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The 18-week challenge: getting elective care waiting times into shape

Hannah Farrar and Siva Anandaciva on what's needed to transform waiting times and reflections on the Darzi review.

18 September 2024

Welsh NHS Confederation responds to Welsh Government priorities

Director Darren Hughes responds to the First Minister's announcement on the Welsh Government's priorities.

17 September 2024

NHS Confederation responds to Liberal Democrat Party data on four-week waits to see a GP

Ruth Rankine responds to Liberal Democrat Party data that shows more patients waiting 4 weeks for a GP appointment.

15 September 2024

Improvements in NHS performance could be jeopardised by winter

Without extra support NHS performance improvements this summer could be reversed by a difficult winter.

12 September 2024

Health leaders recognise Lord Darzi's diagnosis of issues facing the NHS

NHS leaders will work with the government to help address the the issues raised in the report.

12 September 2024

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

Welsh NHS Confederation responds to NHS pay announcements

Darren Hughes responds to NHS pay announcements and further commitments from the Welsh Government.

10 September 2024

A ‘whole-of-government approach’ needed to tackle causes of ill health and reduce NHS demand, finds new report

New research explores how the new government can tackle economic inactivity driven by long-term sickness.

10 September 2024

Extra appointments alone won't meet key government waiting time pledge

Extra 40,000 NHS appointments and operations each week pledged by government will not be enough on its own to achieve the 18-week waiting time target.

8 September 2024

Achieving the 18-week standard for elective care

New CF and NHS Confederation analysis reveals why extra appointments alone will not meet the government's waiting-time pledge.

8 September 2024