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NHS Providers @nhsproviders.bsky.social · 7d

🚨An important update: NHS Providers and NHS Confederation will merge to form a single membership body representing NHS organisations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

We’re excited to shape the future of #NHS representation, together!

Read more ➡️https://bit.ly/3Wqhcl0

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The Health Foundation @healthfoundation.bsky.social · Sep 30

We’re excited to share that @theqcommunity.bsky.social now has a new home with @nhsconfed.org.
Building on their strong existing partnership, together they will champion collaborative, bold, inclusive and purposeful improvement that spans sectors.

Read more ⬇️
https://bit.ly/42ecCcY

'Over the past decade the Q community has made a real difference to the reputation and practice of improvement in health care. As Q joins the NHS Confederation, its future is bright – poised to extend its reach and deepen its impact across the system.' Dr Jennifer Dixon, The Health Foundation

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Sep 22

At #LDConf we hosted an event with @nhsproviders.bsky.social on neighbourhood health.

Chaired by @danielelkeles.bsky.social, speakers @rrankine.bsky.social, @helenmorganlibdem.bsky.social, @jessmcp.bsky.social covered:
✅ Local care action
💚 Social Care & mental health funding
🌍 Community insight

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Sep 22

Fuelling up for my trip to Bournemouth for the @libdems.org.uk conference. Starting with panel on #dentistry, then #neighbourhoodhealth, and finishing this evening on #prevention. With lots of meetings in between. @nhsconfed.org

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Aug 27

Great to see this published today. Summarising much of what has been said already with our 'take' on it and showing where members are already leading the way.

NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Aug 27

The NHS is shifting gears – putting neighbourhood health services front and centre to focus on prevention and community care.

Our latest long read explains what this means and why it matters.

Delivering a neighbourhood health service: what the 10 Year Health Plan means for local integration

Unpacking the 10 Year Health Plan’s vision for a neighbourhood health service and what’s needed to make neighbourhood working a success.

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Aug 12

Don't miss out on attending our upcoming Primary Care Network webinar on 10 September (12pm to 1pm), the third in a series illustrating the future role primary care will play in delivering care at a place-based scale in the coming years.

📅 10 September
⏰ 12pm to 1pm

Book to attend our webinar, 'Realising the potential of primary care provider collaboratives: Surrey Downs Health and Care' on Wednesday, 10 September (1pm to 2pm)

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Aug 12

These have been so popular! and definitely lots of interest in this one 👇

NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Aug 12

Don't miss out on attending our upcoming Primary Care Network webinar on 10 September (12pm to 1pm), the third in a series illustrating the future role primary care will play in delivering care at a place-based scale in the coming years.

📅 10 September
⏰ 12pm to 1pm

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Aug 7

Our chief exec @confedmatt.bsky.social joined Professor Robert Winston on @listentotimesradio.bsky.social to debate how we need to fund the NHS.

He said that the suggestion that we should move away from the universal tax funded service is a massive distraction.

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 31

Join us and NHS England for the first in our new webinar series on online consultation tools — with practical support and case studies ahead of the contractual requirement for GP practices to have them switched on throughout core hours from October.

📅 6 Aug | 🕛 12–1pm

Book now: buff.ly/fhBZjEZ

Practice support on implementing online consultation tools and contractual requirements

Explore best practice, case studies, and expert guidance to implement and use online consultation tools ahead of the October 2025 deadline.

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Jonathan Griffiths @drjongriffiths.bsky.social · Jul 18

If you are an #NHS #GeneralPractitioner, how equipped do you feel to manage the death of a child and support the bereaved parents? We have produced a Framework to help.

Please read and share!

👉 www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk//latest/publ...

#childdeath #bereavement #childloss

Child Death Framework

Guidance for general practice teams to support bereaved families following the death of a child

www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jul 18

Great podcast with @emmabower.bsky.social and our @nhsconfed.org Primary Care network chair Duncan Gooch

www.gponline.com/podcast-exis...

Podcast: How can existing at-scale models help GPs prepare for a neighbourhood NHS?

Talking General Practice speaks to Dr Duncan Gooch, a GP partner in Derbyshire and chair of the NHS Confederation's Primary Care Network, about the 10-year health plan and what it means for general pr...

www.gponline.com

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 14

Don't miss our webinar on 23 July where we will discuss why quantifying the economic and social impact of the NHS is necessary and the framework for approaching it.

Sign-up buff.ly/4pj4cWq

@nhslocalgrowth.bsky.social will be joined by Eve Roodhouse of @local.gov.uk and @richardstubbs.bsky.social

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 11

Earlier this week, our chief executive Matthew Taylor was a guest on the prevention is the new cure podcast, where discussion focused on Ten-Year Health Plan post-publication:
🟡 Is the plan deliverable?
🟡 How NHS leaders feel now?
🟡 When we will see outputs?

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 10

Last year we supported 11 teams working at the interface between primary and secondary care to improve processes for local people.

We've now published reflections and learning from the teams involved, including recommendations for others and examples of good practice.

Learn more: buff.ly/2gh9hHt

Improvement across the interface

Lessons learned on improving the patient journey at the interface between primary and secondary care.

www.nhsconfed.org

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jul 4

It’s a good one!
@nhsconfed.org

youtu.be/iJZHzvezcpE

Is the Ten-Year Health Plan the right plan for the NHS?

YouTube video by NHS Confederation

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 3

Our chief executive Matthew Taylor's dispatch from the launch of the 10-year health plan this morning.📽️

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jul 3

Given the content of the 10YP today and the role of primary care at scale in delivery of neighbourhood health care, it's a good time to see how people are doing this around the country.

NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 3

Join us on 15 July for the second in our webinar series on illustrating the future role primary care will play in delivering care at a place-based scale in the coming years.

Register now 🔗https://buff.ly/eWSUNtn

Event - Realising the potential of primary care provider collaboratives - Tuesday 15 July 2025

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 3

"The challenge is always going to be implementation."

Our chief executive, @confedmatt.bsky.social spoke to @listentotimesradio.bsky.social about the government's ten-year plan and the three shifts associated with it.

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 3

Our chief executive @confedmatt.bsky.social told the BBC today that the ten-year health plan is "incredibly ambitious" that calls for the NHS to do things that have been talked about for decades but not achieved.

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jul 2

Read our new article and share your views 👇
www.nhsconfed.org/articles/key...

Key questions the ten-year plan will need to answer

Twelve issues healthcare leaders will be seeking clarity on in the long-awaited plan.

www.nhsconfed.org

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jun 26

New IT systems for GPs are a significant and encouraging step forwards, and something we have been advocating for on behalf of members.

Read our primary care director @rrankine.bsky.social's response 🔗 buff.ly/DS9Ej3I

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jun 25

www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

The future of primary care

This report discusses how primary care at scale can evolve and innovate to support the government's ambition to shift care closer to home.

www.nhsconfed.org

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jun 25

www.nhsconfed.org/publications...

Supporting general practice at scale: fit for 2024/25 and beyond

Tangible actions to address some of the immediate pressures facing general practice and primary care networks across the country.

www.nhsconfed.org

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Ruth Rankine @rrankine.bsky.social · Jun 25

Great to finally see plans to address this through a reform of GP funding formula, something we have consistently been pushing for over a number of years.
@nhsconfed.org #PCnetwork

www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar...

Wes Streeting diverts NHS cash from wealthy to working-class areas

The health secretary will overhaul GP funding so poorer areas get more per patient and pour an extra £2.2 billion into the ‘communities that need it most’

www.thetimes.com

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NHS Confederation @nhsconfed.org · Jun 23

1/ Our new report – AI use in NHS communications – reveals how AI is starting to reshape NHS communications practice.

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