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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.

Featured content

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Report

Invest to change

The results of a survey by the Community Network show the scale of underinvestment in NHS community services.

11 March 2025
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Leadership support

Improving across the boundaries of acute and mental health

Applications remain open for our new programme supporting teams to improve care and processes for people with mental health needs presenting at emergency departments.

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Corporate publication

Making an impact

Our achievements on behalf of members over 2024/25.

25 February 2025

Membership

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Latest publications

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Toolkit

Quantifying the left shift for the NHS: ICS investment tool

Understanding the breakdown of healthcare spend per capita and the potential savings from increasing spend in the community care setting.

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Report

Exploring the role of senior medical leadership in mental health providers in England

Supporting the role of mental health medical director is essential to safeguard the future of high-quality mental health services.

28 February 2025
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Briefing

GP Contract 2025/26: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of the GP Contract 2025/26, which was announced on 28 February 2025.

28 February 2025
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Report

The future of primary care

This report discusses how primary care at scale can evolve and innovate to support the government's ambition to shift care closer to home.

26 February 2025
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Latest news

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News

NHS Confederation responds to NHS England leadership changes

These changes represent the biggest reshaping of the NHS’s national architecture in more than a decade.

10 March 2025
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News

Shift to community care may be ‘unachievable’ without more capital investment

Efforts to shift more care into the community will need to be boosted by targeted capital investment, say NHS leaders

10 March 2025
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News

NHS Confederation responds to NHS England's letter to local NHS leaders on their financial plans for 2025/26

Matthew Taylor says local NHS leaders will not be surprised by the letter with an unprecedented financial challenge this year

6 March 2025
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Winter pressures persist for NHS with viruses causing bed occupancy levels to go up

Government must set out actions to solve the challenges facing the NHS in the urgent and emergency care plan

6 March 2025
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Featured blogs

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NHS Voices blogs

Are microteams the key to primary care continuity?

It is time for GP practices to consider restoring the ‘personal list’ and improving care through continuity.

4 March 2025
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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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Latest events

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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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Webinar

Improving continuity of care with microteams

Learn how Living Well Partnership in Southampton achieved a 956 per cent increase in continuity markers through microteams.

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

NICON Webinar: Exit Interview with Michael Bloomfield OBE

Join us to hear insights from Michael Bloomfield OBE, who is retiring from his role as Chief Executive of NI Ambulance Service after seven years.

24 March 2025 14:45 - 16:00 GMT
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Webinar

Leadership masterclass: Inclusive empowerment and agency

Join our masterclass with Dr Paul Taylor-Pitt, designed to empower you to lead positive change within your organisation.

25 March 2025 09:00 - 11:00 GMT
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