Overhaul 'broken' NHS capital regime to boost productivity

New report sets out how the NHS capital regime can be improved to deliver on the government’s missions for health and economic growth.

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The NHS Confederation is the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

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Planning guidance: the real story

Bill Morgan discusses NHS planning guidance and the ten-year health plan. Andrew Moore answers quick-fire questions in Leader in Six.

14 February 2025
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COPD Health Inequalities Improvement Programme

NHS Confederation and Sanofi partner to enhance patient care and address health inequalities in respiratory health access and outcomes.

6 February 2025
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The ten-year health plan

Working on members' behalf to support development of the government's ten-year health plan for England.

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Latest publications

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Briefing

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
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Are integrated care systems improving population health outcomes?

A deep dive into how systems are making a positive impact on people's health and wellbeing.

16 January 2025
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Briefing

How Disabled Facilities Grants can reduce upstream demand by preventing falls

The Disabled Facilities Grant process has the potential to save the NHS significant resources through home adaptations that help prevent falls.

18 December 2024
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Briefing

English devolution white paper: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the government's plans to move more power to local communities.

16 December 2024
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Latest news

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News

NHS Employers responds to DHSC consultation on regulation of NHS managers

Read and download our response to the DHSC consultation.

19 February 2025
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News

Welsh NHS Confederation responds to Audit Wales report on NHS workforce

Welsh NHS Confederation director Darren Hughes responds to Audit Wales' report on NHS workforce challenges and progress.

18 February 2025
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News

NHS Confederation responds to report on scale and impact of poor NHS administration

Dr Layla McCay responds to public polling results that finds issues with admin are widespread

17 February 2025
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News

NHS Confederation responds to NHS delivering two million extra appointments

Rory Deighton responds to the government's announcement that over two million extra NHS appointments have been delivered early

16 February 2025
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Featured blogs

Dr Kathy Mclean
NHS Voices blogs

Trust and ICB leaders must resist the temptation to blame others for the NHS’s woes

While the new planning guidance focuses on immediate improvements, they have to be balanced with the ten-year health plan's longer-term reforms.

17 February 2025
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NHS Voices blogs

Addressing maternal health inequalities

Sharvari Joshi shares how a maternity drop-in session spurred her to take action to address maternal healthcare inequalities in Tower Hamlets.

7 February 2025
Joan Saddler
Confed Viewpoint blogs

Tackling racism requires more than just warm words

Commitments to confronting and tackling racism are missing the mark, writes Joan Saddler OBE.

5 February 2025
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NHS Voices blogs

Moderating demand for NHS care needs much more attention

It’s time to revisit the Wanless report and fully engage the public to improve health and reduce demand for services, writes Professor Sir Chris Ham.

23 January 2025
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Latest events

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Webinar

Putting health at the heart of your local economy

This webinar, the first in a new series, looks at the local growth agenda, the role of acute trusts, and how they can influence local leaders.

26 February 2025 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
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Webinar

Transforming cardiology outpatient delivery to an integrated primary and secondary care model

Discover how secondary care and primary care networks in Humber and North Yorkshire ICB have collaborated to transform the cardiology pathway.

5 March 2025 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
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Webinar

Empowering Every Woman: International Women’s Day 2025

Join the Health and Care Women Leaders Network's International Women's Day 2025 webinar on Friday 7 March.

7 March 2025 10:00 - 12:00 GMT
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Webinar

Leadership masterclass: Navigating your next job search - March

Join our interactive masterclass to prepare you for your next leadership role in the NHS.

12 March 2025 12:00 - 14:00 GMT
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