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'Frustrating' rise in waiting lists despite NHS managing record elective cases over the summer

This new data is yet more evidence that the NHS can’t just work harder to clear the backlog.

9 October 2025

Winter preparations key focus for health and social care

The Welsh NHS Confederation responded to Welsh Government's statement setting out plans in place for the NHS and social care this winter.

7 October 2025

NHS Confederation welcomes ‘stress test’ plans to ease the strain on the NHS

Rory Deighton said private capital investment is needed to repair crumbling estates and driving down waiting lists.

16 September 2025

NHS Confederation responds to new poll on public's top NHS priorities

It is welcome to see that despite falling satisfaction, the public’s faith in the NHS model remains strong

12 September 2025

Rising demand piles pressure on NHS as waiting lists grow

We are concerned that if demand continues to grow we could be entering another very difficult winter.

11 September 2025

Implementing the 10 Year Health Plan: eight things we’ve learned

Key reflections on how to deliver change that empowers patients and the health and care system.

4 September 2025

NHS's unwavering commitment to patients clear in latest performance statistics

Several areas saw commendable improvements, including emergency departments, ambulance handover delays and the longest waits for treatment.

21 August 2025

Waiting lists rise despite NHS hard work leading to emergency care improvements

Increasing productivity is going to be vital if the NHS is going to bring down waiting lists long term.

14 August 2025

NHS leaders and patients braced for strike disruption

Patient safety will be the number one priority for NHS leaders and patients should use the NHS as normal.

25 July 2025

Sizeable improvement in ambulance handover delays shows NHS's potential

The latest NHS Wales activity and performance statistics show a mixed picture, but with notable progress in ambulance handover delays.

24 July 2025