Publications

Avoiding hospital admissions for patients with heart failure

A new procedure is helping to improve the efficacy of oral medication to help patients with heart failure in North Cumbria.

16 November 2023

Patient-initiated follow up

PIFU is an appointment process that helps hospitals manage capacity and puts patients in control of making appointments, when they need them.

10 November 2023

Patient-initiated follow up in Leicester, Nottinghamshire, Norfolk and Norwich

Three trusts have substantially reduced unnecessary outpatients appointments, overdue referrals and waiting lists through patient-initiated follow up.

10 November 2023

Critical to care: the role of community interest companies in health and care

An in-depth look at the role and value of community interest companies in the health and care sector, and the challenges they face.

9 November 2023

Turning Point: Crisis Support and Recovery Lounge

How drop-in support services in Manchester are filling a gap in mental health provision, reducing A&E attendance and complementing the wider system.

26 October 2023

Supporting people through cancer

Briefing highlighting examples from NHS organisations across Wales of improving diagnosis, treatment and support for patients with cancer.

26 October 2023

Using a multimedia digital solution to reduce follow-up outpatient appointments

Reducing follow-up appointments for knee surgery patients at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.

19 October 2023

Briefing: Minister for Finance and Local Government statement on the 2023-24 financial position

Briefing for the statement by the Minister for Finance and Local Government on the 2023-24 financial position

17 October 2023

The Welsh NHS Confederation response to Plaid Cymru's manifesto development

The Welsh NHS Confederation responds to Plaid Cymru's manifesto development

13 October 2023

The Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Welsh Conservatives Social Services Policy Board

Welsh NHS Confederation response to the Welsh Conservatives Social Services Policy Board

4 October 2023

Analysis: The link between non-acute investment and system productivity

Increased spending on out-of-hospital care can create value through through reduced hospital demand.

27 September 2023

Frimley frailty community response service

Implementing a hospital at home service to reduce hospital admissions for frail elderly patients

21 September 2023