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Is there geographic variation in the spread of seasonal viruses?

All ICBs have faced winter challenges, but seasonal viruses have impacted some more than others. This should be considered when measuring performance.

23 January 2025

NHS Confederation responds to government announcement on delays to the New Hospital Programme

Matthew Taylor comments on government's New Hospital Programme announcement

20 January 2025

NHS still under immense pressure despite drop in flu levels

It is too early to say if winter virus levels have peaked, and pressures on the NHS are likely to continue for some weeks.

16 January 2025

NHS Confederation responds to report on the scale of corridor care in hospitals

Corridor care is a last resort but NHS staff have been left with little choice in the face of immense demand.

16 January 2025

Ten-year plan: what must the NHS prioritise?

Ten-year health plan priorities with Sarah Woolnough and Harry Quilter-Pinner. Hazel Cheeseman on the vaping bill and six questions for Simon Ashton.

15 January 2025

Near record flu levels piles more pressure on NHS services

Flu combined with other winter viruses and staff sickness is making a challenging winter even more difficult.

10 January 2025

Pressure remains high across the NHS in Wales

In light of winter pressures on the NHS across the UK, a Welsh NHS Confederation spokesperson commented on the situation in Wales.

8 January 2025

NHS in a position of ‘national vulnerability’ as local services gear up for busiest period

Local NHS leaders are warning of huge pressure on their services in the coming days

3 January 2025

NHS working hard to care for patients amid rising flu levels

Flu levels are rising at a worrying rate, with high levels of other viruses circulating as well.

19 December 2024

Demand unrelenting as Welsh NHS going into winter hot

Director of the Welsh NHS Confederation Darren Hughes responds to the NHS Wales performance and activity statistics for October and November.

19 December 2024