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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Key recommendations and priorities to be addressed in the 2026 Budget.

As chair of the NHS Alliance BME Leadership Network, I am privileged to work alongside a strong and committed executive steering group and a dynamic, rapidly growing membership. Our members bring deep ...

Responding to the appointment of the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP as the secretary of state for health and social care, Sir Ciarán Devane, chief executive of The NHS Alliance, said: "On behalf of our ...

On the second Thursday of the month (or the third if there are bank holidays), NHS England publishes data relating to demand, activity, waiting times and national performance against constitutional ...

Sir Ciarán Devane, the new chief executive of The NHS Alliance, has warned that staff from diverse backgrounds feel particularly under threat at present. Race equality Health service leaders have ...