NHS Voices

Moderating demand for NHS care needs much more attention

It’s time to revisit the Wanless report and fully engage the public to improve health and reduce demand for services, writes Professor Sir Chris Ham.

23 January 2025

A more sustainable operating model for primary care

Two key principles for a more sustainable operating model for primary care.

15 February 2024

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

The NHS has warmed to Barclay, but his biggest test is to come

What the new reforms proposed by the Hewitt review will mean for the NHS and population health outcomes.

29 March 2023

The value of partnership working

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes reflects on the importance of working in partnership across sector boundaries.

1 December 2022

WelshConfed22 key takeaways: Relationships, listening and community

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, Darren Hughes, shares his reflections following the annual conference and exhibition.

3 November 2022

The NHS can help cure the UK’s economic malaise

Siren calls about the scale of health service funding ignore its role in the push to grow the economy.

19 October 2022

Without clarity, courage and honesty we are lost

While little will take the edge off a difficult winter, clarity, courage and honesty from the health secretary and national leaders could go some way.

2 October 2022

A month of change ahead of winter challenges

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, writes about the the events of this month and highlights member concerns around social care.

30 September 2022

After challenging summer, incredibly difficult winter lies ahead

Assistant director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, Nesta Lloyd-Jones, reflects on a difficult summer for the NHS and a challenging winter ahead.

2 September 2022

Transforming PIFU through triage

In-person appointments will always be an essential part of healthcare, but safe and effective care can and does happen outside of appointments.

17 August 2022

What the NHS needs from the winter plan

There are things that can and should be done right now to make sure we protect patients and staff as much as possible ahead of winter.

12 August 2022