Labour has published the first football-style league tables to rank hospitals in England from best to worst since the early 2000s, despite warnings it would not help patients choose where to seek care.

Another 'back to the future' moment in #NHS reform as Govt publishes league tables. My take on the pros & cons. In short, to command public confidence they need to measure the right things, be based on objective data & not be about naming and shaming @nhsconfed.org www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Excited that @nhsconfed.org & #NHS Comms AI Taskforce have published a report into #AI adoption in #NHScomms We're seeing lots of positive adoption but uptake is uneven and more governance is required to support safe adoption. Our taskforce will provide this. www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

Some highlights from SoS speech at #NHSConfedExpo ✅ Clearer priorities/fewer targets ✅ A slimmed down Centre ✅ICBs as strategic commissioners of local services ✅ Reinvigorate the FT model ✅ Change the financial rules - focus on outcomes/reform the tariff ✅ More integration between providers

Wes Streeting tells #NHSConfedExpo that the #spendingreview settlement puts “wind in the NHS’ sails” but acknowledges it’s below what the health think tanks say is needed. Says we need to take this settlement and combine it with the redesign of services to steer the nhs onto a sustainable path.

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting is now speaking at #NHSConfedExpo @nhsconfed.org Starts off by saying the #NHS as a free at the point of use public service is “in a fight for its life” but he’s confident the NHS will win that fight.

@nhsconfed.org @confedmatt.bsky.social asked about the #spendingreview settlement Says: ✅ Revenue settlement is good considering what other public services are getting but below long term average ❌ But the big concern is flat capital and no changes (so far) to rules on using private investment

@nhsconfed.org @confedmatt.bsky.social now speaking at #NHSConfedExpo ✅ The need to reimagine the NHS based on less hierarchy & built around patients ✅ Fundamental changes to our model of care ✅ Leveraging private investment to boost capital funding ✅ Not losing sight of the wider determinants

Sir Jim now in conversation with @nhsconfed.org Lord Victor Adebowale. #NHSConfedExpo Talking about moving at pace with the change programme but doing it compassionately: doesn’t want a prolonged process Hints they’re still pushing for a national redundancy scheme: something we’ve been calling for

Sir Jim Mackey giving his speech at #NHSConfedExpo Highlights so far for me: 1. Much less interference from the Centre 2. Fewer data returns/form filling 3. Focus on outcomes not inputs 4. Trusting people to work things out for their local circumstances 5. Develop greater ambition for the NHS

This is key. If there’s no extra capital & no changes to the rules that prevent private investment being used to boost capital funding, the NHS won’t be the ‘big winner’ from the CSR that some are claiming. But it’s hard to be churlish about the 2.8% for revenue given the wider public finances.

"The NHS is still one of the most powerful investments that this country has ever made in its people, and we know that the alternatives are more expensive and less safe. But we must do better" Victor Adebowale and Penny Dash kick off #NHSConfedExpo, setting the tone for 2 days of insightful talks.

Brilliant opening to #NHSConfedExpo from @nhsconfed.org chair Lord Victor Adebowale - clear message on the need to eradicate the inequalities in outcomes that continue to hold back progress. Urges government/NHSE to work hand in glove with local leaders to steer #NHS through this difficult period.

Positive development here - the Secretary of State has chosen not to "call in" nearly all of the service changes put before him since he took up. This is something @nhsconfed.org has been urging. Good to see the Secretary of State holding the line. @hsj.co.uk story 👇 www.hsj.co.uk/service-rede...

Good news that the elective cap is being scrapped, but intrigued to see what the cost-control plans are that now makes removing the cap affordable. www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

After talking to many local #NHS leaders, @nhsconfed.org is recommending the Treasury creates a national redundancy fund to meet the costs of the redundancies that leaders are being asked to make, as well as helping to ensure savings are realised more quickly 👇 www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

While there were no #NHS specific policies, the ObR’s forecasts show a worsening outlook for the economy and the public finances. The upshot is more front loading this year but much less next year and probably during the CSR period. Our @nhsconfed.org briefing 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

@hsj.co.uk coverage of @nhsconfed.org report out today on strategic commissioning and what the 50% cuts to ICB running costs may mean. www.hsj.co.uk/integrated-c...

With so much uncertainty about the future role of ICBs given recent government cuts to their running costs, this new @nhsconfed.org report looks at the importance of strategic commissioning and the vital role of ICBs in driving the government's three #NHS shifts 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

This is very good from @hsjeditor.bsky.social on the government's #NHS reorganisation U-turn, going back to the aims of the Lansley reforms and on to what Streeting is attempting now. So many parallels between the two, with some key lessons having not been learned. www.hsj.co.uk/comment/stre...

Good piece on the limbo that ICBs are in by @mimilaunder.bsky.social Cites the lack of a plan in place which has left many unanswered Qs, and how asking ICBs to cut by 50% by Q3 2025/26 is not credible. Featuring quotes from @nhsconfed.org @sarahjwalter.bsky.social www.hsj.co.uk/expert-brief...

I contributed to @prweekuk.bsky.social article on how #Covid - 5 years on - has changed #NHS comms. In short, a lot! 1 positive: the behavioural change insights we've generated through the vax programme. 1 negative: combatting more mis and disinformation. www.prweek.co.uk/article/1910...

Huge moment for #NHS leadership, with NHS England to be absolished. Can understand government's desire to bring the NHS back under direct political control, but this is a huge change and a large scale NHS reorganisation. Very destabilising. @nhsconfed.org view 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-con...

More changes in NHSE's leadership team as government recasts how DHSC & NHSE work together. The scale of the cuts is a surprise, but given the savings needed in 2025/26, there needs to be a reduction in areas of duplication at a national level. @nhsconfed.org view 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-con...

As the #NHS gears up for a very difficult planning round for 2025/26 - @confedmatt.bsky.social was on the Today programme earlier urging the government to support @nhsconfed.org members and not push all the financial risk we are seeing on to local NHS leaders and expect them to manage the fallout 👇

Coverage of NHSE's letter to local #NHS leaders, citing a £6.6bn gap following first round budget submissions ahead of 2025/26. Quotes @nhsconfed.org @confedmatt.bsky.social - "Govt can't push this risk on to local NHS leaders and expect them to manage the fallout" www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Despite what some say about the #NHS budget settlement of Oct 2024, the NHS and @nhsconfed.org members are gearing up for an extremely difficult 2025/26. New letter from NHS England says they are not happy with the first cut budget submissions from NHS orgs. 1/2 www.england.nhs.uk/publication/...

Good Times interview (£) with Richard Meddings. He rightly calls out the Govt mindset that “thinks financial control is handing out money in small parcels”. @nhsconfed.bsky.social will recognise this - costs spiral & you’re left to prop up inefficient infrastructure www.thetimes.com/article/ee68...

Good to see SoS committing to back #NHS leaders if they need to make difficult decisions: let's see it if happens... "NHS must learn to live within its means. We recognise this will mean tough decisions need to be made & local systems should feel empowered to make them." www.gov.uk/government/p...

📻 "Lots of NHS leaders will see things within this report that do resonate and really do make sense..." Dr. Layla McCay discusses the Public Accounts Committee report on NHS financial sustainability with Times Radio today.👇

Is AI the future of radiology? 🤔 Tune in to #HealthontheLine as Matthew Taylor chats with Dr Katharine Halliday about radiology's role, workforce challenges, and AI's potential. Plus, insights from the BBC's Nick Triggle and Stacey Hunter's innovative NHS solutions. Listen now on our website. 💡

Lots of good recs in PAC #NHS report, not least what it says about the centre making heroic assumptions on efficiency savings. But I can’t remember a Sel Comm report with such an excoriating tone & it confuses what Govt versus ALBs have accountability for. committees.parliament.uk/committee/12...

Hearing a lot from our @nhsconfed.bsky.social members today about the impact of the delays to the New Hospital Programme. Main 3 are: 1️⃣ Risks to patient safety 2️⃣ Impact on reducing waiting lists & improving productivity 3️⃣ Ongoing costs of maintaining old buildings. 1/2

There's a certain irony to this... www.hsj.co.uk/finance-and-...

There's been lots of coverage on corridor care. No NHS leader would say this is acceptable but as this good article shows, it may be the lesser of 2 evils. Quotes @nhsconfed.bsky.social Matthew Taylor: "NHS leaders are doing all they can to find more appropriate spaces." www.ft.com/content/9685...

Interesting piece on the NHS' planning guidance for 2025/26. @nhsconfed.bsky.social has been calling for a realistic delivery ask backed up with support from the government. Matthew Taylor quoted here saying "progress for patients will require difficult choices.” www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...

@nhsconfed.bsky.social Matthew Taylor in this article on winter pressures, saying the NHS has done all it can in advance to reduce risk to patients but that local services are in a position of "national vulnerability" with intense pressures starting to impact services. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Matthew Taylor on Today talking through @nhsconfed.bsky.social member concerns about the pressure on local #NHS services in the next 2-3 weeks, with a spike in flu cases, cold weather warning and high demand on all parts of the system 👇

It also shouldn't be under-estimated how intrinsic social care reform (extra support, better salaries & career paths, plus more funding) is to alleviating some of the demand on the #NHS The first phase of the commission needs to expedite some of the more immediate improvements that can be made.

Good to see the government trying to grip the long over-looked issue of #socialcare reform. While I can see why cross-party consensus is highly desirable, I wonder how realistic that will be given the commission reports a year out from the election. The govt has a large majority and should use it.

Local #NHS leaders are warning of huge pressure on services in the coming days as the NHS faces up to its busiest period. After hearing from many leaders in recent days, @nhsconfed.bsky.social says the NHS is in a position of “national vulnerability”. 🧵 1/5 www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-pos...

"I think what the government wants to do is ensure that revenue and that capital is spent in pursuit of a more sustainable model for the health service." ♻️ Our chief executive Matthew Taylor speaking to @evanhd.bsky.social on BBC Radio 4 PM this afternoon.

The English devo white paper highlights the role of 'strategic authorities' in addressing the social determinants of health. Apart from the alphabet soup of new org names, there's lots to welcome. @nhsconfed.bsky.social briefing looks at the implications for the NHS www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

An important opportunity to help shape a framework for ethical and effective use of #AI in #NHS communications 👇

Here's the engagement paper, published by @nhsconfed.bsky.social @ranjeetkaile.bsky.social @cullingtonsonya.bsky.social & team. It outlines proposals for implementing AI tools across all #NHS comms channels. Our survey seeks feedback on the paper - thanks. www.nhsconfed.org/system/files...

#NHS comms leads, please take @nhsconfed.bsky.social survey. Your feedback will inform the development of an #AI operating framework (due in Spring). We will also be running engagement sessions early next year to inform the development of the framework. survey.fra1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

I'm excited @nhsconfed.bsky.social are working with @ranjeetkaile.bsky.social @cullingtonsonya.bsky.social @wadds.bsky.social & others on a key initiative to support #NHS comms leads integrate #AI into their activities. Engagement paper and consultation now live 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/news/shaping...

The NHS was heralded as the Budget's 'big winner'. Expectations of the NHS have been raised but those in the know realise how much of the funding increase is already accounted for in higher inflation & new pay deals, leaving less for transformation. Good piece here 👇 www.hsj.co.uk/policy-and-r...

TERMINALLY ILL ADULTS (END OF LIFE) BILL SECOND READING AYES: 330 NOES: 275 Maj: 55 It passes- with a significant majority. Huge but somber moment in the chamber, the first time the Commons has voted for assisted dying. But there’s a long parliamentary passage to go.