NHS Confederation

Delivering the vaccination strategy

New hub spotlights information and resources on the barriers, success factors and enablers for vaccination programme delivery.

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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NHS Communications Artificial Intelligence Operating Framework

Principles, expectations and safeguards to ensure AI is used in ways that are ethical, inclusive, transparent and anchored in trust.

1 October 2025

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Standing firm in power and pride: celebrating Black History Month

Dame Professor Robina Shah and Joan Saddler OBE on leadership, public engagement and anti-racism, and Eloise Crockett on reducing economic inactivity.

1 October 2025

Supporting Black History Month

Supporting Black History Month 2025

October is Black History Month. Find out what's happening and what actions you can take as a leader to improve race equality with your organisation.

1 October 2025

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Latest publications

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Transforming the NHS estate to enable a neighbourhood health service

Joint briefing with Assura explores the estates implications of the shift to neighbourhoods.

16 September 2025

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The model region blueprint: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the implications of the model region blueprint.

11 September 2025

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NHS league tables: why thoughtful design is essential

Exploring how league tables can better serve the government, healthcare leaders and, importantly, the public.

21 August 2025

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Latest news

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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

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New partnership to support teams to move hospital eye care services into the community

Our new improvement programme in partnership with Primary Eyecare Services and the Q community.

7 October 2025

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NHS Confederation condemns Manchester synagogue attack

Expressing solidarity with victims and urging unity in the fight against rising antisemitism.

3 October 2025

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A new creative communications agency supporting NHS, public and voluntary sector organisations in the UK.

Featured opinion

Dr Joe McManners

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

Mahmud Nawaz

We must act together to save lives

Ahead of Organ Donation Week from 22 September, Mahmud Nawaz shares his personal experience of why organ donation is so important.

18 September 2025

Dr Kathy Mclean

Something has to give on ICB redundancies

Funding uncertainty and delays risk undermining ICB reforms essential to delivering the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, writes Dr Kathy McLean.

20 August 2025

Latest videos and podcasts

Headshots of Joan Saddler, Robina Shah and Eloise Crockett

Standing firm in power and pride: celebrating Black History Month

Dame Professor Robina Shah and Joan Saddler OBE on leadership, public engagement and anti-racism, and Eloise Crockett on reducing economic inactivity.

1 October 2025

Rebecca Gray and Rory Deighton

NHS league tables: how do performance rankings impact NHS trusts?

Rebecca Gray and Rory Deighton unpack the impact of reintroducing league tables to the NHS. They also reflect on Claire Murdoch's resignation.

17 September 2025

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The role of improvement in implementing the shift from analogue to digital

In the third episode of Season Two of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we look at the role of improvement in digital

10 September 2025

Upcoming events

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Celebrating Black History Month: an evening with Lord Adebowale CBE and Baroness Warsi

Join us and the NHS Race and Health Observatory for an evening celebration, where we host an in-depth conversation with two pioneering BME leaders.

14 October 2025 17:30 - 20:30 GMT

NICON25: Reset | Shaping Health and Social Care for the Future

Northern Ireland's premiere annual health & social care conference, bringing together HSC leaders & partners to secure better outcomes for all in NI.

15 October 2025 08:00 - 16 October 2025 15:30 GMT

A diverse staff meeting.

Operational Leaders Forum: Transformation vs Financial Balance

Join the relaunch of our forum for senior operational leaders working within acute NHS trusts.

16 October 2025 12:30 - 14:00 GMT

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