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Towards a new co-investment model

Insights and learning from NHS private finance initiatives in England and abroad, and recommendations on what any future model should look like.

7 September 2025

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NHS league tables: why thoughtful design is essential

Exploring how league tables can better serve the government, healthcare leaders and, importantly, the public.

21 August 2025

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Shaping the future of AI within NHS Communications

Supporting communications professionals to build capability around artificial intelligence.

14 February 2025

Fixing NHS Dentistry - evidence to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry

The NHS Confederation's submission to the Public Accounts Committee inquiry on fixing NHS dentistry.

14 February 2025

A vision for specialised commissioning

This report is based on interviews and a national stakeholder meeting. Co-developed, commissioned and funded by Boehringer Ingelheim.

13 February 2025

Capital efficiency: how to reform healthcare capital spending

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

11 February 2025

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

Tackling racism requires more than just warm words

Commitments to confronting and tackling racism are missing the mark, writes Joan Saddler OBE.

5 February 2025

Briefing ahead of Debate: Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26

This briefing is for Members of the Senedd (MSs) ahead of the debate on the Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26, on Tuesday 4 February 2025.

4 February 2025

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

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

AI: the future of radiology?

Dr Katharine Halliday on AI improving diagnostics, Nick Triggle on the BBC's approach to health stories, Leader in Six with Stacey Hunter.

29 January 2025

What are the planning and escalation frameworks in the NHS in Wales?

The next in the Welsh NHS Confederation's explainer series focuses on how planning and escalation works in the NHS in Wales.

28 January 2025

Scrutiny of the Mental Health Bill: Welsh NHS Confederation response

The Welsh NHS Confederation welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Health and Social Care Committee’s scrutiny of the Mental Health Bill.

27 January 2025