How is the NHS performing this winter? 13-19 December 2021 in review Sharp rises in COVID-19-related staff absences, COVID-19-related hospitalisations and concern over the Omicron variant. 23 December 2021
Integration and innovation in action: virtual care An in-depth look at how NHS organisations are using virtual care to improve outcomes for patients and local communities. 17 December 2021
How is the NHS performing this winter? 6-12 December 2021 in review Challenges in urgent care, with considerable pressure across multiple points of the patient journey. 16 December 2021
Dr David Oliver: If we really want to focus on prevention, we've got to put our money where our mouth is Dr David Oliver on rethinking approaches to delayed discharges, opportunities for better partnership working and experience of the COVID-19 frontline. 15 December 2021
Taking a system-wide collaborative approach to people and workforce The Black Country and West Birmingham ICS has taken a system-wide approach to delivering solutions in people and workforce planning. 15 December 2021
Collaborative Working and Joint Working An updated guide to joint working, a specific type of NHS/pharmaceutical industry collaboration - ABPI Cymru Wales and the Welsh NHS Confederation. 15 December 2021
NHS backlogs and waiting times Views from across the NHS on the scale and scope of the elective backlog and NHS waiting times, best practice examples and what more is required. 14 December 2021
Supporting the refugee community in Kirklees Improving mental and physical health outcomes for asylum seekers and refugees through holistic support. 13 December 2021
Pre-transfer clinical discussion and assessment (PTCDA) A PTCDA pilot has protected elderly residents’ health during the pandemic and significantly reduced hospital admissions. 13 December 2021
Analysis: December release of NHS performance statistics Amid significant demand for care, cancer performance has continued to decline and is of significant concern to members. 9 December 2021
December 2021: Actions taken to mitigate pressures in the health and social care system Briefing outlining examples of actions being taken to mitigate pressures in the health and social care system in Wales. 7 December 2021
Conversion therapy survey findings Findings from the Health and Care LGBTQ+ Network and the Mental Health Network's survey asking for members' views on the conversion ban consultation. 7 December 2021