For healthcare leaders
Representing frontline reality, shaping policy, building capability
The NHS Alliance is the independent membership body that represents and supports the health and care system in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Spotlight
The NHS Alliance Autumn Conference 2026
The NHS Alliance Autumn Conference brings together senior leaders to share knowledge, discuss ideas, tackle shared challenges, & talk about how to shape the future of our health & care service.
Latest resources
- Case study
Critical care outreach – the emergency department journey
9 Nov 2026
Royal Glamorgan Hospital improved access to critical care outreach in the emergency department, providing timely support for seriously unwell patients as well as the staff caring for them.
Ambulance
Improvement
- Insights
Health and care sector latest developments
6 Nov 2026
Latest developments affecting the health and care sector.
Delivery and performance
- Report
What follows councils of governors?
6 Nov 2026
What comes next for foundation trusts if councils of governors are abolished?
Governance
Delivery and performance
NHS architecture
- Insights
Getting the best from NHS groups
2 Nov 2026
With clinically-led service strategy and clear direction, the group model remains a valuable option within the diverse NHS landscape, write Sir David Dalton.
Leadership
Delivery and performance
Governance
NHS architecture
Training and events
From board development to leadership training and national events, we help you grow, adapt, share insight and shape better care across the health and care sector.
Explore our training and eventsLatest news
- News
Welsh NHS Confederation relaunches as the Welsh NHS Alliance
5 Nov 2026
The news was officially announced at the organisation's annual conference this week.
Leadership
- News
The NHS Alliance response to NAO report on restructuring of ICBs
4 Nov 2026
Ian Perrin responds to a National Audit Office report on the restructuring of ICBs.
NHS architecture
- News
Welsh NHS Confederation responds to health minister’s announcement at annual conference
4 Nov 2026
Improving the health and wellbeing of the people of Wales requires clear short, medium and long-term planning, not just immediate recovery, says Welsh NHS Confederation.
Delivery and performance
- News
The NHS Alliance welcomes BPS’s findings into AI use to support mental health
30 Oct 2026
Alex Stewart says findings can help us to understand the concerns of clinicians who are seeing the impact of extensive AI use in people accessing mental health support.
Digital
Mental health
