The board holds overall responsibility and accountability for risk. Risk appetite is a core element of your organisation's risk management framework, and effectively articulating your board’s risk ...

An update on the latest developments from the Keep Britain Working review, including examples of where NHS organisations are investing in workplace health to keep staff well at work. The Keep Britain ...

Darren Hughes restates the contribution of social care and calls for cross-UK, cross-party working on reforms. Responding to the Welsh Government’s announcement of its plans for a National Care ...

Matthew Hopkins highlights the need for political "air cover" ahead of difficult decisions about maternity services. NHS leaders are calling for political air-cover for “inevitable” decisions ahead on ...

A monthly round-up of how we are influencing the conversation on health and care on behalf of our members.

Sir Ciarán says NHS leaders recognise the importance of ensuring that services are safe, inclusive and legally compliant for every patient and member of staff. Commenting on NHS England's publication ...

As the use of AI becomes increasingly embedded across the NHS communications landscape, the importance of having a clear, responsible approach that protects trust and reflects the values and ...

Matthew Hopkins says despite recent increased investment, trusts face huge infrastructure risks, with many patients treated in crumbling, outdated buildings. Responding to the publication of the ...

Sir Ciarán says a fragmented social care system is a problem in itself, and because of the knock-on impact it has on the NHS. Responding to the publication of the Skills for Care ‘State of Adult ...

A report sharing the learning from an 18-month action research programme exploring how strategic services can work in partnership with community-led organisations to strengthen neighbourhood health.

Many ICB leaders believe NHS England doesn't fully understand the role of ICBs as strategic commissioners, writes Kathy McLean, ICB Network chair for the NHS Alliance. Strong strategic commissioning ...

Far from perfect in its current form, now is the time to improve the Health Bill, writes David Williams. The government’s Health Bill is only about halfway through parliament but already feels like an ...