Publications

Challenging bureaucracy

This report sets out our findings on bureaucratic burdens on the NHS and what actions should be taken to free the NHS from unnecessary bureaucracy.

15 November 2013

Changing care, improving quality

This report identifies six principles to consider as a foundation for reconfiguration plans.

4 June 2013

The triumph of hope over experience

This report looks at the available evidence about the pattern of reorganisation, why there’s so much of it and why it often fails.

18 June 2010

What's it all for?

Joint Independent Healthcare Advisory Services, NHS Confederation report sets out recommendations for reducing unnecessary bureaucracy in regulation

5 June 2009

Priority setting: strategic planning

Considerations for the strategic planning cycle and tools which may be useful for PCTs to adopt and adapt.

1 April 2008

Priority setting: legal considerations

Exploring judicial review and the duties of the Secretary of State for Health and PCTs.

1 February 2008

Health and care bill: committee stage

MPs urged to support an amendment imposing checks and balances on new powers for the health secretary to intervene in changes to local health services

21 September 2021