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How is the NHS coping with this winter’s pressures?

Penny Pereira discusses collaborative improvement, while Nick Hulme and Antony Tucker give insights into this year's winter pressures.

14 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

Drop in flu levels welcome but cold snap could pile pressure on the NHS

With plummeting temperatures and ice and snow expected in the coming days, this could pile more pressure on services.

2 January 2026

NHS remains under pressure despite slight drop in flu levels

Services are still seeing high levels of demand due to seasonal viruses and bed occupancy is around 95%.

31 December 2025

Early signs of winter pressures mounting on NHS in Wales

Activity and performance statistics for the NHS in Wales show signs of improvement and challenge amid system pressure.

18 December 2025

Pressure mounting on NHS services as flu levels continue to climb

We are only in the early stages of what NHS leaders know is going to be a long and difficult winter.

18 December 2025

Welsh NHS Confederation welcomes acceptance of proposed resident doctor contract reform

Following a referendum vote, the BMA Welsh resident doctors committee formally accepted the proposed contract, negotiated in partnership.

16 December 2025

Resident doctor rejection of offer bitterly disappointing

Rory Deighton responds to the news that resident doctor members of the BMA have rejected the government's offer.

15 December 2025

CQC assessment framework consultation

NHS Confederation and NHS Providers' view on the Care Quality Commission's (CQC) assessment framework consultation.

12 December 2025