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.

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

Conservatives pledge 100 new GPs as part of community care drive

By Lee Peart 04 June 2024

The Conservatives have pledged to build 100 new GP surgeries as part of a drive bring healthcare closer to him.

Leaders calls on next Government to protect NHS from further cuts

By Lee Peart 31 May 2024

Health leaders have called on the next Government to ensure the resources it needs to prevent further cuts.

Government announces £64m 'WorkWell' pilots

By Lee Peart 07 May 2024

Greater Manchester, South Yorkshire and Cornwall are among 15 ICSs included in a new £64m pilot to help people stay in work.