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The CQC must do more to demonstrate it delivers value for money
The CQC must do more to demonstrate it delivers value for money and is capable of assessing new models of care, NHS Confederation has...
NHS Confederation fully supports the Health Foundation and King’s Fund report about a Transformation Fund
Responding to a report on transformation funding entitled Making change possible: A Transformation Fund for the NHS by the think-tanks the Health Foundation and...
NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network comments on NCISH mental illness report
The NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network responds to the University of Manchester’s National Confidential Inquiry into Suicide and Homicide by People with Mental Illness...
NHS Confederation welcomes Healthwatch’s focus on joined-up, patient-focused healthcare
Responding to today’s ‘Safely Home’ report by independent consumer champion Healthwatch, the NHS Confederation has welcomed the report’s focus on individual patient experience and...
The art of the possible: community health services’ role in new care models
New, joined up models of care being developed by the NHS risk overlooking the full potential of community health services which are vital for...
NHS Confederation welcomes Jeremy Hunt’s focus on a more human centred NHS
The NHS Confederation has responded to today’s speech by health secretary Jeremy Hunt, welcoming his focus on empowerment of NHS patients and staff and...
Physician census demonstrates support for seven-day care
NHS Employers has responded to the census of consultant physicians in the UK produced by the Royal College of Physicians. Paul Wallace, director of employment...
Simplifying hospital waiting time measures so providers are no longer penalised is a welcome step
Commenting on the announcement on waiting time standards, NHS Confederation Chief Executive Rob Webster said:
"Simplifying hospital waiting time measures so that providers are no...
Equality leaders join forces to promote their ideas throughout the NHS
Twenty-five organisations today joined forces to develop and promote equality in the NHS workplace in 2015/16. These new ‘Equality and Diversity Partners’ have been selected...
Jeremy Hunt reappointed as Secretary of State for Health
Following Jeremy Hunt's retention of his South West Surrey seat in the general election last week and the subsequent cabinet reshuffle David Cameron has just confirmed...
NHS Employers responds to King’s Fund report on the NHS workforce
Responding to the King’s Fund report ‘Workforce Planning In The NHS’, published today, Danny Mortimer, chief executive of the NHS Employers organisation, said: "The Kings Fund...
NHS Confederation responds to party political manifestos
Commenting on the publication of the party political manifestos, which include new commitments, arbitrary targets on increases for some staff groups and scant mention...
Commission on urgent care for older people launched by NHS Confederation
An independent commission to drive improvements in urgent and emergency care for older people in and outside of hospitals is being launched today by...
NHS Confederation response to NHS England’s plans for redesigning care
Responding to NHS England’s announcement on transforming patient care, Rob Webster, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “Today’s naming of 29 vanguard sites, many...
Getting the sums right – How to sustainably finance personal health budgets
Personal health budgets are “complex” to introduce but the financial challenges of implementing them can be minimised if providers and commissioners work together, according...
The Blue Light Programme will help NHS staff have the resilience they need to save lives
Danny Mortimer, chief executive of the NHS Employers organisation, has welcomed the Blue Light Programme announced by charity Mind today: “Society asks front-line emergency staff...
NHS Confederation responds to CQC guidance on openness and transparency
Rob Webster, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “We must ensure that we retain the confidence and commitment of the public to the NHS....
Data can drive up standards in care says NHS Confederation
Commenting on the launch of MyNHS at the Foundation Trust Network Conference, Rob Webster, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: "Having comparative data on...
NHS Confederation, NHS Employers and NHS Partners responds to NHS England’s Five Year Forward View
Welcoming NHS England's Five Year Forward View, NHS Confederation chief executive Rob Webster, said: On Leading Change "The NHS requires a new burning ambition that we...
NHS Confederation comments on State of Care report
NHS Confederation responds to CQC State of Care report Rob Webster, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said: “We know you cannot inspect quality into...
