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
- Insights
Event insights: Responsible AI in NHS communications
22 Oct 2026
Exploring responsible AI use in NHS communications, with a presentation from Stephen Waddington.
Digital
Communications
- Insights
Health and care sector latest developments
22 Oct 2026
Latest developments affecting the health and care sector.
Delivery and performance
- Insights
Keep Britain Working Review: latest update and work in progress
20 Oct 2026
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.
Workforce
Prevention
- Insights
Shaping the debate: your views in the news
18 Oct 2026
A monthly round-up of how we are influencing the conversation on health and care on behalf of our members.
Communications
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
The NHS Alliance responds to the CQC’s State of Care report
22 Oct 2026
Sir Ciarán says a stable social care system is essential to improving the integration of services and providing more support closer to where people live.
Social care
Health inequalities
Mental health
- News
Welsh NHS Confederation responds to Welsh Government’s plans for a National Care Service Programme
20 Oct 2026
Darren Hughes restates the contribution of social care and calls for cross-UK, cross-party working on reforms.
Social care
Workforce
Integration
- News
NHS leaders need air cover for “inevitable difficult decisions” on maternity services
19 Oct 2026
Matthew Hopkins highlights the need for political "air cover" ahead of difficult decisions about maternity services.
Health inequalities
Quality
Race equality
- News
The NHS Alliance comments on the latest NHS estates data
15 Oct 2026
Matthew Hopkins says despite recent increased investment, trusts face huge infrastructure risks, with many patients treated in crumbling, outdated buildings.
Finance
NHS architecture
