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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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Audio

Holding NHS leaders to account: how far should journalists go?

Anna Parry on ambulance winter waiting times, Alastair McLellan on NHS leadership and quick-fire questions for Patricia Miller.

11 December 2024
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Press release

New research reveals NHS risks exodus of ethnic minority talent

The survey revealed ethnic minority communicators are now disillusioned and leaving due to negative experiences.

29 November 2024

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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

Get Britain Working white paper: what you need to know

Summary of the government's plans to reform employment support.

27 November 2024
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Briefing

Unlocking productivity through the ambulance estate

Exploring the role improved support and control facilities can play in increasing the ambulance service’s productivity.

21 November 2024
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Audio

Productivity

In the sixth episode of our Leading Improvement in Health and Care podcast, we look at productivity

14 November 2024
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Latest news

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News

NHS Confederation responds to GP reform and funding boost announcement

The measures will provide vital relief to a sector that has borne the brunt of low financial uplifts at the same time as significant cost pressures.

20 December 2024
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News

NHS working hard to care for patients amid rising flu levels

Flu levels are rising at a worrying rate, with high levels of other viruses circulating as well.

19 December 2024
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News

Demand unrelenting as Welsh NHS going into winter hot

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

19 December 2024
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News

'Finding new ways of providing care that can ease the pressure on hospitals is absolutely essential'

Rory Deighton responds to NHS England's announcement that hundreds of thousands of older and frail patients will receive urgent treatment from home.

19 December 2024
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Featured blogs

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NHS Voices blogs

Implementing PCREF – our progress one year on

Zoë Reed shares how PCREF has helped South London and Maudsley address inequity and improve access to mental health care for racialised communities.

5 December 2024
Sarah Walter
Confed Viewpoint blogs

Neighbourhood health is best delivered at ‘place’

Investing in integration at place is key to delivering the government's plans to improve the nation's health and economic growth.

28 November 2024
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NHS Voices blogs

Prevention needs brave leadership and a thriving VCSE

A strong VCSE sector is key to achieving the government’s shift from cure to prevention.

9 December 2024
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Confed Viewpoint blogs

What’s next for children and young people’s services?

Investing in children and young people now will bring benefits for decades to come, writes Antony Tucker.

28 October 2024
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Latest events

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Webinar

InFocus: Politics of the NHS with Dr Layla McCay and Daniel Reynolds

Join the NHS Confederation’s Directors of Policy and Communications to hear the latest political and policy developments impacting the NHS.

15 January 2025 11:00 - 12:00 GMT
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Webinar

A fairer way to fund General Practice: Learning from LLR and Frimley ICSs

The webinar aims to provide a comprehensive overview of efforts to reform the GP funding model and the potential benefits of a more equitable approach

15 January 2025 12:00 - 13:00 GMT
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Webinar

Diversity Taskforce January Engagement Session

The second virtual workshop where we will present the findings from a recent survey conducted by the Taskforce for Diversity in NHS Communications.

16 January 2025 10:00 - 12:00 GMT
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Webinar

Leadership masterclass: Navigating your next job search - January

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

28 January 2025 12:00 - 14:00 GMT
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