Confed Viewpoint

NHS targets reveal the limits of pressure from the top

Lessons from the Blair era show that focusing on one outcome can distort the rest of the healthcare system.

18 December 2024

The UK faces health crisis as long-term conditions keep millions out of work

We don't have the option of not tackling the UK's increasing sick population and its associated fallout says Matthew Taylor.

12 December 2024

NHS England’s federated data platform: one year on

How well is the FDP helping to deliver better care and support a culture of improvement?

11 December 2024

Meaningful change is needed to improve LGBTQ+ staff experience

Inclusivity is more than just policy and leaders must listen, reflect and take robust action to reduce inequalities.

4 December 2024

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

Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition: What next?

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes reflects on his takeaways from the annual conference and where we go from here.

28 November 2024

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

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

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

Making ICBs performance managers will slow integration

To fulfil their potential to reform health and care, ICBs must be able to focus on both short-term operational issues and longer-term goals.

9 August 2024

How ICSs can make the most of their digital strategy

Sarah Walter shares three key questions that can help integrated care systems see more efficiencies around their digital work.

19 July 2024

Cross-sector collaboration to deliver more integrated care in the community

Moving care out of hospital and into the community is a crucial innovation and one of the key improvements outlined in the NHS Long Term Plan.

25 June 2024