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

Empowered, connected and respected

Exploring what is needed to develop a robust, resilient and thriving future for primary care.

18 September 2023
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Resource

Systems for change: Driving social and economic development

Practical learning and tools for integrated care systems.

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Briefing

Delivering more joined-up care for local communities

Community providers are working with local primary care partners to deliver more joined-up care for local communities.

8 September 2023

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Latest publications

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Report

Adult social care and the NHS: two sides of the same coin

An overview of total capacity and national trends across the health and care sector.

22 September 2023
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Case Study

Frimley frailty community response service

Implementing a hospital at home service to reduce hospital admissions for frail elderly patients

21 September 2023
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Case Study

A community-centred approach to musculoskeletal care

Sussex MSK Partnership developed a community approach that delivered personalised care, increased access for service users, and boosted staff morale.

11 September 2023
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Report

Maximising the potential of digital in mental health

The challenges, benefits and opportunities of digital mental health and how it can improve mental healthcare and population mental health.

7 September 2023
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Latest news

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News

Significant investment into NHS community services would lead to a marked reduction in A&E footfall and ambulance call outs

Research by the NHS Confederation and conducted by Carnall Farrar, examines the potential of increased targeted investment in community services

27 September 2023
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News

NHS Confederation responds to the Centre for Mental Health report 'A mentally healthier nation'

Sean Duggan responds to the Centre for Mental Health report 'A mentally healthier nation'

27 September 2023
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News

NHS Confederation responds to Health Foundation polling on public priorities ahead of general election

Matthew Taylor responds to Health Foundation polling that shows four in five members of the public support more investment for the NHS.

27 September 2023
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News

NHS Confederation responds to Ed Davey MP's speech at Liberal Democrat party conference

Dr Layla McCay comments from Bournemouth on the Leader of the Liberal Democrat's conference speech.

26 September 2023
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Featured blogs

Dr John McGrath
Blog post

We're going to need a bigger boat

Navigating uncertain seas to reach the longer-term vision for primary care.

18 September 2023
Rachael Brown
Blog post

No place like home

Introducing virtual wards during the pandemic has led to them being implemented more widely to care for people in the communities of Wolverhampton.

22 August 2023
Layla McCay and Ruth Lowe
Blog post

The major conditions strategy - just another NHS plan?

Insights into the benefits of a multimorbidity approach to managing major conditions that goes beyond the NHS.

15 August 2023
Rukshana Kapasi - Barnardo's
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Effective healthcare for all is a joint venture

How Barnardo’s Emergency Care Model is helping to address longstanding challenges for the NHS by acting on the wider determinants of health.

7 July 2023
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Latest events

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Webinar

Personality Disorder: No Longer a Diagnosis of Exclusion – A Call to Action

Join us as we unite healthcare professionals from across the system to share findings, recommendations and next steps.

28 September 2023 15:30 - 17:00 GMT
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Event

Equity by Design masterclass

A unique leadership masterclass tailored to meet the needs of BME Leadership Network members.

29 September 2023 10:00 - 15:00 GMT
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Webinar

Primary care hubs: the importance of starting with population health needs

Lessons from Leeds and Herefordshire, where hubs have been developed to suit local population health needs.

5 October 2023 17:00 - 18:00 GMT
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Webinar

Realising Health on the High Street

Hear about the NHS Dorset journey, including how they are continuing to work with Legal & General to make health on the high street a reality.

9 October 2023 14:30 - 16:00 GMT
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