NHS Confederation
@nhsconfed.org
We are the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the whole healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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👋 Hi Bluesky,
We’re the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Connect with us and find out more 👇 https://buff.ly/3P1U1tH
We’re the membership organisation that brings together, supports and speaks for the healthcare system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Connect with us and find out more 👇 https://buff.ly/3P1U1tH
What’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success?
Join the conversation at our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference in London on 24 February 2026 — just seven weeks away! 🔗 bit.ly/44sBpL8
Curious about what you’ll takeaway? Find out what delegates said about last year’s event 👇
Join the conversation at our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference in London on 24 February 2026 — just seven weeks away! 🔗 bit.ly/44sBpL8
Curious about what you’ll takeaway? Find out what delegates said about last year’s event 👇
January 9, 2026 at 2:09 PM
What’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success?
Join the conversation at our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference in London on 24 February 2026 — just seven weeks away! 🔗 bit.ly/44sBpL8
Curious about what you’ll takeaway? Find out what delegates said about last year’s event 👇
Join the conversation at our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference in London on 24 February 2026 — just seven weeks away! 🔗 bit.ly/44sBpL8
Curious about what you’ll takeaway? Find out what delegates said about last year’s event 👇
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Leading Improvement in Health and Care is our joint podcast with @nhsconfed.org @theqcommunity.bsky.social. Joined by speakers from a variety of roles, we explore the ways improvement can sustainably transform health and care.
Catch up on all episodes so far 🎧️
https://bit.ly/3KCz3D4
Catch up on all episodes so far 🎧️
https://bit.ly/3KCz3D4
January 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Leading Improvement in Health and Care is our joint podcast with @nhsconfed.org @theqcommunity.bsky.social. Joined by speakers from a variety of roles, we explore the ways improvement can sustainably transform health and care.
Catch up on all episodes so far 🎧️
https://bit.ly/3KCz3D4
Catch up on all episodes so far 🎧️
https://bit.ly/3KCz3D4
Happy New Year, from us all at the NHS Confederation 🎉
January 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Happy New Year, from us all at the NHS Confederation 🎉
Our chief executive confedmatt.bsky.social spoke to LBC today about people attending A&E with minor conditions.
He said that it is really important to help patients understand there are alternatives to A&E where they can be treated more quickly.
He said that it is really important to help patients understand there are alternatives to A&E where they can be treated more quickly.
December 31, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Our chief executive confedmatt.bsky.social spoke to LBC today about people attending A&E with minor conditions.
He said that it is really important to help patients understand there are alternatives to A&E where they can be treated more quickly.
He said that it is really important to help patients understand there are alternatives to A&E where they can be treated more quickly.
Our director of acute and community care, @rorydeighton.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Breakfast about new figures showing that people are now turning up to A&E for minor conditions.
He also discussed how the #NHS is committed to supporting the government's ambition of moving more care closer to home.
He also discussed how the #NHS is committed to supporting the government's ambition of moving more care closer to home.
December 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Our director of acute and community care, @rorydeighton.bsky.social, spoke to BBC Breakfast about new figures showing that people are now turning up to A&E for minor conditions.
He also discussed how the #NHS is committed to supporting the government's ambition of moving more care closer to home.
He also discussed how the #NHS is committed to supporting the government's ambition of moving more care closer to home.
Huge congratulations to the NHS staff across our membership named in the #NewYearHonours list and recognised for their extraordinary service to the #NHS 🎆
View the full list 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...
View the full list 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...
December 29, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Huge congratulations to the NHS staff across our membership named in the #NewYearHonours list and recognised for their extraordinary service to the #NHS 🎆
View the full list 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...
View the full list 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/p...
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We & @nhsconfed.org have released a new report which shows that an unacceptable number of people with acute mental health needs are being sent miles from home for treatment. It sets out key recommendations to help address inappropriate out of area placements.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ku4xfaf
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ku4xfaf
Bring care closer to home: new report calls for action to reduce shameful practice of out of area placements for people with acute mental health needs
The NHS Confederation and Royal College of Psychiatrists have published a new report about inappropriate out of area placements.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We & @nhsconfed.org have released a new report which shows that an unacceptable number of people with acute mental health needs are being sent miles from home for treatment. It sets out key recommendations to help address inappropriate out of area placements.
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ku4xfaf
Read more: tinyurl.com/4ku4xfaf
As the latest resident doctor strike came to a close this morning, Rory Deighton, our acute and community director, spoke to BBC Breakfast as we await the data on disruption caused to patients.
His interview has been used across BBC news bulletins. 📻📺
His interview has been used across BBC news bulletins. 📻📺
December 22, 2025 at 9:19 AM
As the latest resident doctor strike came to a close this morning, Rory Deighton, our acute and community director, spoke to BBC Breakfast as we await the data on disruption caused to patients.
His interview has been used across BBC news bulletins. 📻📺
His interview has been used across BBC news bulletins. 📻📺
Our acute and community network director, Rory Deighton, spoke to Times Radio about the impact of the resident doctor strikes and the work that goes on in the NHS to help keep patients as safe as possible.
December 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Our acute and community network director, Rory Deighton, spoke to Times Radio about the impact of the resident doctor strikes and the work that goes on in the NHS to help keep patients as safe as possible.
Our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social told Matthew Wright on LBC this morning that healthcare leaders are trying to keep everything going as much as they possibly can amid the ongoing winter pressures and that patient safety is top of their priority list.
December 20, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social told Matthew Wright on LBC this morning that healthcare leaders are trying to keep everything going as much as they possibly can amid the ongoing winter pressures and that patient safety is top of their priority list.
Our report with ADASS and RLDatix outlines where health and social care leaders in England are making the most of limited budgets to join up services and improve care. It sets out recommendations for local commissioners, govt and Phase 1 of the Casey Commission. Read in full here: buff.ly/3nDDad4
December 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our report with ADASS and RLDatix outlines where health and social care leaders in England are making the most of limited budgets to join up services and improve care. It sets out recommendations for local commissioners, govt and Phase 1 of the Casey Commission. Read in full here: buff.ly/3nDDad4
The NHS is undoubtedly under pressure with the current resident doctor strike , but as our director of acute and community services Rory Deighton told LBC earlier, the NHS is open for business and people should access the care they need to. 🏥💊☎️
December 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
The NHS is undoubtedly under pressure with the current resident doctor strike , but as our director of acute and community services Rory Deighton told LBC earlier, the NHS is open for business and people should access the care they need to. 🏥💊☎️
As a 5️⃣ day resident doctor strike gets underway this morning, listen to our chief executive Matthew Taylor on Times Radio yesterday evening on the implications for hospital flow and patient discharge.📻
December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
As a 5️⃣ day resident doctor strike gets underway this morning, listen to our chief executive Matthew Taylor on Times Radio yesterday evening on the implications for hospital flow and patient discharge.📻
🆕 "Managing scarcity more efficiently is not the same as restoring access or delivering long-term value for patients and the public purse."
Sara Hurley CBE reflects on the government's overhaul of NHS dentistry in England 👇
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/nhs...
Sara Hurley CBE reflects on the government's overhaul of NHS dentistry in England 👇
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/nhs...
NHS dentistry reform: a welcome signal, but not yet the reset patients need
A critical look at reforms to modernise the dental contract in England and deliver for patients with the greatest need.
www.nhsconfed.org
December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
🆕 "Managing scarcity more efficiently is not the same as restoring access or delivering long-term value for patients and the public purse."
Sara Hurley CBE reflects on the government's overhaul of NHS dentistry in England 👇
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/nhs...
Sara Hurley CBE reflects on the government's overhaul of NHS dentistry in England 👇
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/nhs...
Booking is open for our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference 🙌
The event is an exciting opportunity to bring together our members across the health sector alongside national and local experts and inspirational speakers to examine what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success.
The event is an exciting opportunity to bring together our members across the health sector alongside national and local experts and inspirational speakers to examine what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success.
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Booking is open for our second annual Care Closer to Home Conference 🙌
The event is an exciting opportunity to bring together our members across the health sector alongside national and local experts and inspirational speakers to examine what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success.
The event is an exciting opportunity to bring together our members across the health sector alongside national and local experts and inspirational speakers to examine what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success.
Our director of policy, @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to @listentotimesradio.bsky.social today on the announcement that resident doctor strikes will go ahead this week:
“It certainly will cause significant disruption… when flu does appear to be continuing to rise at quite concerning rates.” 👇
“It certainly will cause significant disruption… when flu does appear to be continuing to rise at quite concerning rates.” 👇
December 15, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Our director of policy, @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to @listentotimesradio.bsky.social today on the announcement that resident doctor strikes will go ahead this week:
“It certainly will cause significant disruption… when flu does appear to be continuing to rise at quite concerning rates.” 👇
“It certainly will cause significant disruption… when flu does appear to be continuing to rise at quite concerning rates.” 👇
Yesterday evening our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to BBC News about high rates of flu and its impact on services.
Members are doing all they can to maintain flow through hospitals and manage infection control.🤒
Members are doing all they can to maintain flow through hospitals and manage infection control.🤒
December 12, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Yesterday evening our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to BBC News about high rates of flu and its impact on services.
Members are doing all they can to maintain flow through hospitals and manage infection control.🤒
Members are doing all they can to maintain flow through hospitals and manage infection control.🤒
Our new guide to digital transformation is out today, taking a practical look at how digital transformation is changing leadership, technology, and patient care across the NHS – with case studies and clear guidance for every healthcare leader.
Read more: buff.ly/AdedaJC
Read more: buff.ly/AdedaJC
December 11, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Our new guide to digital transformation is out today, taking a practical look at how digital transformation is changing leadership, technology, and patient care across the NHS – with case studies and clear guidance for every healthcare leader.
Read more: buff.ly/AdedaJC
Read more: buff.ly/AdedaJC
Health inequalities aren’t inevitable, they’re fixable.
In the new ep of #HealthOnTheLine, we dig into what’s driving the gap in respiratory and vaccine-preventable disease outcomes and what we can do about it.
With @asthmaandlung.org.uk + @MeningitisNow.bsky.social
Listen now: buff.ly/Ocv987x
In the new ep of #HealthOnTheLine, we dig into what’s driving the gap in respiratory and vaccine-preventable disease outcomes and what we can do about it.
With @asthmaandlung.org.uk + @MeningitisNow.bsky.social
Listen now: buff.ly/Ocv987x
December 11, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Health inequalities aren’t inevitable, they’re fixable.
In the new ep of #HealthOnTheLine, we dig into what’s driving the gap in respiratory and vaccine-preventable disease outcomes and what we can do about it.
With @asthmaandlung.org.uk + @MeningitisNow.bsky.social
Listen now: buff.ly/Ocv987x
In the new ep of #HealthOnTheLine, we dig into what’s driving the gap in respiratory and vaccine-preventable disease outcomes and what we can do about it.
With @asthmaandlung.org.uk + @MeningitisNow.bsky.social
Listen now: buff.ly/Ocv987x
Our new briefing, created with NEC Software Solutions, explores the future of NHS dentistry and oral health. It outlines the key elements of a sustainable, prevention-led model designed to improve outcomes for those most at risk and enhance the nation’s wellbeing.
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
December 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Our new briefing, created with NEC Software Solutions, explores the future of NHS dentistry and oral health. It outlines the key elements of a sustainable, prevention-led model designed to improve outcomes for those most at risk and enhance the nation’s wellbeing.
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
Our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to BBC Newsnight last night about the high levels of flu we're seeing, earlier than usual this year.
The message? Get the flu jab💉
The message? Get the flu jab💉
December 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Our director of policy @laylamccay.bsky.social spoke to BBC Newsnight last night about the high levels of flu we're seeing, earlier than usual this year.
The message? Get the flu jab💉
The message? Get the flu jab💉
Join us in London on 24 February for the Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 — a must-attend event for health leaders, delivered with Optum and Accurx.
Network, share insights, and hear from leading voices as we explore practical solutions to deliver care closer to home.
Book now: buff.ly/owkNstr
Network, share insights, and hear from leading voices as we explore practical solutions to deliver care closer to home.
Book now: buff.ly/owkNstr
December 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Join us in London on 24 February for the Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 — a must-attend event for health leaders, delivered with Optum and Accurx.
Network, share insights, and hear from leading voices as we explore practical solutions to deliver care closer to home.
Book now: buff.ly/owkNstr
Network, share insights, and hear from leading voices as we explore practical solutions to deliver care closer to home.
Book now: buff.ly/owkNstr
There was little new for health in this fiscal statement for the first time in recent memory. But two things were notable:
✅a new public-private-partnership model for neighbourhood health centres
✅an increase in capital funding for tech.
Our briefing takes a look: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
✅a new public-private-partnership model for neighbourhood health centres
✅an increase in capital funding for tech.
Our briefing takes a look: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
Autumn Budget 2025: what you need to know
Headline points for healthcare leaders from the 2025 Autumn Budget.
www.nhsconfed.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
There was little new for health in this fiscal statement for the first time in recent memory. But two things were notable:
✅a new public-private-partnership model for neighbourhood health centres
✅an increase in capital funding for tech.
Our briefing takes a look: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
✅a new public-private-partnership model for neighbourhood health centres
✅an increase in capital funding for tech.
Our briefing takes a look: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...
We have today published our report in partnership with Browne Jacobson exploring what integrated health organisations (IHOs) are and how to make them a success. You can read the report and its recommendations to the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England here: buff.ly/odWzBdP
November 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
We have today published our report in partnership with Browne Jacobson exploring what integrated health organisations (IHOs) are and how to make them a success. You can read the report and its recommendations to the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England here: buff.ly/odWzBdP
What is the neighbourhood health service?
Ruth Rankine, the director of our Primary Care Network, spoke to BBC Politics London to set it out.
🟡With the NHS, but not just the NHS
🟡Delivering more joined-up care
🟡A new kind of relationship between services and communities.
Ruth Rankine, the director of our Primary Care Network, spoke to BBC Politics London to set it out.
🟡With the NHS, but not just the NHS
🟡Delivering more joined-up care
🟡A new kind of relationship between services and communities.
November 23, 2025 at 1:18 PM
What is the neighbourhood health service?
Ruth Rankine, the director of our Primary Care Network, spoke to BBC Politics London to set it out.
🟡With the NHS, but not just the NHS
🟡Delivering more joined-up care
🟡A new kind of relationship between services and communities.
Ruth Rankine, the director of our Primary Care Network, spoke to BBC Politics London to set it out.
🟡With the NHS, but not just the NHS
🟡Delivering more joined-up care
🟡A new kind of relationship between services and communities.