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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Bridging the gap: practical action on health inequalities

Sarah Sleet and Tom Nutt explore realigning healthcare and health inequalities. Sonia Nosheen discusses delivering ophthalmology near home and work.

11 December 2025
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Campaign

Sign the Diversity Charter

Show your commitment to equity and inclusion at every level of the NHS communications profession.

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Hub

Delivering effective vaccination programmes

Information and resources for healthcare leaders on the barriers, success factors and enablers for vaccination programme delivery.

Latest publications

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Guide

Digital transformation in the NHS: a reference guide

Unpacking the fundamentals of digital transformation in the NHS to support the shift from analogue to digital.

11 December 2025
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Briefing

Exploring the future model of dentistry and oral health provision

NHS dentistry faces a defining moment. Healthcare leaders convened to uncover what model of provision will improve oral health.

9 December 2025
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Briefing

Autumn Budget 2025: what you need to know

Headline points for healthcare leaders from the 2025 Autumn Budget.

26 November 2025
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News

NHS Confederation responds to publication of latest NHS league tables

It is essential the metrics which underpin league tables are carefully chosen to provide a rounded and accurate picture of performance.

11 December 2025
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News

NHS leaders deeply concerned by ongoing flu surge

If next week’s resident doctor strikes go ahead, it will cause huge disruption for patients and staff.

11 December 2025
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News

NHS Confederation responds to government offer to resident doctors in England

Rory Deighton comments the British Medical Association (BMA) announcing it will put a new offer from the government to its resident doctor members.

10 December 2025
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Featured opinion

Sara Hurley
NHS Voices

Bold action or slow decay: what the new evidence means for ICB commissioners

Dentistry reform may buy time but transformation will only come through local collaboration, shared purpose and strategic clarity, writes Sara Hurley.

16 October 2025
Dr Joe McManners
NHS Voices

Online consultation is a ‘game changer’ for general practice

Online access to general practice has been a resounding win for both patients and primary care teams in Oxford.

1 October 2025
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Confed Viewpoint

Good neighbours

The NHS cannot deliver a healthier society on its own, write Lord Victor Adebowale and Councillor Louise Gittins.

26 September 2025
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Latest videos and podcasts

Sarah Sleet, Tom Nutt and Sonia Nosheen
Audio

Bridging the gap: practical action on health inequalities

Sarah Sleet and Tom Nutt explore realigning healthcare and health inequalities. Sonia Nosheen discusses delivering ophthalmology near home and work.

11 December 2025
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Audio

Budget 2025: What does Rachel Reeves’ fiscal plan mean for the NHS?

Anita Charlesworth and Lee Outhwaite weigh in on the implications for health and healthcare of the hotly anticipated 2025 Budget.

27 November 2025
Charlie Mayfield and Sarah Walter
Audio

Why ill health is keeping people out of work and what can be done to tackle it

Sir Charlie Mayfield on health and worklessness. Sarah Walter on the state of integrated care systems.

12 November 2025
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Webinar

Supporting collaboration between the Welsh NHS and the pharmaceutical industry

Webinar showcasing collaborative working in Wales and practical support following the Welsh NHS Confed & ABPI joint partnership working guidance.

16 December 2025 10:30 - 11:30 GMT
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Webinar

NHS Work and Health Network

Join the fourth session of our national network for health leaders tackling the record high levels of economic inactivity.

16 December 2025 11:00 - 12:30 GMT
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Webinar

Implementing the Mental Health Act reforms

Supported by Mills & Reeve, expert advice on what the reformed Mental Health Act means for members – patients, services and workforce.

12 January 2026 14:00 - 15:30 GMT
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