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NHS Confederation welcomes introduction of Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Members will welcome the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill, which aims to introduce a fairer system for allocating postgraduate medical training.

13 January 2026

We need to bring mental health care closer to home

Sending people away from their families to receive mental health care is wrong for patients and bad for NHS budgets, writes Emma Paveley.

13 January 2026

Implementing the Mental Health Act reforms

Supported by Mills & Reeve, expert advice on what the reformed Mental Health Act means for members – patients, services and workforce.

12 January 2026 14:00 - 15:30 GMT

Advanced Foundation Trust Programme: guide for applicants consultation submission

Joint response with NHS Providers on the eligibility and application process for AFTS and for holding integrated health organisation contracts.

9 January 2026

Danny Mortimer to take up role as Director General for People across DHSC and NHS England

Danny Mortimer, chief executive of NHS Employers and deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, will join the DHSC executive team in February.

8 January 2026

Flu bounce back and cold snap leave NHS facing a difficult winter

We are concerned that we will see pressures continue to mount and this will to be a very difficult winter for the NHS.

8 January 2026

NHS Confederation responds to new HSSIB corridor care report

Corridor care is undignified, unsafe and frustrating for patients and their families.

8 January 2026

The Mental Health Act 2025: what you need to know

An overview of key changes to the Mental Health Act and the implications for healthcare organisations.

8 January 2026

How ICSs are delivering through change - three case studies

Three case studies taken from our annual State of ICS report demonstrating how ICSs are delivering through change

7 January 2026

New data shows NHS staff pulled out all the stops to keep care going during previous strikes

While thousands of tests, appointments and operations were cancelled, the NHS managed to keep the majority of services running.

5 January 2026