Confed Viewpoint

Insight and thought leadership from the NHS Confederation

Experts from across the NHS Confederation share their insight and ideas about the challenges and issues facing health and care.

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Why is change in the health service so difficult?

Matthew Taylor highlights three ways of thinking that could achieve continuous improvement in the NHS, and the ICS where this is already happening.

30 April 2024

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Why 1.9 per cent for general practice won't cut it

A 1.9 per cent uplift will significantly compromise the sustainability of individual practices and the resilience of GP partners.

26 February 2024

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Peering into the future?

Greater use of peer review could reduce the cost of the Care Quality Commission's ICS assessments and lead to real improvement for patients.

19 February 2024

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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

Virtual care reducing hospital admissions

Virtual care is giving patients timely care at home, helping to relieve pressure on the healthcare system.

12 January 2023

The Hewitt Review is a welcome step towards NHS integration

The autonomy and accountability review for ICSs and local leaders for greater integrated working is welcomed by the NHS Confederation.

1 December 2022