Jonathan Barron

Senior Policy Adviser, NHS Finances

Jonathan has been a part of the NHS Confederation since April 2021. Jonathan leads the Confed's strategic finance policy work, co-leading the Finance Forum. Over the course of Jonathan's time at the Confed, he's led our work influencing Budgets and Spending Reviews, while publishing reports and discussion papers on topics ranging from capital investment to payment system reform.

Prior to joining the Confed, Jonathan worked for a range of policy bodies in topics as diverse as climate change and aviation regulation, in both the UK and New Zealand.

Contributions

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Spring Statement 2025: what you need to know

Unpacking the headline points healthcare leaders need to be aware of in the 2025 Spring Statement.

26 March 2025

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Capital efficiency

16 practical recommendations across five key areas for reforming the NHS capital regime.

11 February 2025

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Autumn Budget 2024: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the Autumn Budget and what it means for health and care.

30 October 2024

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Discussion paper

Raising NHS capital funds: options for government

Exploring models and approaches to raise much-needed NHS capital funding.

17 October 2024