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
Parliamentary briefing: Lord’s Committee Stage of the Health Bill
28 Oct 2026
Analysis of key themes in the amendments tabled to the Bill ahead of the start of its Committee Stage.
Governance
NHS architecture
- Insights
Health and care sector latest developments
28 Oct 2026
Latest developments affecting the health and care sector.
Delivery and performance
- Insights
Budget 2026: what you need to know
28 Oct 2026
Our summary and analysis of the key elements of today's Budget announcements that impact health and care.
Finance
- Insights
Messaging pack: key messages for mental health providers
28 Oct 2026
This pack develops a shared narrative to support clear, consistent and evidence-led communications about mental health services.
Mental health
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 response to the decision to retain Healthwatch
28 Oct 2026
Sir Ciarán Devane responds to the government's announcement that Healthwatch England and local Healthwatch organisations will no longer be abolished.
NHS architecture
Regulation
- News
The NHS Alliance response to the chancellor's budget
28 Oct 2026
David Williams responds to the chancellor's budget.
Finance
- 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
