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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

Whole system working tirelessly to find solutions

Darren Hughes, director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, responds to the latest NHS performance statistics in Wales and investment announcement.

22 December 2021

It’s time to press the brakes on a growing cancer crisis

As the COVID-19 pandemic crisis continues, we must act now to stop us spiralling into a cancer one, writes Michelle Mitchell.

20 December 2021

NHS Confederation responds to latest emergency care situation reports

Dr Layla McCay responds to the latest urgent and emergency care situation reports published by NHS England.

16 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

NHS Confederation responds to Downing Street press conference

Matthew Taylor responds to the latest Downing Street press conference on the Omicron variant.

15 December 2021

Virtual ward care: breaking the 19th century mould

Embracing the virtual revolution would be the first real change in hospital care for over a century, but are we ready to shift the locus of care?

14 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

The sheer scale of demand means it's no surprise that the NHS waiting list has now topped six million people

Matthew Taylor responds to the latest performance figures for the NHS in England.

9 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