Publications 

Our extensive publishing programme aims to keep members up to date on key health policy areas, and to generate debate about the issues that matter to them.

Read more about the types of publication we provide and how to order print copies. Most of our publications are available to members in this online library free of charge.

See below for the most recent ones, and use the links on the left to access the full range.  

Reforming public procurement: EU proposals for a new public procurement Directive

Reforming public procurement: EU proposals for a new public procurement Directive

Date: 6/2/2012

The European Commission has published legal proposals to revise the existing EU public procurement rules. This briefing outlines the key changes proposed to the legal framework and seeks views from NHS organisations on the likely implications for the NHS. more

Mobility of health professionals across Europe. 2012: crunch time for recognition of professional qualifications?

Mobility of health professionals across Europe. 2012: crunch time for recognition of professional qualifications?

Date: 6/2/2012

Recent high-profile cases in the UK have focused attention on concerns about the clinical competence and language skills of some healthcare professionals from other European member states. more

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Defining mental health services: promoting effective commissioning and supporting QIPP

Date: 25/1/2012

In mental health there has not been a consistent set of definitions that describe what is meant by an inpatient bed. This has led to difficulty in benchmarking and understanding patterns of performance. more

Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2012/13

Operating Framework for the NHS in England 2012/13

Date: 21/12/2011

NHS Confederation full briefing/summary for members on the 2012/13 NHS Operating Framework. more

Involving children and young people in health services

Involving children and young people in health services

Date: 20/12/2011

This report highlights the key findings and recommendations from an event held in September 2011 to discuss the key priorities for child health. more

The search for low-cost integrated healthcare

The search for low-cost integrated healthcare

Date: 15/12/2011

This paper examines a pioneering approach to the provision of integrated healthcare through public-private partnership; the Alzira model from the region of Valencia, Spain. more

Children and young people's health - where next?

Children and young people's health - where next?

Date: 8/12/2011

This report outlines the priorities for child health as the NHS and local government reforms are implemented. more

New service models in mental health: emerging lessons

New service models in mental health: emerging lessons

Date: 8/12/2011

This digest highlights recent research around the organisation and delivery of mental health services and new ways of working. more

Housing and mental health

Housing and mental health

Date: 6/12/2011

This Briefing, produced in association with the National Housing Federation, outlines a number of routes that mental health providers and housing associations may wish to explore together to improve quality and reduce costs. more

Preventing suicide through community and emergency healthcare

Preventing suicide through community and emergency healthcare

Date: 5/12/2011

This briefing introduces the National Patient Safety Agency's new suicide prevention toolkits for community, emergency and general practice staff. more

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