Mental health in crisis
09 February 2026
The mental health crisis has major implications not just for the NHS but for economic dynamism, social cohesion and the well-being of citizens and communities, writes Matthew Taylor is chief execut...
Something has to give
19 October 2025
The critical and sometimes punitive tone adopted by the secretary of state towards NHS managers and leaders may be understandable, but it needs now to change, writes Matthew Taylor is chief executi...
BREAKING NEWS: Matthew Taylor to lead Government's new Fair Work Agency
By Liz Wells 14 October 2025
NHS Confederation chief executive Matthew Taylor has been appointed as the first Fair Work Agency chair.
Leaders call for national redundancy pot to fund job cuts
By Lee Peart 08 April 2025
NHS leaders have called for a national redundancy pot to fund NHS job cuts.
Turning ICBs into 'pioneers of reform'
07 April 2025
ICBs must be adequately resourced to deliver on strategic commissioning, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation
ICB cuts will make delivering transformation harder, leader warns
By Lee Peart 14 March 2025
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, has warned plans to cut ICB running costs by 50% will make the task of delivering long-term transformation much harder.
Where is 'place' in the national policy debate?
10 February 2025
In and amongst the focus on defining a Neighbourhood Health Service, we must not lose focus on the places that matter to people, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation
Healthcare leaders respond to 'damning' MPs' report
By Lee Peart 29 January 2025
Healthcare leaders have responded to a ‘damning’ assessment of NHS performance by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
Beyond the border skirmishes
09 December 2024
Local government and health colleagues must look beyond inter-service squabbles to the bigger picture, writes Matthew Taylor
Leaders warn of 'curve of doom' at ICS Conference
By Lee Peart 28 November 2024
Leaders have warned the NHS faces a ‘curve of doom’ if it fails to address current patterns of rising demand.
Prevention could deliver £11bn return on investment
By Lee Peart 07 October 2024
Investing more in prevention could deliver an extra £11bn return on investment on current spending commitments, a new report has found.
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