Member briefings: what you need to know

Our member briefings digest and analyse the latest developments in health and care, supporting members to stay informed and in the know.
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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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Abolishing NHS England: what you need to know

Headlines from developments confirming the abolishment of NHS England.

13 March 2025
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GP Contract 2025/26: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the GP Contract 2025/26, which was announced on 28 February 2025.

28 February 2025
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2025/26 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of NHS England’s 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance.

30 January 2025
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Neighbourhood health guidelines 2025/26: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of NHS England's neighbourhood health guidelines for 2025/26.

30 January 2025
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English devolution white paper: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the government's plans to move more power to local communities.

16 December 2024
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Get Britain Working white paper: what you need to know

Summary of the government's plans to reform employment support.

27 November 2024
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Mental health bill 2024: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the government manifesto commitment to modernise mental health legislation to give patients greater choice.

14 November 2024
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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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Dash review of the CQC: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of Dr Penny Dash's review into the operational effectiveness of the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

15 October 2024
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The Darzi investigation: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of Lord Darzi's independent investigation of the NHS in England.

12 September 2024
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King's Speech 2024: what you need to know

Analysis of what the King’s Speech means for the health service under the new government.

17 July 2024
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NHS Provider Selection Regime

A summary of the new procurement process replacing all other healthcare service commissioning processes for relevant authorities in England.

31 May 2024
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2024/25 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance

Summary and analysis of NHS England’s operational planning guidance and priorities for the service in 2024/25.

28 March 2024
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Spring Budget 2024

Key points and analysis from the Spring Budget 2024.

6 March 2024
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Inclusive digital healthcare: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of recent policy on inclusive digital healthcare.

26 January 2024
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Primary care provider collaboratives: what you need to know

An in-depth look at primary care provider collaboratives.

15 December 2023
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Autumn Statement 2023: what you need to know

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

22 November 2023
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King's Speech 2023: what you need to know

Analysis of what the King’s Speech means for the health service.

7 November 2023
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The major conditions strategy ‘case for change’ and strategic framework

The extent to which the framework for the major conditions strategy aligns with recommendations from health and care leaders.

1 September 2023
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NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: what you need to know

The NHS long-term workforce plan describes how it will rebuild the NHS workforce through training, retention and reform, but omits social care.

30 June 2023
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The government’s response to the Hewitt review and the Health and Social Care Select Committee report

Summary and analysis of the government's response to the Hewitt review, and to the Health and Social Care Select Committee's inquiry into ICSs.

20 June 2023
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The government’s 2023 mandate for NHS England

Summary and analysis of the mandate to NHS England, setting out the government's objectives for 2023 onwards.

19 June 2023
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Delivery plan for recovering primary care access

A summary of the key areas relevant to integrated care boards in NHS England's delivery plan for the recovery of primary care access.

10 May 2023
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Hewitt review: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of Rt Hon Patricia Hewitt's review into the oversight, governance and accountability of integrated care systems (ICSs).

4 April 2023
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CQC’s assessment of integrated care systems: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the Care Quality Commission's update and interim guidance on its approach to assessing integrated care systems.

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Spring Budget 2023: what you need to know

Analysis of what the Spring Budget means for health and care.

15 March 2023
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GP Contract changes 2023/24: what you need to know

Primary Care Network summary and analysis of changes to the GP Contract in 2023/24.

9 March 2023
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2023/24 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance: what you need to know

Overview and analysis of NHS England’s operational planning guidance and priorities for the service in 2023/24.

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Autumn Statement 2022: what you need to know

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

17 November 2022
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'The future of general practice' report: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the findings from the Health and Social Care Select Committee’s inquiry into the future of general practice.

31 October 2022
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The State of Care report: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the Care Quality Commission's annual report on the state of health and care in England.

21 October 2022
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NHS England’s new operating framework

A summary of NHS England's new operating framework for the NHS.

14 October 2022
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September Fiscal Statement: what you need to know

A summary of the government's Growth Plan for the UK economy, announced today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

23 September 2022
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Secretary of State's plan for patients: what you need to know

Analysis of what Our Plan for Patients means for the NHS ahead of winter.

22 September 2022
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Integrated care strategy, health and wellbeing board and joint forward plan guidance

A summary of DHSC and NHSE guidance on integrated care strategy development, HWBs and partnership working, and the joint forward plan.

17 January 2023
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NHS Oversight Framework 2022/23: what you need to know

Overview and analysis of the NHS Oversight Framework for 2022/23.

12 July 2022
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The Messenger Review of NHS leadership: what you need to know

Our summary and analysis of the review of leadership in health and social care, led by General Sir Gordon Messenger and Dame Linda Pollard.

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Next steps for integrating primary care: what you need to know

A summary of Dr Claire Fuller's report on the next steps for integrating primary care.

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Queen’s Speech 2022: what you need to know

Analysis of what the Queen’s Speech means for the health service.

10 May 2022
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Spring Statement 2022: what you need to know

Analysis of what the Spring Statement means for health and social care.

23 March 2022
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NHS performance data: what you need to know

Commentary and analysis on what accounts for the pressures on the NHS, how they are being experienced across the system, and how organisations and staff are rising to the challenge.

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Elective recovery plan: what you need to know

A summary of the national elective recovery plan and analysis of what it means for our members.

11 February 2022
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The war on cancer: what you need to know

A deep dive into the latest cancer data, how the NHS is recovering services, how members are supporting patients and what the government can do.

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The integration white paper: what you need to know

Overview and analysis of the integration white paper and how we will be supporting members.

10 February 2022
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Levelling up the UK: what you need to know

Our overview and analysis of the levelling up white paper and what it means for the health and care sector.

8 February 2022
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2022/23 planning guidance: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of NHS England and NHS Improvement's latest operational planning guidance and priorities for the service in 2022/23.

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Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the Budget and Spending Review 2021 and the implications for health and care.

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2021/22 planning guidance update: what you need to know

A summary and our viewpoint of the key issues surrounding the recent planning guidance.

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Integrated care partnerships: what you need to know

An overview of national guidance setting out expectations for the role of integrated care partnerships within integrated care systems.

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HR framework for developing integrated care boards: what you need to know

A summary for members of NHS England and NHS Improvement's HR framework for the transition to integrated care boards.

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The health and care bill: what you need to know

Overview and analysis of the health and care bill, the priority issues for members and our view on the detail and what lies ahead.

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ICS design framework: what you need to know

Our overview of NHS England and NHS Improvement's expectations for the next stage of system development.

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The Queen's Speech 2021: what you need to know

An overview of the Queen’s Speech, analysis of bills that carry implications for health and care, and a look at what they mean for the sector.

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2021/22 planning guidance: what you need to know

Headline points and the NHS Confederation's view on guidance on the fourth phase of the NHS COVID-19 response.

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Integration and innovation white paper: what you need to know

Analysis of government proposals to reform the NHS in England.