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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 27/05/2026

Following our merger with @nhsproviders.bsky.social, we're now known as the NHS Alliance, the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Connect with us on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/nhs-...

The NHS Alliance: we've moved!

Join us over at our new account.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 11/03/2026

What does the future hold for healthcare in Wales? With Senedd elections looming , on the new ep of #HealthOnTheLine, we discuss the Welsh health system, touching on the real opportunities facing healthcare leaders, as well as the challenges on the road ahead. Listen: buff.ly/aX4329m

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 02/03/2026

The NHS Alliance will be the unified membership organisation formed from our merger with NHS Providers. From April, it will provide a strong national voice for health leaders and enable more effective collaboration and advocacy. Read more 🔗 buff.ly/htHWaXs

The NHS Alliance: One organisation, one membership. Uniting, representing and supporting healthcare leaders to improve the NHS and the health of the UK.

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The Association of Ambulance Chief Executives (AACE) @aace.org.uk · 25/02/2026

Driving change: advancing justice & equity for #women in health and care. Book your place at @nhsconfed.org's International #Womens' Day webinar to explore the changing #healthcare landscape, its disproportionate impact on women, and how to make a difference. > www.nhsconfed.org/events/drivi...

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Driving change: advancing justice and equity for women in health and care

Join the Health and Care Women Leaders Network’s International Women's Day 2026 webinar on Friday 6 March.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 24/02/2026

What does a Neighbourhood Health Service mean to you in practice? Our Care Closer to Home Conference with NHS Providers is in full swing with 400 attendees eager to hear from national and local experts and participate in discussions about what's needed to make neighbourhood working a success.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 23/02/2026

Our new report with CHP looks at how existing estates – both healthcare and partners’ buildings – can be optimised in order to deliver in the vision of opening Neighbourhood Health Centres. Read more buff.ly/eLqmOKE

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 13/02/2026

Cancer affects almost every family. So how do we turn the National Cancer Plan’s big ambitions into real change for patients? Hear from Macmillan CEO Gemma Peters about earlier diagnosis, personalised care, and how she would take on oncology inequalities. Listen now: buff.ly/NjjXoK1

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

📢 SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 November 📢 Our annual dinner, conference and exhibition will be BACK at Cardiff City Stadium. We've already got lots of ideas on how to make it our best conference yet! If you'd like to be involved, DM us 📩 and keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀

SAVE THE DATE:
Annual Dinner, Conference and Exhibition
3 & 4 November 2026 | Cardiff City Stadium

ARBED Y DYDDIAD:
Cinio, Ynhadledd ac Arddangosfa Flynyddol
3 & 4 Tachwedd 202 | Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 04/02/2026

There are just under three weeks to go until our Care Closer to Home conference on 24 Feb. Our second plenary session, chaired by @rrankine.bsky.social, will draw on insights from best practice across the country, including learnings from the National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 30/01/2026

Our Care Closer to Home Conference 2026 is fast approaching. Our first panel session, chaired by Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, will explore the key themes emerging from neighbourhood working over the past year, highlighting both notable progress and the areas where further clarity is still needed.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 22/01/2026

As attention now shifts to implementation, many health leaders like you are seeking clarity on the core principles, intended outcomes and essential functions of neighbourhood models nationally. Join us in London on Tuesday, 24 February for the Care Closer to Home Conference 2026.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 20/01/2026

The programme for our Care Closer to Home conference in London on 24 February is now live 🎉 This event brings together colleagues from across the system to examine what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success — the kind of collaboration that will underpin a radically reconfigured NHS.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 16/01/2026

We’re pleased to announce that Sir Ciarán Devane will lead the new organisation formed by the merger of @nhsproviders.bsky.social and @nhsconfed.org becoming its first chief executive. ➡️https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-confederation-and-nhs-providers-announce-new-chief-executive

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NHS Confederation and NHS Providers announce new chief executive

Sir Ciarán Devane to lead the new membership body.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 15/01/2026

We’re delighted to confirm that Al Mulley, professor of health policy and clinical practice at the The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy & Clinical Practice and professor of medicine at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, will be a keynote speaker at our Care Closer to Home conference.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 09/01/2026

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 👇

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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 🎧️ bit.ly/3KCz3D4

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 01/01/2026

Happy New Year, from us all at the NHS Confederation 🎉

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 31/12/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 31/12/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 29/12/2025

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...

Congratulations to all NHS staff recognised in the New Year Honours list 2026. Thank you for your extraordinary service to the NHS.

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The Royal College of Psychiatrists @rcpsych.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

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

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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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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 22/12/2025

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. 📻📺

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 20/12/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 20/12/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 18/12/2025

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

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 17/12/2025

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. 🏥💊☎️

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 17/12/2025

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.📻

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 16/12/2025

🆕 "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...

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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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 16/12/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 15/12/2025

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.” 👇

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 12/12/2025

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.🤒

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 11/12/2025

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

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 11/12/2025

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

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 09/12/2025

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...

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 05/12/2025

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💉

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 02/12/2025

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

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 26/11/2025

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...

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Autumn Budget 2025: what you need to know

Headline points for healthcare leaders from the 2025 Autumn Budget.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 24/11/2025

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

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 23/11/2025

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.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 19/11/2025

We're proud that so many of our members are shortlisted for this year’s HSJ Awards 👏 Being shortlisted from over 1,250 entries is a remarkable achievement, showing how our members go above and beyond for patients. Wishing our members the best of luck ahead of tomorrow's ceremony 🌟 #HSJawards

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 14/11/2025

Our acute and community care director Rory Deighton told LBC News today that resident doctor strikes could shift the NHS off its path towards improving care, reform, and living within its budget.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 12/11/2025

Why are so many people being kept out of work by ill health? And what can we actually do about it? In the latest ep of #HealthOntheLine, Matthew Taylor speaks with Sir Charlie Mayfield about his review into worklessness, and how employers and the NHS can team up to fix it. 🔗 buff.ly/Nal3t3E

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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

New @nhsconfed.org report out today highlights the importance of working across departments and in partnership with #localgov and others to achieve the 10 Yr Health Plan's ambition of shifting to prevention by addressing the wider determinant of health⬇️ www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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The state of integrated care systems 2024/25

Evidence-based report on ICSs’ progress, their response to evolving health policies, and role in implementing the 10 Year Health Plan.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 30/10/2025

From 1 April 2026, @nhsproviders.bsky.social and the NHS Confederation will merge to form a new organisation representing frontline NHS organisations. We’re excited to shape the future of #NHS representation, together. Find out more 🔗 www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-pro...

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 29/10/2025

Our director of primary care and neighbourhood lead, Ruth Rankine, attended @newstatesman1913.bsky.social Future of Healthcare Conference 2025 yesterday and took part in an interesting panel discussion on how we can build a healthcare service that meets the needs of people with long-term conditions

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 29/10/2025

At a time when health systems are under more pressure than ever, real transformation depends not only on strategy, but on confidence – confidence in leaders at every level to drive change and confidence from the public that services are built with them, not just delivered to them.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 27/10/2025

Today we have joined with @nhsproviders.bsky.social to call for additional funding for the NHS at the Budget next month to ensure services can deliver the best possible care to patients in the face of three unplanned cost pressures: 1️⃣ Redundancy costs 2️⃣ Ongoing strike action 3️⃣ Higher drugs prices.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 12/10/2025

Our chief exec, @confedmatt.bsky.social spoke to BBC Radio 4's Broadcasting House this morning about medicines pricing. He was clear that any new deal the government strikes with pharmaceutical companies must be paid for with additional money and not from existing budgets.

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NHS Confederation (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsconfed.org · 01/10/2025

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we stand firm in power and pride. The latest episode of our #HealthOnTheLine podcast brings together two leading voices for quality in the NHS: Dame Professor Robina Shah and Joan Saddler OBE.

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