The independent membership body for all local health boards, NHS trusts and special health authorities in Wales. www.nhsconfed.org/waleshttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mkkfal6bgs2c🔍We’ve analysed the main Senedd election manifestos against the realities facing the Welsh NHS and social care today. 📌Our analysis looks at some of the similarities and differences in the manifestos and, crucially, what they're missing. Read it at IWA website here https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/2026/04/health-and-social-care-in-the-senedd-manifestos-consensus-on-the-what-but-where-is-the-how/28 Apr 2026 10:36 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkfal6bgs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mkadyapx5s24🗳️ In two weeks, we’ll know the result of the 2026 Senedd election. We’ve analysed the manifestos of the six main political parties in Wales through the lens of health and social care 🩺 🧷Read our analysis: https://nhs-providers.vercel.app/resources/senedd-election-manifesto-analysis24 Apr 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkadyapx5s24https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mibfjkgauc2v🤝Thank you to everyone who joined the Welsh NHS Confederation HAWA hustings event! We were thrilled with the fantastic turnout and to host representatives from all six major parties in Wales for a thought-provoking and engaging discussion. 💬 🎥Watch the full session here: youtu.be/KNmk-O_fGVc https://youtu.be/KNmk-O_fGVc30 Mar 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibfjkgauc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mi2alj2jbs2d💡 Explained: health and social care integration💡 In Wales, integration means delivering seamless, person‑centred support that helps people live well, stay independent, and get the right help at the right time. 🩺 Read our explainer: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/how-are-health-and-social-care-integrated-wales27 Mar 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2alj2jbs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mhg5znhlps2d📈 We responded to the NHS Wales activity and performance statistics (January & February 2026) Read our full response and analysis 👇 https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/scheduled-care-progress-continues-political-parties-need-be-more-radical19 Mar 2026 14:00 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhg5znhlps2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mgctqctun22w💡 Explained: the NHS Wales workforce💡 Our new explainer outlines the current make-up of the NHS Wales workforce, how it is changing, and the national action being taken to attract, educate, train and retain the staff we need for the future. 🩺 Read our explainer: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/what-does-nhs-workforce-look-wales05 Mar 2026 12:53 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgctqctun22whttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mfr4qv4rn22n💡 Explained: Urgent and emergency care in Wales 💡 Our latest explainer gives an overview of the structured approach to urgent and emergency care in Wales, which is a vital part of the NHS Wales system. 🛋️Read our explainer: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/what-urgent-and-emergency-care26 Feb 2026 11:47 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfr4qv4rn22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mfox7mfq5c23NHS leaders welcome the investment in the social care workforce as a welcome step in the right direction towards stabilising health and care in Wales. Social care plays an invaluable role in supporting people to remain independent for longer and supporting our communities 👴25 Feb 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfox7mfq5c23https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mf7svgdzzs2d📈 We responded to the NHS Wales activity and performance statistics (December & January) Read our full response and analysis 👇 https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/continued-progress-driving-down-waiting-lists-wales19 Feb 2026 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf7svgdzzs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3me4gbltmls2z📢 SAVE THE DATE: Tuesday 3 & Wednesday 4 November 📢 Our annual dinner, conference and exhibition will be BACK at Cardiff City Stadium. We've already got lots of ideas on how to make it our best conference yet! If you'd like to be involved, DM us 📩 and keep your eyes peeled for more info 👀05 Feb 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3me4gbltmls2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mdg7flyvoc2r🗳️ Today marks 100 days until the Senedd election! NHS leaders in Wales have outlined five key priorities for all political parties to commit to in order to transform the health and wellbeing of the nation. Director Darren Hughes shares his thoughts 📽️ Full press release: lnkd.in/eTf_PZqa27 Jan 2026 16:44 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdg7flyvoc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3mdcu5cdqq22rThe programme for the @nhsconfed.org Care Closer to Home conference in London on 24 February is now live. #CareCloserToHome is a unique chance to network, share insights and hear from leading voices shaping integrated neighbourhood working. Find out more 👇 https://www.nhsconfed.org/events/care-closer-home-conference-202626 Jan 2026 08:45 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdcu5cdqq22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m7mpjmwzjk2uAhead of today's Senedd debate on a petition to end corridor care in Wales, NHS leaders have highlighted the urgent need to address the root causes of ‘corridor care’ in hospitals - a consequence of system-wide challenges. Read the full press release 👇 https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/nhs-leaders-urge-action-tackle-root-causes-corridor-care10 Dec 2025 09:08 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7mpjmwzjk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m7kzow2xnk2uOur members in Wales convened with a cross-section leaders from England and Northern Ireland to discuss the question: What model will improve oral health for those most at risk and reduce failure demand across the system? Read the briefing on the agreed consensus: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/exploring-future-model-dentistry-and-oral-health-provision [contains quote post or other embedded content]09 Dec 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m7kzow2xnk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m762eanies26Read our response to the CMO's annual report report, which aligns with NHS leaders' calls for an urgent shift towards a prevention-first approach to improve declining healthy life expectancy and pressure on health and care services👇 https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/cmo-report-further-evidence-urgency-prioritise-prevention04 Dec 2025 13:12 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m762eanies26https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m5bigxptes25VACANCY: SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER Are you passionate about communications, public affairs, and making a difference to health and care across Wales? 👇 Application deadline: 17 November Interview date: 3 December https://welshnhsconfederation.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4001036?cid=208310 Nov 2025 11:12 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5bigxptes25https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m4pog6voxc2v📣 New guidance launch 📣 Ahead of #WelshConfed25, we have renewed our partnership with @abpi.bsky.social to launch a joint guidance that offers practical tools to help NHS and pharmaceutical organisations develop, implement and evaluate partnerships to improve patient outcomes. Links 👇03 Nov 2025 09:11 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4pog6voxc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m467cf74m22rTake a look at the breakfast sessions on offer at #WelshConfed25 🥐☕ With sessions from Mind Cymru, Health and Care Research Wales and PwC, there's something for everyone. Find out more 👇 www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25-Cymraeg27 Oct 2025 10:25 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m467cf74m22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m3wfaeaotk2bYesterday marked 2 weeks to go until #WelshConfed25! Last week, NHS leaders gathered at Cardiff City Stadium for the Ministerial Summit on Primary Care. We look forward to uniting cross-sector leaders at the stadium on Thursday 6 November for a day of shared learning, discussion and networking 🔗👇24 Oct 2025 07:50 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3wfaeaotk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m3rybakkd22jWant to know more about the landscape and context in Wales when it comes to population and public health in Wales? Get confused between the two? We've written two explainers 💡👇 Population health: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/what-population-health Public health: https://www.nhsconfed.org/publications/what-public-health22 Oct 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3rybakkd22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m3mndqtl7k2fWOW (Wales One World) Choir will be performing at this year's pre-conference dinner, on Wednesday 5 November. Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, WOW brings together people from across the world who are seeking sanctuary in Cardiff. Book your dinner place now: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed2520 Oct 2025 10:48 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m3mndqtl7k2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m35ukpib7c27🗣️Some way to go to find final Welsh Government budget solution We responded to the Welsh Government's outline Draft Budget 2026-27 💼 , which contains at least the same amount of funding as this year in real terms for each government department. Full response: https://www.nhsconfed.org/news/some-way-go-find-final-welsh-government-budget-solution-wales14 Oct 2025 13:47 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35ukpib7c27https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m35ifljyac27🚨 Hiring: Administration Support Officer 🚨 We're looking for someone experienced in providing admin support and liaising with senior leaders to support our director and wider team. 📅 Apply by: 27 Oct 🗓️ Interview: 12 Nov Apply now: https://welshnhsconfederation.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3984019?cid=208314 Oct 2025 10:10 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m35ifljyac27https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m2ttb22fds2yWe can't wait for our panel session on the Plenary stage at #WelshConfed25 Health is not an island: Making prevention everybody's business Chair: Pippa Britton OBE Cllr Andrew Morgan OBE Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE Lord Victor Adebowale CBE Matthew Brown More info: tinyurl.com/2fufd2pw https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25#:~:text=A%20shift%20to%20prevention%20is%20essential%20in%20helping%20people%20live%20longer%2C%20healthier%20lives.%20But%20preventable%20illness%20is%20on%20the%20rise%2C%20with%20a%20clear%20link%20between%20areas%20of%20deprivation%20and%20inequalities%20in%20health%20outcomes10 Oct 2025 13:57 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2ttb22fds2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m2blq7acns2kThere's lots going on behind the scenes to make hashtag#WelshConfed25 our best conference yet! Find out more 👇 ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25-Cymraeg03 Oct 2025 07:55 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2blq7acns2khttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3m24qf35xak2xNext week is #SASWeek25, celebrating the value of SAS (specialty, associate specialist, and specialist) doctor workforce. Secure your place at the specialist and wellbeing webinars, held in partnership between the BMA and NHS Employers, and keep an eye out for events in your NHS organisation 👀👇01 Oct 2025 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3m24qf35xak2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3lzntzlhu3d27Today = 6 weeks to go until #WelshConfed25! Anchored by ITV Wales’ Rob Osborne, the programme is packed with inspiring sessions on an array of important topics. 📅 Thursday 6 November 📍Cardiff City Stadium ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25-Cymraeg25 Sep 2025 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzntzlhu3d27https://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3lzftkizpng2t#WelshConfed25 speaker spotlight 🔎 As the political heat turns up in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles MS will be giving a keynote address on the Plenary stage. View the full programme: ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25-Cymraeg22 Sep 2025 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lzftkizpng2thttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3lyzwxz7gy22w📣 📣 PSA: The #WelshConfed25 programme is now LIVE! The programme is packed with inspiring sessions on an array of important topics. Take a look at what you can expect 👇 ENG: www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25 CYM: https://www.nhsconfed.org/WelshConfed25-Cymraeg17 Sep 2025 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyzwxz7gy22whttps://bsky.app/profile/welshnhsconfed.bsky.social/post/3lyxfzofenc2wThe Senedd Local Government and Housing Committee published a report on the role of local authorities in supporting hospital discharges 🏥 We engaged extensively with the committee's inquiry on behalf of NHS leaders in Wales, with our key calls featuring throughout the report. Read our response 👇16 Sep 2025 13:21 +0000at://did:plc:lp7xjjfo2i6wgdiglzbip65l/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyxfzofenc2w