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

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Hospital patients with flu quadrupled ahead of new year

Hospital patients with flu quadrupled ahead of new year

By Liz Wells 03 January 2025

Flu cases have continued to skyrocket, with more than 5,000 patients hospitalised with the virus at the end of last week, new data reveals.

NHS staff recognised in 2025 New Year honours list

By Liz Wells 30 December 2024

Nurses, doctors and surgeons are among dozens of NHS staff on the 2025 New Year Honour list.

Addressing the curve of doom

By Lee Peart 09 December 2024

Addressing the ICS Network National Conference in London last week, NHS Confederation chief executive, Matthew Taylor, said: ‘We are on a curve of doom if we are not able to address current pattern...

High nurse and doctor turnover linked to increased patient deaths in NHS hospitals

By Liz Wells 22 November 2024

High monthly turnover rates of nurses and senior doctors are associated with higher deaths for emergency patients admitted to NHS hospitals in England, new research reveals.

Covid inquiry hears NHS was 'not overwhelmed' during pandemic

By Liz Wells 22 November 2024

The NHS was 'not overwhelmed' by Covid, according to former health secretary Matt Hancock.

More than one million people get RSV jab

By Liz Wells 21 November 2024

More than one million people have been vaccinated against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), after the NHS launched a rollout of the jab for the first time in its history this autumn.

What if the NHS isn't actually broken?

By Liz Wells 11 November 2024

Principal consultant Aidan Rave believes the consensus that our health service is ‘broken’ is nothing more than a way to avoid difficult decisions.

Chancellor unveils funding to deliver two million extra NHS appointments

By Liz Wells 29 October 2024

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed, ahead of her Budget on Wednesday (30 October), that the NHS will receive the funding needed to deliver an extra 40,000 elective appointments per week.

Prevention is better than cure

By Lee Peart 28 October 2024

Launching The Kings Fund’s conference Supporting healthier lives – the shift toward prevention in London last week, chief executive Sarah Woolnough, said: ‘It’s a really important, positive, timely...

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