NHS Voices

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Neil Blanchard and Dr Jane Padmore

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The NHS needs to think differently about working with others

A new agreement in Sussex sets out how the NHS and VCSE sector will work together to meet mental health, learning disabilities and neurodiversity need

4 March 2024

Laura Boyd and Matt Kearney

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Is QOF bad for your heart?

Current quality improvement methods may actually be damaging for patient outcomes.

23 February 2024

Jacob Haddad speaking at ConfedExpo.

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A more sustainable operating model for primary care

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

15 February 2024

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How leisure and culture trusts support the NHS

If we want to effectively invest in wellbeing initiatives and achieve health equity, leisure and culture trusts should form part of any local approach

12 August 2021

Discharge to assess – we must not lose progress

Failing to extend funding for discharge to assess could bring huge risk for the NHS, social care and patients.

6 August 2021

Why is the NHS under such extreme pressure?

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation writes for the Western Mail on the current pressures facing the NHS in Wales.

2 August 2021

Being candid about COVID-19: preparation for the public inquiry

The NHS must be ready for the microscope of the COVID-19 public inquiry, to ensure that lessons are learned for the future from the pandemic response.

2 August 2021

How small numbers can create great problems

One COVID-19 patient has a significant impact on a trust's capacity. James Devine, our acute care programme director, explains why.

13 July 2021

Four takeaways from primary care debate at NHS Confed Conference

Tidbits on four hot topics affecting primary care.

9 July 2021

Resetting waiting times data

Why a data hub could be the golden ticket to clearing the backlog caused by the pandemic.

6 July 2021

Seizing a golden opportunity

With reform on the horizon, the NHS Confederation stands ready to support members to grasp a historic opportunity, writes Matthew Taylor.

2 July 2021

The ‘summer of recovery’ presents an extra challenge for NHS comms

As the vaccination programme continues apace, the NHS must beware the risk of a reputation gap as it works to resolve the backlog of treatment.

17 June 2021

Are we addressing workforce risks in managing the backlog?

To succeed in reducing the waiting list for elective care, we must resolve workforce issues.

11 June 2021

Procurement in an ICS – let’s really do it differently to benefit patients

Changes to procurement are welcomed by the ICS Network and NHS Clinical Commissioners, with the need for transparency and a level of consistency.

24 May 2021

The state of care at a time of crisis

Summary of CQC's latest assessment of the state of care in England.

16 October 2020