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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Changing the mental health paradigm

While there’s a shared wish to change mental health services, this isn't often followed by the resource to make it happen, writes Victor Adebowale.

4 April 2025

Matthew Taylor - Chief Executive

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Where is 'place' in the national policy debate?

In the focus on defining a neighbourhood health service, we must not lose focus on the places that matter to people, writes Matthew Taylor.

17 February 2025

Annie Bliss

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The government needs to explain to the public how care is going to change

The forthcoming ten-year health plan aims to address challenges in health and care. Key to its success will be empowering ICSs to lead change.

7 February 2025

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Why this Easter’s doctors strike must be averted at all costs

A 'war of attrition' between junior doctors and the government will put patient care in jeopardy, writes Matthew Taylor.

31 March 2023

Improving services for autistic people and their families

Through joined-up working to service provision, small steps can lead to major improvements in physical and mental health for autistic people.

30 March 2023

Can the new major conditions strategy deliver on its aims?

The new major conditions strategy offers the chance for a coordinated approach to managing the health and care of long-term conditions.

2 March 2023

The impact of strike action on the NHS

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes reflects on the impact of strike action on the NHS.

1 March 2023

The preventative potential of social care

The conversation between health and care needs to go beyond hospital discharge and into the more positive and fruitful territory of prevention.

13 February 2023

Towards a brighter future for mental health, autism and learning disability services

Three steps to turn a powerful new vision for mental health, autism or learning disability services into reality.

1 February 2023

Health and care face operational and financial pressures like never before

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes reflects on the challenges of the last couple of months and those ahead of us.

1 February 2023

Action needed as A&Es overflow with patients in severe dental distress

From April, ICSs will commission desperately needed NHS dentistry. To see real improvements soon, government and NHSE support is needed.

26 January 2023

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