Voice, influence and support to join up health and care
We are the membership organisation for the NHS hospital, mental health, community and ambulance services treating patients and service users in the NHS in England.
State of the Provider Sector 2025
This report outlines the findings of our annual State of the provider sector survey, providing a snapshot of the issues facing hospital, mental health, ambulance and community services across England.
Delivery and performance
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InsightsPublic Accounts Committee inquiry on the New Hospital Programme: submission from NHS Providers
12 Feb 2026This submission to the Public Accounts Committee outlines our view on the New Hospital Programme and the impact of continued delays.
Finance
Case studyWhy we need to focus on race
30 Jan 2026An article exploring our organisational decision to become an actively anti-racist organisation.
Race equality
InsightsPioneering the "third way" for NHS estates: a practical path from recovery to reinvention
23 Jan 2026In this blog, the Darwin Group's managing director Nick Dawe outlines the Third Way – a new approach to healthcare infrastructure.
Workforce
InsightsNHS Activity Tracker: January 2026
16 Jan 2026In this briefing, we analyse NHS England's monthly performance data across acute, ambulance, community and mental health sectors.
Delivery and performance
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NHS Digital Workforce statistics: December 2025
9 Jan 2026This briefing outlines the latest workforce statistics from NHS Digital, featuring workforce data, sickness absence rates, vacancy data, and NHS staff earnings estimates.
Workforce
Delivery and performance
InsightsAdvanced Foundation Trust Programme: guide for applicants consultation submission
9 Jan 2026In this joint consultation response with NHS Confederation on the eligibility and application process for AFTs and for holding IHO contracts, we highlight members' views on the proposals.
Governance
Integration
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 provider sector.
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