The latest test and trace figures show we simply do not have the so-called ‘world-beating’ system that was promised, Dr Layla McCay has said.

The Welsh NHS Confederation is calling on all political parties to confront the big issues facing health and social care in their manifestos for the 2021 Senedd election and are putting forward solutions for them to consider

The public support for the NHS during the first part of the COVID-19 crisis was “remarkable and humbling” and this support will be needed again as a second wave hits at a time when the health service’s workforce is overstretched, and faces chronic staff shortages, the NHS Confederation has said.

The Public Accounts Committee’s ‘NHS Nursing Workforce’ report “makes it abundantly clear that the NHS and social care both still need many more nurses going forward”, Danny Mortimer, deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation, has said.

The NHS Confederation has said the latest ONS morality figures are cause for concern.

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The Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation, Darren Hughes responds to the latest Welsh Government update on Coronavirus in Wales

Responding to today’s briefing from England’s chief medical officer, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said clear Government action needed as COVID-19 infections rise

The NHS Confederation has responded to the latest NHS test and trace figures.

Responding to the announcement of an additional £150 million capital funding to expand and upgrade 25 more A&Es to reduce overcrowding and improve infection control ahead of winter, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said more detail needed about NHS winter funding plans

Responding to reports that the Health Secretary is considering making GPs the gatekeepers of the testing system, Dr Graham Jackson, GP and senior clinical adviser at the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare system, said primary care would grind to a halt if GPs become testing gatekeepers

Responding to the letter from NHS England and NHS Improvement on funding for the second half of the financial year, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare system, said relief at funding announcement but trepidation at what lies ahead

Darren Hughes, Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation responds to the Welsh Government’s Minister for Health and Social Services statement outlining a plan for Winter pressures

Responding to the Health Secretary’s suggestion that tests should be prioritised for those who need it most, Dr Layla McCay, director at the NHS Confederation, said prioritise NHS and care home staff for testing

Responding to reports that NHS staff are off work because of problems with testing, Dr Layla McCay, director at the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said health leaders say lack of testing access is significant barrier to restoring services

Responding to Labour’s request to Government for a winter care home plan, Niall Dickson, chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents organisations across the healthcare sector, said Government must spell out social care plan ahead of winter.

Responding to the NHS England letter saying that GP practices must make sure patients can be seen face-to-face when they need such appointments, Dr Graham Jackson, chair NHS Clinical Commissioners and senior clinical adviser at the NHS Confederation, said majority of practices continue to offer face-to-face consultations

Darren Hughes, the Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation responds to the First Minister for Wales update on Coronavirus restrictions

Further investment is needed in colleges if the Government is to stand a fighting chance of tackling the significant workforce vacancies across the NHS and social care and taking forward its levelling up ambitions.

The NHS Confederation has responded to the latest test and trace figures.