NHS Voices

Thought leadership that sparks debate, shares learning and inspires new ways of working across health and care.
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NHS Voices is the place to share ideas, debate solutions and discover how organisations are confronting challenges across health and care.

All views expressed are those of the individual author, not of the NHS Confederation. Publication of a post does not in any way imply agreement or endorsement from our membership.

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Featured opinion pieces

Nic Wetton
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Taking a whole-school approach to children’s mental health

Making mental health education statutory could be transformative for children and for the NHS, writes primary school headteacher Nic Wetton.

20 March 2025
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Are microteams the key to primary care continuity?

It is time for GP practices to consider restoring the ‘personal list’ and improving care through continuity.

4 March 2025
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Addressing maternal health inequalities

Sharvari Joshi shares how a maternity drop-in session spurred her to take action to address maternal healthcare inequalities in Tower Hamlets.

7 February 2025

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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

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

An updated picture of NHS pressures in Wales

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, reflects on the pressures on the NHS in Wales as the narrative turns to 'living with Covid'.

28 February 2022

Reflections on the current position in Wales

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, reflects on the position of the NHS in Wales and communicating the reality to the public.

1 February 2022

Incredible staff commitment and resilience

As we approach Christmas, Darren Hughes reflects on all that staff have done and continue to do for the people of Wales.

21 December 2021

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