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
- Report

Partnerships in practice
13 Oct 2026
A report sharing the learning from an 18-month action research programme exploring how strategic services can work in partnership with community-led organisations to strengthen neighbourhood health.
Community
Cross-sector partnerships
Neighbourhood health
Primary care
Governance
- Insights

Strategic commissioning is misunderstood by NHS leaders
13 Oct 2026
Many ICB leaders believe NHS England doesn't fully understand the role of ICBs as strategic commissioners, writes Kathy McLean, ICB Network chair for the NHS Alliance.
Commissioning
Integration
Neighbourhood health
Leadership
- Insights

Health and care sector latest developments
13 Oct 2026
Latest developments affecting the health and care sector.
Delivery and performance
- Insights

Independent review into mental health conditions, ADHD and autism: what you need to know
12 Oct 2026
A breakdown of the key elements for members from the 607-page report published by the independent review of mental health conditions, ADHD and autism.
Mental health
Prevention
Primary care
Social care
Cross-sector partnerships

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 Fonagy review
9 Oct 2026
Rebecca Gray says Fonagy review offers much-needed clarity and hope
Mental health
- News
The NHS is just about holding up, but hard-fought gains cannot be taken for granted
8 Oct 2026
Sir Ciarán Devane responds to the latest NHS performance statistics.
Delivery and performance
Finance
- News
Hitting headline NHS target by the end of this parliament "is not going to happen"
8 Oct 2026
Matthew Hopkins responds to new analysis from the Health Foundation on NHS waiting times.
Delivery and performance
Finance
- News

Health leaders launch election asks to secure the future of the HSC system in Northern Ireland
7 Oct 2026
RESET for All | Action by All: NICON launches election calls on behalf of health and social care leaders in NI
Leadership
Improvement
Delivery and performance
Governance


