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Improvement across the interface

Lessons learned on improving the patient journey at the interface between primary and secondary care.

10 July 2025

Briefing

Ten-Year Health Plan: what you need to know

Analysis of the government's key plan for the NHS in England and the takeaways healthcare leaders need to know.

3 July 2025

Briefing

2025/26 NHS Oversight Framework: what you need to know

Summary and analysis of NHS England's oversight framework for 2025/26, published on 26 June 2025.

27 June 2025

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Letter to the Chancellor about addressing the elective care backlog

The NHS Confederation has written to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak about the need for clarity on funding.

2 July 2021

ICS Design Framework

Read our overview of NHS England and NHS Improvement's expectations for the next stage of system development.

16 June 2021

Discharge to assess

This Community Network briefing sets out the case for permanent funding to support the ‘discharge to assess’ model.

14 June 2021

The role of primary care in integrated care systems

This report sets out the views of primary care members on the underpinning principles needed for strong primary care involvement at system and place.

27 May 2021

Unlocking the potential of new community funds

This briefing explores a range of new or remodelled funding mechanisms that will play an important role in the emergence of place-based projects.

26 May 2021

Tackling accelerating waiting lists

As waiting lists accelerate due to COVID-19, this letter highlights how the health secretary can unlock a ‘summer of opportunity’ for the NHS.

11 May 2021

The Queen's Speech 2021

An overview of the Queen’s Speech, analysis of bills that carry implications for health and care, and a look at what they mean for the sector.

11 May 2021

Actions on the proposals outlined in the integration and innovation white paper

How the ICS Network is working to influence the proposals set out in the government's white paper on health and care reform in England.

26 April 2021

Confed and national bodies writes to the Prime Minister to urgently address the undersupply of NHS staff

As the NHS reviews its priorities after the impact of the pandemic, the NHS Confederation joins forces with other national bodies.

21 April 2021

Fourth phase of the NHS response to COVID-19

Headline points and the NHS Confederation's view on guidance on the fourth phase of the NHS COVID-19 response.

26 March 2021

NHS budget uncertainty

Chancellor urged to provide immediate certainty to NHS organisations on budget for 2021/22.

16 March 2021

Budget 2021

A summary of the government's 2021 Budget and the implications for the health and care sector.

3 March 2021