of February 2022.
Conference

NHS Communicate Conference 2022

Explore the reputational challenges facing the NHS and share expertise and learning from healthcare and beyond.

1 February 2023 09:00 - 17:00 BST
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Webinar

The fourth purpose of ICSs: Unlocking the NHS’s social and economic potential

A panel discussion on the fourth purpose of ICSs, to 'help the NHS support broader social and economic development', led by Michael Wood.

21 February 2023 12:30 - 13:30 GMT
Primary Care Conference Book now for 23 February in London.
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Primary Care Conference

From the future of primary care to the reputation and perception of primary care, this year’s event cements the significance of collaborative working

22 February 2023 09:00 - 17:00 GMT
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Conference

Health beyond the hospital conference

How can we best deliver out of hospital care? This event brings together those focused on keeping people well at home and in the community.

30 March 2023 08:00 - 16:30 GMT
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