Confed Viewpoint

Insight and thought leadership from the NHS Confederation
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Experts from across the NHS Confederation share their insight and ideas about the challenges and issues facing health and care.

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Matthew Taylor - Chief Executive
Confed Viewpoint blogs

Where is 'place' in the national policy debate?

In the focus on defining a neighbourhood health service, we must not lose focus on the places that matter to people, writes Matthew Taylor.

17 February 2025
Annie Bliss
Confed Viewpoint blogs

The government needs to explain to the public how care is going to change

The forthcoming ten-year health plan aims to address challenges in health and care. Key to its success will be empowering ICSs to lead change.

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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Where is 'place' in the national policy debate?

In the focus on defining a neighbourhood health service, we must not lose focus on the places that matter to people, writes Matthew Taylor.

17 February 2025

Boosting health can prop up the economy

How should the government tackle health inequalities? Matthew Taylor describes how improvements in health can help stem economic inactivity.

7 November 2024

The art of work and wellbeing

A renewed focus on the link between wellbeing and employment by local government and health services could ease demand pressures for both.

24 September 2024