Labour plans, 'a step in the right direction', say leaders

By Lee Peart 25 September 2024

Healthcare leaders have acknowledged Wes Streeting’s commitment to creating a digital NHS focused on prevention, providing care closer to home and public health as ‘a step in the right direction’.

Extra appointments 'won't be enough' to meet 18-week waiting target

By Lee Peart 09 September 2024

The Government's pledge to deliver an extra 40,000 NHS appointment and operations each week will not be enough to achieve its 18-week waiting time target by the end of this Parliament, the NHS Conf...

Lateral thinking

By Lee Peart 04 September 2024

Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, says increased lateral learning is key to achieving the step change the NHS needs to see over the next 10 years.

NHS Confederation's Mental Health Network appoints new director

By Liz Wells 27 August 2024

The chief executive of Maudsley Charity, Rebecca Gray, has been appointed as director of the NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network.

'The time to think big and be radical, is now'

By Lee Peart 12 June 2024

NHS Confederation chief executive, Amanda Pritchard, issued a stirring call to action during her keynote speech to NHS ConfedExpo 2024.

Matthew Taylor calls for 'decisive move to proactive health'

By Lee Peart 12 June 2024

NHS Confederation chief executive chief executive Matthew Taylor has called for a ‘decisive move to proactive health' over the next 10 years.

NHS Confederation urges next Government to invest in NHS to boost economy

By Lee Peart 10 June 2024

Latest Health Survey figures 'raise some concerns', leader says

By Lee Peart 07 June 2024

NHS Confederation director of policy, Dr Layla McCay has expressed ‘concerns' at the latest Health Survey statistics which show an increase in the proportion of adults drinking at higher risk levels.