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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🔍We’ve analysed the main Senedd election manifestos against the realities facing the Welsh NHS and social care today. 📌Our analysis looks at some of the similarities and differences in the manifestos and, crucially, what they're missing. Read it at IWA website here www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/...

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Health and social care in the Senedd manifestos: Consensus on the ‘what’ but where is the ‘how’? - Institute of Welsh Affairs

Darren Hughes examines the cross-party promises to the NHS and looks at what is missing from their manifestos.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

🗳️ In two weeks, we’ll know the result of the 2026 Senedd election. We’ve analysed the manifestos of the six main political parties in Wales through the lens of health and social care 🩺 🧷Read our analysis: nhs-providers.vercel.app/resources/se...

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Senedd election manifesto analysis

An analysis of the the six main political parties' manifestos for the Senedd election through a health and social care lens.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

🤝Thank you to everyone who joined the Welsh NHS Confederation HAWA hustings event! We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout and to host representatives from all six major parties in Wales for a thought-provoking and engaging discussion. 💬 🎥Watch the full session here: youtu.be/KNmk-O_fGVc

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Welsh NHS Confederation Health and Wellbeing Alliance hustings with party spokespeople

YouTube video by Welsh NHS Confederation

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

💡 Explained: health and social care integration💡 In Wales, integration means delivering seamless, person‑centred support that helps people live well, stay independent, and get the right help at the right time. 🩺 Read our explainer: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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How are health and social care integrated in Wales?

This explainer article gives an overview of how health and social care integration in Wales.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

💡 Explained: the NHS Wales workforce💡 Our new explainer outlines the current make-up of the NHS Wales workforce, how it is changing, and the national action being taken to attract, educate, train and retain the staff we need for the future. 🩺 Read our explainer: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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What does the NHS workforce look like in Wales?

This explainer article gives an overview of the NHS workforce structure in Wales.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

💡 Explained: Urgent and emergency care in Wales 💡 Our latest explainer gives an overview of the structured approach to urgent and emergency care in Wales, which is a vital part of the NHS Wales system. 🛋️Read our explainer: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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What is urgent and emergency care?

This explainer article gives an overview of the components of urgent and emergency care in Wales.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

NHS leaders welcome the investment in the social care workforce as a welcome step in the right direction towards stabilising health and care in Wales. Social care plays an invaluable role in supporting people to remain independent for longer and supporting our communities 👴

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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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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

🗳️ Today marks 100 days until the Senedd election! NHS leaders in Wales have outlined five key priorities for all political parties to commit to in order to transform the health and wellbeing of the nation. Director Darren Hughes shares his thoughts 📽️ Full press release: lnkd.in/eTf_PZqa

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The programme for the @nhsconfed.org Care Closer to Home conference in London on 24 February is now live. #CareCloserToHome is a unique chance to network, share insights and hear from leading voices shaping integrated neighbourhood working. Find out more 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/events/care-...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Ahead of today's Senedd debate on a petition to end corridor care in Wales, NHS leaders have highlighted the urgent need to address the root causes of ‘corridor care’ in hospitals - a consequence of system-wide challenges. Read the full press release 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-lea...

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NHS leaders urge action to tackle root causes of corridor care

NHS leaders urge consideration of the root causes of 'corridor care' ahead of Senedd debate.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Our members in Wales convened with a cross-section leaders from England and Northern Ireland to discuss the question: What model will improve oral health for those most at risk and reduce failure demand across the system? Read the briefing on the agreed consensus: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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Exploring the future model of dentistry and oral health provision

NHS dentistry faces a defining moment. Healthcare leaders convened to uncover what model of provision will improve oral health.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Read our response to the CMO's annual report report, which aligns with NHS leaders' calls for an urgent shift towards a prevention-first approach to improve declining healthy life expectancy and pressure on health and care services👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/cmo-rep...

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CMO report is further evidence of urgency to prioritise prevention

Wales' Chief Medical Officer calls for an urgent shift to a prevention-first approach to address healthy life expectancy and healthcare pressures.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

VACANCY: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Are you passionate about communications, public affairs, and making a difference to health and care across Wales? 👇 Application deadline: 17 November Interview date: 3 December welshnhsconfederation.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

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Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer - Agile working with a Cardiff base

Please note: this a full time, fixed term post for 12 months Are you passionate about communications, public affairs, and making a difference to health and care across Wales? The Welsh NHS Confederat...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

📣 New guidance launch 📣 Ahead of #WelshConfed25, we have renewed our partnership with @abpi.bsky.social to launch a joint guidance that offers practical tools to help NHS and pharmaceutical organisations develop, implement and evaluate partnerships to improve patient outcomes. Links 👇

Welsh NHS Confederation in partnership with abpi

Working together: Guidance to support transformative pharmaceutical industry partnerships with the NHS in Wales

November 2025

Conffederasiwn GIG Cymru mewn partneriaeth gydag abpi

Gweithio gyda'n gilydd: Canllawiau i gefnogi partneriaethau trawsnewidiol y diwydiant fferyllol gyda'r GIG yng Nghymru

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Take a look at the breakfast sessions on offer at #WelshConfed25 🥐☕ With sessions from Mind Cymru, Health and Care Research Wales and PwC, there's something for everyone. Find out more 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

Breakfast sessions
8.00 - 8.50
The state of the nation's mental health - Mind Cymru
How will recent investment in commercial research delivery improve patient outcomes? - Health and Care Research Wales
Driving long term sustainable value through cost optimisation in NHS Wales - PwC

Sesiynau dros frecwast
8.00 - 8.50
Cyflwr iechyd meddwl y genedl (Mind Cymru)
Sut fydd buddsoddiad diweddar mewn cyflawni ymchwil fasnachol yn gwella’r canlyniadau i gleifion? (Health and Care Research Wales)
Ysgogi gwerth cynaliadwy hirdymor drwy optimeiddio costau yn GIG Cymru (PwC)

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Yesterday marked 2 weeks to go until #WelshConfed25! Last week, NHS leaders gathered at Cardiff City Stadium for the Ministerial Summit on Primary Care. We look forward to uniting cross-sector leaders at the stadium on Thursday 6 November for a day of shared learning, discussion and networking 🔗👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Want to know more about the landscape and context in Wales when it comes to population and public health in Wales? Get confused between the two? We've written two explainers 💡👇 Population health: www.nhsconfed.org/publications... Public health: www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

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What is population health?

The next in the Welsh NHS Confederation's explainer series focuses on an overview of population health in Wales.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

WOW (Wales One World) Choir will be performing at this year's pre-conference dinner, on Wednesday 5 November. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, WOW brings together people from across the world who are seeking sanctuary in Cardiff. Book your dinner place now: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🗣️Some way to go to find final Welsh Government budget solution We responded to the Welsh Government's outline Draft Budget 2026-27 💼 , which contains at least the same amount of funding as this year in real terms for each government department. Full response: www.nhsconfed.org/news/some-wa...

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Some way to go to find final Welsh Government budget solution in Wales

The Welsh Government's outline Draft Budget 2026-27 contains at least the same real terms funding as this year for each government department.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🚨 Hiring: Administration Support Officer 🚨 We're looking for someone experienced in providing admin support and liaising with senior leaders to support our director and wider team. 📅 Apply by: 27 Oct 🗓️ Interview: 12 Nov Apply now: welshnhsconfederation.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...

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Administration Support Officer - Agile working with a Cardiff base

Are you experienced in providing administration support and liaising with senior leaders? The Welsh NHS Confederation are recruiting an Administration Support Officer to play a key role in supporting ...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

We can't wait for our panel session on the Plenary stage at #WelshConfed25 Health is not an island: Making prevention everybody's business Chair: Pippa Britton OBE Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE Lord Victor Adebowale CBE Matthew Brown More info: tinyurl.com/2fufd2pw

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WelshConfed25: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition

WelshConfed25 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

There's lots going on behind the scenes to make hashtag#WelshConfed25 our best conference yet! Find out more 👇 ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Next week is #SASWeek25, celebrating the value of SAS (specialty, associate specialist, and specialist) doctor workforce. Secure your place at the specialist and wellbeing webinars, held in partnership between the BMA and NHS Employers, and keep an eye out for events in your NHS organisation 👀👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Today = 6 weeks to go until #WelshConfed25! Anchored by ITV Wales’ Rob Osborne, the programme is packed with inspiring sessions on an array of important topics. 📅 Thursday 6 November 📍Cardiff City Stadium ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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WelshConfed25: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition

WelshConfed25 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

#WelshConfed25 speaker spotlight 🔎 As the political heat turns up in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles MS will be giving a keynote address on the Plenary stage. View the full programme: ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

Keynote address:
Jeremy Miles MS
Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care
6 November 2025 | Cardiff City Stadium

Prif anerchiad
Jeremy Miles AS
Ysgrifennydd y Cabinet dros Iechyd a Gofal Cymdeithasol
6 Tachwedd 2025 | Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

📣 📣 PSA: The #WelshConfed25 programme is now LIVE! The programme is packed with inspiring sessions on an array of important topics. Take a look at what you can expect 👇 ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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WelshConfed25
6 November 2025 | Cardiff City Stadium
Programme now live

Conffederasiwn GIG Cymru
WelshConfed25
6 Tachwedd 2025 | Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd
Rhaglen yn fyw nawr

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The Senedd Local Government and Housing Committee published a report on the role of local authorities in supporting hospital discharges 🏥 We engaged extensively with the committee's inquiry on behalf of NHS leaders in Wales, with our key calls featuring throughout the report. Read our response 👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

#WelshConfed25 speaker announced 🥳 Leanne Spencer: international keynote speaker & bestselling author 💡 Leanne will discuss Cadence, a practical approach to sustaining performance without sacrificing wellbeing. Don't miss out: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

Resilience in action: Finding your rhythm in turbulent times
Leanne Spencer
International keynote speaker and bestselling author
6 November 2025, Cardiff City Stadium

Resilience in action: Finding your rhythm in turbulent times
Leanne Spencer is international keynote speaker and bestselling author of three books including Cadence, a Finalist in the Business Book Awards.
Described as the leading voice on sustainable high performance in the workplace, Leanne has been in the wellbeing sector for over 13 years, her TEDx talk has over 132,000 views and she was Highly Commended at the Speaker Awards.
6 November 2025, Cardiff City Stadium

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Join us at our pre-conference reception and dinner to make connections and get inspired 🤝 💡 🗓️ Wednesday 5 November 2025 📍 Hilton Hotel, Cardiff Book your place now 👉 information on our event page: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

2 months to go until WelshConfed25 🥳 With delegate places selling fast, don't miss out on your chance to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges and forge the collaborative partnerships needed to transform patient care. Eng: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 Cym: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

It's getting closer to WelshConfed25...have you booked your place yet? 👀 Hear from Marie Curie's @daviesna2.bsky.social on what she got from attending her first Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference last year 👇 Find out more: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2...

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Why attend WelshConfed25? Don't take it from us, take it from one of last year's delegates! "The conference stands out for its breadth of influence and the genuine opportunities it offers for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.” WelshConfed24 delegate Don't miss out, book your place now 👇

"The conference stands out for its breadth of influence and the genuine opportunities it offers for meaningful dialogue and collaboration.”
WelshConfed24 delegate
6 November 2025, Cardiff City Stadium

"Mae dylanwad eang a'r cyfleoedd gwirioneddol y mae'r gynhadledd yn eu cynnig yn unigryw o ran cynnal deialog a galluogi cydweithio ystyrlon."
Cynrychiolydd WelshConfed24
6 Tachwedd 2025, Stadiwm Dinas Caerdydd

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Last night, our director Darren Hughes spoke to BBC Radio Wales Drive about the improvement in NHS waiting times in Wales and what's been making a difference. 📻 Listen to the full interview at 1h18 mins: lnkd.in/eCCxMwDA

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Snapshot of June/July NHS activity and performance statistics: 🏥 Daily average emergency department attendances highest on record 🚑 Ambulance handover delays at their lowest since July 2021 ⏲️ 2+ year waits at their lowest since March 2021 Read our response: www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhss-un...

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NHS's unwavering commitment to patients clear in latest performance statistics

Several areas saw commendable improvements, including emergency departments, ambulance handover delays and the longest waits for treatment.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

“Although there are plans, programmes, networks, metrics and so on, this is ultimately about improving experience and outcomes for patients, whose lives this affects most." Read our response to the Welsh Government's cancer care plans 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/clarity...

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Clarity on expectations for cancer care improvement welcomed

NHS leaders are committed to doing more, as they know how important it is to get this right, says Darren Hughes.

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Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry @abpi.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We’re proud to be an event partner for WelshConfed25. Registration for WelshConfed25 is now open! 📆 Thursday 6 November 📍Cardiff City Stadium Join us to connect, collaborate, share insights and develop innovative solutions to deliver high quality care for all. www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

Why should you attend WelshConfed25? "It's become an essential part of the health policy sphere in Wales." Hear what Nick Webb at RCGP Cymru Wales gets out of our annual conference 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

“Unless we move to a longer-term vision for health and social care, we will still be fighting the same battles in years to come.” Read our full response to the Welsh Government's announcement of additional funding to strengthen community-based social care: www.nhsconfed.org/news/communi...

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Community-based social care funding welcomed, but long-term solution needed

The Welsh Government announced £30m funding for local authorities to strengthen community-based social care services and improve hospital discharge.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

📣 WelshConfed25 breakout session sneak peak 👀 Our breakout sessions will be brought to you by: 🔬 Novartis ➡️ secondary prevention 🧪 Life Sciences Hub Wales ➡️ cancer innovation 📊 Dedalus ➡️ digital and data 👴 Carers Wales ➡️ the role of the carer 🧠 Platfform ➡️ mental health and social change Link 👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Our July newsletter has just gone out 📨 Want to find out more? Sign up to 'Welsh NHS Confederation - at a glance' here: www.nhsconfed.org/membership/e...

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Email newsletters

Keep up to date with all the latest healthcare news, views and analysis

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The number one reason people give for attending our annual conference is NETWORKING 🤝 Want to build your network? Make new contacts? Build on existing relationships? Attend or exhibit at #WelshConfed25, Wales' health and care event of the year 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25

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WelshConfed25: Welsh NHS Confederation Annual Conference and Exhibition

WelshConfed25 unites leaders at Wales' health and care event of the year.

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

🧵 We've written for the Public Sector Executive on what NHS leaders in Wales want the next Welsh Government to prioritise. This includes: 🔎 A greater focus on prevention and the wider determinants of health, requiring a shift to long-term budgets and planning

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Public Sector Executive Issue 135 Q3 Page 18

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

🧵Thread 🧵 The latest NHS Wales activity and performance statistics show a mixed picture, but with notable progress in ambulance handover delays 🚑 Here's a snapshot👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

🎭How is creativity changing care in Wales? Can the arts ease pressure on health services? Find out at Weave | Gwehyddu 2025, Wales’ national arts & health conference. 📍Wrexham University 📆8–9 Sept More info: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/weave-gweh... #Weave2025 #ArtsAndHealth

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Want to attend Wales' health and care event of the year? 👩‍💼 Join senior leaders from across the health and care sector 💭 Hear from thought-provoking speakers 🗣️ Take part in engaging sessions 🧬 Explore the challenges and opportunities ahead 💡 Leave inspired Link in comments 👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Yesterday we spoke to MSs from a range of parties, Senedd researchers, members of the public and even ITV Wales' Rob Osbourne at the Senedd's Y Farchnad event. We discussed our members' priorities for the 2026 Senedd election - find out more in the comments 👇

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Welsh NHS Confederation @welshnhsconfed.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

This week, we launched bookings for our annual conference 🎉 Join us on 6 November at Cardiff City Stadium for Wales' health and care event of the year!

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