Provider collaboratives -  the future of primary care

Provider collaboratives - the future of primary care

09 June 2025

Primary care must move towards establishing or enhancing existing primary care provider collaboratives, writes Ruth Rankine, director of the NHS Confederation primary care network

AI-powered data tool launches to help hospitals improve performance

By Liz Wells 06 June 2025

The NHS Confederation and Beamtree have launched The Evolve Collaborative, a partnership designed to help NHS trusts delivering acute services in England to improve patient outcomes and their effic...

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for its Mental Health Network

By Liz Wells 30 May 2025

NHS Confederation has selected Dr Buki Adeyemo, chief executive of North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust, as the new chair of its Mental Health Network.

NHS leaders concerned over potential unbudgeted pay rises

By Liz Wells 14 May 2025

Further cuts to staffing and services are likely if NHS organisations need to shoulder pay costs above what is included in the health service’s budget for 2025/26, says the NHS Confederation.

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

NHS Confederation unveils new chair for Primary Care Network

By Liz Wells 03 April 2025

NHS Confederation has appointed Dr Duncan Gooch as the new chair of its Primary Care Network.

Early intervention

24 March 2025

Why making the shift to early intervention is important for children and young people’s mental health, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Tackling the elective backlog

11 March 2025

Maximising primary and community care capacity for a shift towards preventative care, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

Capital investment needed for shift to community care, research finds

By Lee Peart 11 March 2025

Capital investment in buildings, facilities and equipment is required to achieve a shift to community care, research has found.

NHS Confederation appoints vice-chair

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

‘Foluke Ajayi, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed vice-chair at the NHS Confederation.

Supporting ICS leadership

By Liz Wells 24 February 2025

In turbulent times, we must invest in ICS leadership, writes Matthew Taylor, chief executive of the NHS Confederation

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Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

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Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

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Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Children’s Social Care and Early Help

£104,337 – £115,105

Oldham, Greater Manchester£104,337 – £115,105

RECRUITER: Oldham Council

Assistant Director (Commissioning), Adult Services

£Competitive

West Sussex£Competitive

RECRUITER: West Sussex County Council

Assistant Director – People Commissioning & Business Support

£96,350 – £108,925

Bradford, West Yorkshire£96,350 – £108,925

RECRUITER: City of Bradford MDC