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2025/26 NHS priorities and operational planning guidance: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of NHS England’s 2025/26 priorities and operational planning guidance.

30 January 2025

AI: the future of radiology?

Dr Katharine Halliday on AI improving diagnostics, Nick Triggle on the BBC's approach to health stories, Leader in Six with Stacey Hunter.

29 January 2025

NHS remains under considerable strain with rising numbers of patients with norovirus-like symptoms

Rory Deighton responds to the latest urgent and emergency care situation report.

23 January 2025

Demand continues to pile onto the breadth of health and care services

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes responds to the NHS Wales performance statistics for November and December.

23 January 2025

Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

All ICBs have faced winter challenges, but seasonal viruses have impacted some more than others. This should be considered when measuring performance.

23 January 2025

NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on delays to the New Hospital Programme

Matthew Taylor comments on government's New Hospital Programme announcement

20 January 2025

NHS still under immense pressure despite drop in flu levels

It is too early to say if winter virus levels have peaked, and pressures on the NHS are likely to continue for some weeks.

16 January 2025

NHS Confederation responds to report on the scale of corridor care in hospitals

Corridor care is a last resort but NHS staff have been left with little choice in the face of immense demand.

16 January 2025

Near record flu levels piles more pressure on NHS services

Flu combined with other winter viruses and staff sickness is making a challenging winter even more difficult.

10 January 2025

Pressure remains high across the NHS in Wales

In light of winter pressures on the NHS across the UK, a Welsh NHS Confederation spokesperson commented on the situation in Wales.

8 January 2025