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Workforce pressures and urgent need for building investment highlighted by CQC, says Mental Health Network
Responding to the CQC’s State of Care report, Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, which is part of the NHS Confederation, said workforce pressures and urgent need for building investment highlighted by CQC.
Government must end social care crisis – NHS Confederation response to Queen’s Speech
Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare system, said government must end social care crisis.
NHS makes small but important step to a carbon-free future
Responding to NHS England’s announcement of a scheme to reduce the use of plastics in hospitals, the NHS Confederation says the NHS is making a small but important step to a carbon-free future.
Steps must be taken to reduce relentless pressure on NHS staff
Danny Mortimer, deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, responds to today’s monthly NHS performance figures
Mental Health Network backs new children and young people’s mental health taskforce
Sean Duggan, chief executive of the Mental Health Network, welcomes the announcement of a children and young people’s mental health taskforce
Key Primary Care Network appointment announced by NHS Confederation
The NHS Confederation has appointed Ruth Rankine as its PCN Development Director. Ruth is currently deputy chief inspector of general practice at the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Negotiated Brexit deal best for patients says NHS Confederation in response to PM speech
Responding to the Prime Minister’s speech today, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the health and care sector, said negotiated Brexit deal best for patients says NHS Confederation in response to PM speech.
Expo 2019: NHS Confederation BME Leadership Network offers influence, voice and opportunity for BME leaders
Director of partnerships and equality Joan Saddler gives a round-up of BME Leadership Network activity at NHS Health & Care Expo 2019
New Digital NHS Wales Organisation a Positive Step
Welsh NHS Confederation response to Welsh Government announcement of a new NHS Wales organisation to deliver national digital services.
Plaid Cymru social care recommendations welcome but need to be sustainable
Welsh NHS Confederation response to Plaid Cymru’s announcement outlining recommendations for a National Care Service
Another major step forward for outdated NHS buildings and equipment
Niall Dickson responds to the Prime Minister’s announcement of extra capital investment for the NHS
Primary care mental health service improves health and saves NHS money, finds new report
A psychological treatment service working in GP surgeries in Nottingham offers hope to people other services can’t help and has already saved more money than its staffing costs in its first year, according to research published today by Centre for Mental Health with the NHS Confederation Mental Health Network.
Brexit risks remain for health and social care despite detailed preparations
Dr Layla McCay responds to the National Audit Office’s report Exiting the EU: supplying the health and social care sectors
Proposed changes to health legislation are a step on the way to better patient care
Niall Dickson responds to the legislative reform proposals published today by NHS England and Improvement.
No deal Brexit protection for UK nationals living in Europe welcome but we still need a deal, says NHS Confederation
Dr Layla McCay responds to the Government’s announcement on contingency plans for reciprocal healthcare arrangements in the event of no deal Brexit.
Free personal care announcement welcome but further details needed, says NHS Confederation
Labour’s promise to provide free personal care for older people is welcome, but more detail is needed, the NHS Confederation has said.
NHS running red hot as we approach busy winter period
The latest performance figures from NHS England show front-line health services are buckling under the strain of relentless demand and staff are coming under unremitting pressure, the NHS Confederation has said.
‘Mini-deal’ needed to keep patients safe during Brexit
Responding to the publication of Operation Yellowhammer, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said ‘mini-deal’ needed to keep patients safe during Brexit
New NHS pension options welcome but scrapping tapered annual allowance remains the best option, says NHS Confederation
Responding to the updated NHS pensions consultation from the Department of Health and Social Care, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, said new NHS pension options welcome but scrapping tapered annual allowance remains the best option.
Welsh NHS Confederation Response to the Immigration White Paper
The Welsh NHS Confederation has today published a response to the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper which reveals 53%* of EU/EEA nationals currently working in NHS Wales earn below the £30,000pa salary threshold proposed within the UK Government.