The Latest Breaking News from NHS Confederation

Andy Burnham Set for No 10 'Coronation' Backed by 322 Labour MPs Even as Critics Question His Democratic Mandate

Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's next prime minister after receiving overwhelming support from Labour MPs, raising questions about his democratic mandate and policy clarity.

International Business Times UK · Jul 9

NHS doctors begin five-day strike amid staff cuts warning

Thousands of the 77,000 resident doctors working in hospitals and community services are believed to be striking on Friday

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

NHS doctors go on strike as leaders warn industrial action could mean staff cuts

Some 77,000 resident doctors work in hospitals and community services, with thousands of them expected to strike for five days from Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2025

Winter crisis beds to be cut as strikes cost the NHS £1.4 billion, hospital leaders warn

Strikes have cost the NHS £1.4 billion so far, healthcare leaders have warned.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2023

Children waiting years for autism and cerebral palsy treatment as NHS chiefs slam government inaction

Exclusive: NHS leaders say repeated warnings’ to ministers over waits for children’s care have been ignored

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Consultants announce more strike action as second walkout begins

Medics are to provide ‘Christmas Day’-style cover during the latest action, which means emergency care will still be provided.

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2023

Strikes cancellations ‘tip of the iceberg’ – NHS Confederation

In a ‘worst-case scenario’, industrial action in the NHS could be causing double the number of cancellations being reported, representatives say.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

NHS health chiefs demand an ‘urgent’ plan to tackle the social care crisis

Exclusive: ‘Government after government has put off the question of resolving the question of how we fund our social care system,’ warns Matthew Taylor

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2023

Ministers told to set out plan for hiring mental health nurses in England

Exclusive: Sector’s staffing crisis will have knock-on effect on whole NHS system, warns healthcare leader

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2023

‘All bets off’ for patient safety if nurses and doctors coordinate strikes, health leader warns

Chief executive of NHS Confederation warns patient services would be ‘incredibly difficult to maintain’ in simultaneous walkout

Evening Standard · May 9, 2023